Position details

• Vacancy type: Consultancy
• Recruiting type: Consultant
• Contract type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
• Initial contract duration: 2 weeks
• Office or unit: Country Office - Sub Office
• Location: Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
• Application deadline: 2026-08-27T21:59:00+00:00

Context

IOM seeks to engage fourteen (14) Field Engineers in Chuuk as part of its reconstruction response to the impacts of Typhoon Sinlaku. Under the overall supervision of the Program Engineer in Chuuk, and overall supervision of the Construction Officer and the Head of Sub-Office in Chuuk, the Field Engineer Consultants will be responsible for supporting the implementation of reconstruction interventions across Chuuk, covering New Houses, Weno infrastructure and public buildings reconstruction. The Consultants will ensure that activities are carried out in accordance with approved technical standards, project specifications, and implementation plans, while providing regular monitoring and technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Beginning on 10 April 2026, 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. Under the READY project funded by the United States Government (USG), IOM seeks to support the reconstruction of Weno infrastructure and public buildings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Programme Management Team, including the Program Engineer, Construction Officer, and Head of Sub-Office, in the preparation of scopes of work, technical specifications, cost estimates, bills of quantities (BOQs), work schedules, and construction drawings for Weno infrastructure, public buildings, and housing reconstruction projects.

• Conduct site inspections and supervise reconstruction activities to ensure compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, work plans, and project timelines.

• Carry out damage assessments of affected structures, document findings, and prepare technical recommendations, design sketches, BOQs, and cost estimates for rehabilitation and reconstruction works.

• Monitor reconstruction activities throughout all project phases and provide technical oversight to ensure timely, efficient, and quality implementation of works.

• Prepare regular technical and progress reports, including updates on implementation progress, quality, expenditures, risks, challenges, and schedule performance.

• Support the coordination of reconstruction projects by working closely with contractors, suppliers, community representatives, government counterparts, and other stakeholders.

•  Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspections and verify that construction materials, workmanship, and completed works meet project requirements and applicable standards.

• Review contractor performance, identify implementation issues, and provide recommendations to address technical, operational, and schedule-related challenges.

• Support project completion activities, including final inspections, defect identification, handover processes, and preparation of completion and as-built documentation.

• Maintain accurate project records, including site reports, inspection reports, photographs, progress measurements, and other project documentation.

• Review and interpret engineering drawings and, where applicable, prepare or update technical drawings and as-built plans using AutoCAD or other relevant software.

• Ensure compliance with IOM policies and procedures, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), safeguarding, occupational health and safety requirements, and the promotion of a respectful working environment.

• Undertake duty travel throughout Chuuk State and other project locations as required.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Timely delivery and quality of technical outputs;

• Effective supervision and monitoring of reconstruction activities;

• Compliance of works with approved designs, specifications, and quality standards;

• Timely submission of progress and technical reports;

• Accuracy and completeness of project documentation;

•  Effective coordination with contractors, communities, and government counterparts;

• Successful completion and handover of assigned projects; and

• ·Adherence to IOM policies, procedures, and code of conduct requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience in practical construction or engineering field;

• Certification as a licensed professional Engineer is mandatory;

•  Certification as a licensed professional Quality Control/Quality Assurance Engineer is required.

Experience

•  Experience in the field of construction engineering and contract management;

•  Experience in design, planning and implementation of civil design projects

• Experience with working in remote, hardship and/or rustic locations for longer periods of time (1-2 weeks)

• ·Ability to tolerate traveling on short or long-distance boat travel (1-2 days travel) on small and medium-sized vessels

• Experience working with a non-governmental organization and/or international organization an advantage

• Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD;

• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards and best practices related to project

Travel required

• Travel is required project sites including Chuuk lagoon, and outer islands

Competencies 

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

  • Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

  • Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

     

    Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

  • Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

    • Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

    • Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

    • Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.