Programme Officer (Infrastructure)

About the role

IOM's office in 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, directly to the Immigration and Border Governance Programme Manager, and coordinates with the MENA Regional Office and Headquarters. The role covers the technical coordination, management and oversight of assigned infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering and infrastructure projects, monitoring timelines, budgets and compliance with IOM regulations and technical standards.
• Supervise engineering staff, consultants and contractors, including 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.
• Monitor projects through remote follow-up and site visits, and coordinate contract administration, including payments, with Supply Chain and Finance.
• Contribute to infrastructure priorities, standards, quality assurance and project proposals, and liaise with government authorities and stakeholders.
• Advise on sustainability, accessibility for people with disabilities and gender considerations.

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 and with governmental authorities, UN agencies and donors.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written); working knowledge of Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish is an advantage.
• International recruits must be mobile; appointment is subject to medical, security and accreditation clearances.

Required skills

• Demonstrated technical knowledge of civil, electrical, mechanical engineering and construction management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and other engineering and project management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong leadership, coordination, organization and communication skills.