Manage the IOM South Sudan Infrastructure Support Unit and ensure support to program
managers and coordinators, the resource management unit and Senior management in all
aspects of infrastructure construction undertaken at the IOM South Sudan Country office (CO).
This includes the phases of planning, design, provision of BoQs (Bill of Quantities) and tender
documents, tendering, contract awarding, supervision of works, quality control, contract closing
and handover.
2. Oversee the technical components of all programs that require engineering capacity,
including the development and/or review of concept notes, proposals and budgets, ensuring that
mechanisms and modalities to be implemented are appropriate and in line with international
standards and best practices.
3. Coordinate the operational and administrative aspects, and backstop the financial and
budgetary aspects of all ongoing construction projects, including oversight responsibility of
project implementation, in coordination with the Resource Management and program units as
required. Ensure that all construction projects meet their intended scope, timeframe, quality and
budget. Notify in a timely manner of any change needed and take action for delays or
workarounds required for timely completion of activities.
4. Oversee and lead monitoring activities to assess the implementation of all construction
projects, remotely and through regular visits to the areas of operation, ensuring that the
engineers are properly monitoring and following up on construction projects.
5. Prepare and/or contribute to the development and dissemination of standard operating
procedures and guidelines for all engineering and construction works to ensure compliance with
local laws, and that standard design, structural calculations and construction practices are
followed across the CO.
6. Manage and/or ensure adequate contracts management with service providers. Oversee
change requests, close out procedures and progress/final payments to the contractors in
coordination with IOM administrative units including the Office of Legal Affairs (LEG).
7. Directly supervise IOM engineers and construction support staff. Coach and mentor the staff
under direct supervision.
8. In coordination with the relevant colleagues, ensure that all relevant permits and
authorizations are obtained from the local authorities and the donors to guarantee project
implementation and good relations with the local government.
9. Ensure the mainstreaming of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Accountability to Affected
Populations (AAP), Communicating with Communities (CwC) and other protection related

aspects in every phase of the implementation of the unit’s activities in close coordination with
the relevant colleagues.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Project Management or
Construction Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five
years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• International experience in project management of large-scale international engineering
projects, and post crisis humanitarian reconstruction and stabilization projects;
• Experience in managing public infrastructure and community-led infrastructure projects such
as schools, health centers, office buildings, road construction, irrigation projects, dams, water
systems, etc.;
• Experience working in South Sudan or similar protracted crisis-affected countries is an
advantage; and,
• Experience successfully managing large technical teams with multiple work streams.
Skills
• Skills and experience in overseeing large scale international construction projects in complex
contexts;
• Knowledge of civil engineering design and project management software, tools and skills is
required. Proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory;
• Demonstrated civil engineering design skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver under pressure;
• Demonstrated capacity strengthening skills and ability to provide on-the-job training; and,
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a
fast-paced and detail-oriented team environment.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be
fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic
is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.