Programme Officer (Infrastructure)

About the role

IOM Lebanon supports national border management authorities in strengthening border infrastructure and operational readiness, including the rehabilitation, upgrade or reconstruction of key border crossing points. The Programme Officer (Infrastructure) reports to the Head of Programmes, under the direct supervision of the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Programme Manager, and coordinates technical aspects of assigned infrastructure projects within the IBG portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering and infrastructure projects, monitoring timelines, budget use and compliance with regulations, operational requirements and technical standards.
• Supervise engineering staff, consultants and contractors, and check safety, environmental standards and technical documentation.
• Provide technical guidance on the design, rehabilitation and construction of border facilities, public buildings and civil works.
• Review tender documents, including Bills of Quantities and multidisciplinary designs, for accuracy and compliance with codes and standards.
• Monitor projects through remote follow-up and site visits, and coordinate contract administration, including modifications, close-out and payments.
• Contribute to infrastructure priorities, standards, quality assurance and resource requirements, and to new project proposals.
• Liaise with government authorities, implementing entities and consultants, and take part in technical steering committees.
• Advise on sustainability, accessibility for people with disabilities and gender considerations in designs.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Project or Construction Management (or related field) with five years of relevant experience, or a university degree with seven years.
• Progressive experience managing and supervising large-scale international civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in contract management of construction works, including bid evaluation and contract administration.
• Experience with governmental authorities, UN agencies and donors; border infrastructure experience is a strong advantage.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written); working knowledge of Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish is an advantage.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).