Programme Officer - Construction (P) at IOM

Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering Design Review, Construction Supervision, Project Management, QA/QC Systems, HSE Standards, USG Compliance, Leadership, Team Management, Coordination, Reporting, Documentation, Communication

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: 1. Internal candidates 2. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Organizational Context and Scope On 10 April 2026, Super Typhoon Sinlaku impacted Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), bringing heavy torrential rains and damaging gusts that caused widespread destruction across Chuuk Lagoon and the outer islands. The storm’s slow movement prolonged exposure, resulting in extensive damage to housing, public infrastructure, agriculture, and critical services across several communities in Chuuk State. On 13 April 2026, the FSM declared a State of Emergency, allocated funds from the Disaster Assistance Emergency Fund (DAEF), and requested assistance from the United States Government (USG) for disaster relief and humanitarian support, in accordance with the COMPACT agreement. As the USG’s implementing partner, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) will support Chuuk with relief efforts and the reconstruction of public facilities and housing. IOM is therefore seeking a Programme Officer – Construction to oversee the reconstruction of public and community infrastructure through the reconsruction component of the COFA READY project. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Pohnpei, FSM, the Programme Officer – Construction will be responsible and accountable for providing technical oversight and managing the implementation of the reconstruction component funded by the USG, ensuring that all tasks are carried out effectively to achieve the project objectives.

Responsibilities

The Programme Officer will provide technical oversight and manage the implementation of the reconstruction component for public and community infrastructure. They are responsible for ensuring all tasks are carried out effectively to achieve project objectives funded by the USG.