Project Officer - Civil Engineer, Project Officer - Civil Engineer, Khartoum, Sudan

General

Description of assignment title: Project Officer - CivilEngineer

Assignment country: Sudan

Duty stations: Khartoum

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 09/01/2026

Expected end date: 09/01/2027Long-term benefits andallowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 10. Reducedinequalities

Host entity: IOM Sudan

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

• Established in 1951, the International Organization forMigration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization inthe field of migration and is committed to the principle thathumane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM ispart of the United Nations system, as a related organization.
• IOM supports migrants across the world, developing effectiveresponses to the shifting dynamics of migration and, as such, is akey source of advice on migration policy and practice. Theorganization works in emergency situations, developing theresilience of all people on the move, and particularly those insituations of vulnerability, as well as building capacity withingovernments to manage all forms and impacts of mobility.

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• The Organization is guided by the principles enshrined in theCharter of the United Nations, including upholding human rights forall. Respect for the rights, dignity and well-being of migrantsremains paramount.

Context:

• This assignment is part of a UNV-funded initiative designed tobring fresh, diverse talent into UN programmes from countries thatare currently unrepresented among UN Volunteers. It offers a uniqueopportunity to help ensure that global volunteering truly reflectsthe world we serve, while giving participating UN Volunteersmeaningful, hands-on experience with leading UN partners. As such,the initiative targets candidates from the following nationalities:Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, SanMarino, Slovenia.
• The Sudan Integrated Social Sector InfrastructureRehabilitation Project (SISSIRP), funded by the African DevelopmentBank (AfDB) and implemented by the International Organization forMigration (IOM), aims to improve the livelihoods and resilience ofconflict-affected populations in Sudan through an integratedapproach to the health, education and technical/vocational training(TVET), and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sectors. Theproject responds to the urgent needs arising from the ongoingconflict, which has led to the destruction of critical socialinfrastructure and displacement of millions.
• SISSIRP will be implemented across four target states —Aj Jazirah, River Nile, White Nile, and Sennar. The project coversapproximately 51 sites across 20 communities and is implementedover a 24-month period (November 2025 - October 2027). The projectfocuses on rehabilitating and equipping social infrastructure,restoring access to safe water and sanitation, and improvinghealthcare and TVET facilities.
• The Project Officer will report directly to the EngineeringHead under the overall supervision of the IOM Project Manager(SISSIRP) and coordinate closely with the engineering (civil andWASH), health, TVET, procurement, and environmental and social(E&S) teams, as well as field-based state engineers and areacoordinators.

Task description:

• Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of theEngineering Head or his/her designated mandated representative(s),the UN Volunteer will:
• 1. Support the supervision of construction and rehabilitationworks across the four target states to ensure compliance with IOMcontractual requirements, national standards, and building codes,in close coordination with state-based Civil & WASH Engineersand the QA/QC Engineer.
• 2. Assist in the preparation and review of technical designs,drawings, BOQs, and specifications, ensuring they are accurate,feasible, and aligned with project objectives.
• 3. Review technical documentation and calculations submitted bycontractors, providing technical inputs and recommendations tosupport quality assurance and avoid late-stage variations.
• 4. Contribute to the review of contractor submissions andprogress reports, supporting verification of works completedagainst agreed specifications, timelines, and qualitystandards.
• 5. Conduct regular site monitoring visits to track progress,identify issues, and propose corrective actions in coordinationwith the Engineering Head, QA/QC Engineer, and state-basedengineering and area coordination teams.
• 6. Review site visit and progress reports, highlightingimplementation status, risks, and compliance with contractual andtechnical requirements.
• 7. Support coordination with contractors and projectstakeholders, including participation in site meetings andfollow-up on agreed actions to ensure timely delivery.
• 8. Work closely with the Engineering Head and Project Managerto ensure effective documentation, reporting, and tracking ofprogress, contributing to timely decision-making and contractmanagement.
• 9. Act as a cross-sector coordination focal point forengineering matters, convening WASH, health, TVET, andenvironmental and social (E&S) colleagues to resolve site-levelimplementation issues, and maintaining a consolidatedimplementation issue log to support weekly tracking andescalation.
• 10. Support procurement and contract management for civilworks, including pre-award technical clarifications and contractorpre-qualification reviews; post-award verification of mobilization,insurance and performance bonds, and contractor work plans againstapproved BOQs; measurement verification, and processing ofvariation orders in line with IOM procedures.
• 11. Contribute engineering inputs to AfDB reportingrequirements, including Quarterly Progress Reports, BorrowerE&S Implementation Reports, and mid-term review preparations;coordinate the collection of geo-tagged site photographs andBOQ-versus-actuals reconciliation across the four states; andsupport the Information Management team in keeping engineering datacurrent on project dashboards and trackers.
• 12. Perform any other related duties as may be required by theEngineering Head or Project Manager to support the timely andquality delivery of project outputs.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 3 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a countryother than the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• 3 years

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, ConstructionManagement, or any relevant field.

Competencies and values:

• Values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotesindividual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity andinclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standardsand acts in a manner consistent with organizationalprinciples/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed,competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment inmeeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues ofimportance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe,respected and fairly treated.
• Core Competencies - behavioral indicators
• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration withinand across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in aservice-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented andcommitted to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn,share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for ownactions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and opencommunication. Explains complex matters in an informative,inspiring and motivational way.

Skills and experience:

• This Description of Assignment is part of a targeted UNVinitiative and is open exclusively to candidates with the followingnationalities: Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta,Monaco, San Marino, Slovenia.
• Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum professionalexperience requirements for a UN Volunteer 'Specialist' assignmentare still encouraged to apply; if selected, they may be recruitedunder the Conditions of Service applicable to UN Volunteer'Associate' assignments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting design review, BoQspreparation, and technical documentation for construction orrehabilitation projects.
• Basic knowledge of construction standards, building codes, andquality assurance practices.
• Experience in site supervision and contractor coordination,including monitoring progress against plans andspecifications.
• Proven ability to support project implementation tasks,including progress tracking, reporting, and coordination withcontractors and stakeholders.
• Experience preparing technical reports, site visit notes, andprogress updates.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of engineering and design software (e.g.AutoCAD or similar).
• Familiarity with basic data tracking or reporting tools.
• Willingness and ability to conduct regular field visits,including to remote or challenging environments.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multiculturalteam.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with humanitarian or early recovery programming,particularly in fragile or conflict-affected settingsdesirable.
• Experience working with contract management processes andsupporting procurement or tendering activities desirable.
• Knowledge of environmental and social safeguards (E&S)standards desirable.

Area(s) of expertise:

• Engineering, construction, Emergency preparedness, crisisresponse

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