National Project Officer – Construction Engineer

International Organization for Migration · Beirut

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

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal and internal-equivalent candidates as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

The the International Organization for Migration (IOM) office in Lebanon is responding to changing border management needs in a complex operational and humanitarian setting, particularly at land borders. Mixed migration flows and increased mobility influenced by regional dynamics highlight the need for enhanced operational capacity to ensure safe, orderly, and effective border operations. In this context, IOM Lebanon supports national border management authorities to strengthen border infrastructure and operational readiness. This includes interventions supporting the rehabilitation, upgrade or full reconstruction of key border crossing points across the country.

Under the overall supervision of the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Programme Manager, under the direct supervision of the Infrastructure Coordinator, the National Project Officer –
Construction Engineer will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination and implementation of the infrastructure projects under the IBG Programme.

IOM Lebanon is recruiting a National Project Officer – Construction Engineer to support stronger and more resilient border infrastructure in a complex humanitarian and operational environment. The role supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of rehabilitation, upgrade, and reconstruction projects at border crossing points. Key duties include conducting technical assessments and feasibility studies; producing structural designs, drawings, Bills of Quantities, and specifications; monitoring contractors and site works; and reporting on progress and quality compliance. The position works under the Infrastructure Coordinator and IBG Programme Manager. Fluency in Arabic and English are required, while French is desirable at a working level.

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