Civil Engineer Field Project Officer — Infrastructure Lead

General

Description of assignment title: Project Officer - Civil Engineer

Assignment country: Sudan

Duty stations: Khartoum

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 09/01/2026

Expected end date: 09/01/2027

Long-term benefits andallowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 10. Reducedinequalities

Host entity: IOM Sudan

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr
2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

• Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (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. The organization works in emergency situations, developing theresilience of all people on the move, and particularly those in situations of vulnerability, as well as building capacity withingovernments to manage all forms and impacts of mobility.
• The Organization is guided by the principles enshrined in the Charter 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 unique opportunity to help ensure that global volunteering truly reflects the 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, San Marino, Slovenia.
• The Sudan Integrated Social Sector Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (SISSIRP), funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), aims to improve the livelihoods and resilience of conflict-affected populations in Sudan through an integrated approach to the health, education and technical/vocational training(TVET), and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sectors. The project 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 Engineering Head 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 the Engineering 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 Engineer sand 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 and progress reports,…