Project Assistant Structural Engineer at International Organization for Migration (IOM) - 2 Openings

International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental andnon-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for thebenefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Assistant Structural Engineer

Job I.D: 20055
Location: Maiduguri - Borno 
Contract type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 6 months
Grade: UG5

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Technical Service Assistant in the HHs to monitor and inspect the humanitarian hubs' facilities, documenting any deficiencies or issues and proposing solutions for improvement. Communicate findings to the Program Coordinator for necessary action.
• Coordinate the repair, maintenance, and installation of infrastructure, including both conventional and temporary installations, to ensure the functionality and safety of the facilities.
• Prepare technical documents such as Technical Drawings, Bill of Quantities (BOQs), and project implementation plans for all construction and facilities improvement projects.
• Conduct site inspections in collaboration with relevant units, UNDSS, and IOM security unit or partners as needed.
• Work closely with Procurement colleagues to ensure bidders understand the technical requirements of projects and conduct technical evaluations of all bids and quotations received.
• Monitor and supervise all construction and facility improvement projects, ensuring contractors adhere to agreed timelines, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records and conduct quality audits, ensuring drawings and records of actual quantities are kept up to date and any variations are documented correctly.
• Prepare weekly progress reports for all construction-related projects, providing updates on project status and milestones achieved.
• Conduct routine visits to field locations to assess the condition of hub facilities and oversee the practical implementation of construction and facility improvement projects.
• Perform any other duties as required to support the effective management and operation of humanitarian hub facilities.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Completed secondary education with at least five (5) years of relevant professional experience; or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical), Architecture or an equivalent with 2 years relevant working experience 

Experience:

• Technical background in construction
• Prior experience in setting up of Hubs and field-based staff accommodation
• The job requires the incumbent to show competency in teamwork, reliability under pressure, capacity to handle several tasks of varying priorities at the same time and careful observance of technical guidelines
• The staff will be expected to support the project in multiple locations as well as provide on-job support/training to the staff that will be deployed to these Hubs and Base Camps

Skills:

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of construction and engineering project support duties in humanitarian situation.
• Knowledge of compilation of technical reports.
• Knowledge of inputs to technical reports and project planning.
• Produces accurate statistics and relevant figures.

Application Closing Date
3rd April, 2026; 12:55 AM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online