National Project Officer – Construction Engineer

IOM, established in 1951, is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. It promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, saving lives and protecting people on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating pathways for regular migration.

The IOM office in Lebanon is seeking a National Project Officer – Construction Engineer to support the planning, coordination, and implementation of infrastructure projects under the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Programme.

Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of project activities related to the rehabilitation and construction of border infrastructure.
• Carry out technical assessments, feasibility studies, and collect data to incorporate disaster risk considerations into structural analysis.
• Prepare achievable and cost-effective structural designs, calculations, drawings, and details for diverse infrastructure.
• Draft Bills of Quantities (BoQs), specifications, operational and maintenance manuals, and contribute to bidding documentations.
• Assist in developing and adjusting detailed and achievable field-level workplans and activities.
• Identify implementation challenges and gaps and report them to the supervisor.
• Monitor construction and rehabilitation works at the field level through frequent site visits and liaison with contractors.
• Compile, summarize information, and highlight required follow-up actions of progress and accomplishment reports.
• Contribute to integrating sustainability principles, access for people with disability, and gender considerations into infrastructure design and implementation.
• Assist in the development and dissemination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for engineering and construction works.
• Participate in the preparation of project proposals, concept notes, and other planning documents.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field with two years of relevant professional experience; or Bachelor's degree with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Progressive professional experience in large-scale civil engineering and infrastructure development projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, rehabilitation, and construction of public infrastructure and institutional facilities.
• Experience working with governmental authorities, UN agencies, donors, and other stakeholders in a multi-partner environment.
• Experience in border infrastructure projects is a strong advantage.

Skills:

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work effectively with contractors and engineering/design firms.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, and construction management principles.
• Proficient use of AutoCad, Revite, and other relevant Engineering and Project Management software.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of the UN System, NGOs, and other international organisations/institutions.

Languages:

• Fluency in Arabic and English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of French is desirable.