Senior Civil Engineer

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Established in 1951, 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 and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

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Nature of the consultancy: Supervising and monitoring construction and rehabilitation projects to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, budgets, and schedules. Key duties include conducting site inspections, certifying contractor works, reviewing and managing Bills of Quantities (BoQs), ensuring adherence to technical specifications and quality standards, and reporting progress and any deviations to the IOM Project Management Team.

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 health, education, and water sectors. The project responds to the urgent needs arising from the ongoing conflict, which has led to the destruction of critical social infrastructure and displacement of millions.
SISSIRP will be implemented across four target states — Aj Jazirah, River Nile, White Nile, and Sennar. The project focuses on rehabilitating and equipping social infrastructure, restoring access to clean water and sanitation, improving healthcare and education facilities.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

African Development Bank (AfDB)–funded Sudan Integrated Social Sector Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (SISSIRP). The consultant will report directly to the Lead Civil Engineer under the overall supervision of the IOM Program Manager and coordinate closely with the engineering and procurement teams in Khartoum as relevant.

Tasks to be performed under this contract

- Ensure that all works are conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement the construction company signed with IOM, national laws, and building codes.
- Develop detailed design plans for the refurbishment and maintenance, including architectural drawings, engineering calculations, and specifications for materials and finishes.
- Prepare, review, and seek approval of technical designs, (BOQs), and other project documentation to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
- Review contractor’s progress reports as a basis to measure progress and compliance to design specifications and standards (sanitation and safety) and for payment issuance;
- Conduct monitoring visits to assess progress of work and compliance with the schedule and agreement with IOM as well as identify and propose corrective actions if required on a monthly basis.
- Provide progress reports after each monitoring visits to the Project Manager with regards to progress, contractor compliance and adherence to contract specifications on a monthly basis.
- Ensure effective coordination with IOM Project Manager, to deliver regular reports according to the criteria specified, on time, and within budget to the best interests of IOM;
- Provide feedback on the relevant documents submitted by the contractor and allowing space for the IOM Project Manager to monitor at regular intervals to avoid any variations at the end of the process. In this context, the consultant engineer should work in collaboration with the IOM Project Manager to visit the contractor on side on a weekly basis to the work performed and give his/her input. The engineer consultant also needs to submit relevant calculations when required by IOM.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

- All relevant bill of quantities (BoQ), technical specifications, drawings (if necessary), and schedule of repair works developed, verified by the Project Officer and submitted to and verified by IOM
- Monthly progress reports submitted on time and approved by the Project Manager
- Written report confirming that the BoQ submitted by the construction companies correspond to the requested services and works submitted to and verified by IOM
- Certificate of Provisional Acceptance of the Works submitted to and verified by IOM
- Certificate of Final Acceptance of the Works submitted to and verified by IOM
- Post-repair monitoring report submitted to and verified by IOM as needed.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Master’s degree is an advantage.

- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in supervision of civil works, including preparation and review of BoQs, cost estimates, and design documentation in line with national standards and codes.
- Experience with international organizations, humanitarian, or development projects preferred.

- Excellent knowledge of construction materials, methods, and safety standards.
- Strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and MS Office tools.
- Familiarity with IOM procedures is an advantage.

-Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Responsibilities

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IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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