Job Advertisement
Organization or Agency: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Position Title:Community Service Assistant (Engineering) Organizational Unit: Transition and Recovery Division
Duty Station: Al-Anbar ( Qai’m) -Iraq
Type of Contract: Sub-Contract to Stars Consultants and Management Development/ Daily
Grade: Ungraded
Duration of Appointment: Three (3) months, with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and funds availability
Closing Date: 8 October 2025
Reference Code: CFA2025/IRQ/153
Context/Reporting line:
Under the general guidance of the Senior Programme Coordinator, the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Transition and Recovery), the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO), and the direct supervision of the Team Leader in coordination with the Senior Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer and Infrastructure Coordinator, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:
Core Functions / Responsibilities
Infrastructure:
1. Support the unit in identifying infrastructure needs in the targeted communities through participating in the community’s assessment and planning meetings with stakeholders and coordinating with relevant local authorities, and conducting joint field visits with other relevant team members, as well as community structures, to assess the needs of the target communities.
2. Support the implementation process of rehabilitation projects through conducting frequent individual or joint field inspection visits (5 times a week).
3. Support contractors and provide necessary technical input to manage work as per the set standard and quality. Notify defects and give suggestions to avoid such issues at infrastructure sites.
4. Prepare the necessary work schedule in coordination with contractors, review it, and submit it to management.
5. Prepare bi-weekly progress reports, conduct meetings with contractors and other stakeholders, prepare meeting minutes, and record them as required by the program.
6. Support the contractor and the IOM QAQC team to maintain the expected quality of work.
Shelter rehabilitation:
7. Support assessing shelter rehabilitation needs for the targeted caseload, including. conduct surveys to identify damaged homes (CAT 1 to 4), evaluate quantities of debris to be removed, and prepare bill of quantities (BoQs) for demolition, debris removal, reconstruction, or rehabilitation, orienting beneficiaries about the legal agreement liability, and managing beneficiaries’ data.
8. Provide necessary instructions to shelter beneficiaries or shelter contractors for the commencement of work, including detailing the BoQ items and explaining the drawings for shelter construction, and monitoring the implementation of shelter construction activities.
9. Conduct inspection visits to shelter rehabilitation beneficiaries or shelter contractors to verify the progress, provide necessary technical input, draft progress reports, and compile supporting documents to initiate payment processes.
10. Verify the work done by the beneficiaries and recommend releasing payment installments as per the agreed BoQ and milestones defined.
11. Maintain and update the shelter progress report, milestones in IMS, and other online platforms as instructed by management.
Planning and reporting:
12. Support in monitoring bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly work plans.
13. Collect necessary data related to the project implementation (infrastructure and shelter) and keep records and prepare daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports as requested by the team leader.
14. When relevant, attend planning meetings with the technical and operations teams.
15. Support other projects with assessing the needs for hardware in EDF, assessing the equipment needed for cash for work activities, and supporting in identifying skilled/unskilled workers.
16. Discuss with the team leader, adopt necessary precautionary measures for the safety of workers, traffic management, and security of the community. Other:
17. Perform other duties assigned by the direct supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or any related field from an accredited academic university or institution with 3 years of relevant professional experience; or:
• Completed high school diploma degree with 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience and Skills:
• work experience in a related field, preferably with shelter programs implemented in Iraq.
• Previous working experience with any of the United Nations Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, or relevant government department is a distinct advantage.
• Good experience in building structure design with AutoCAD.
• Previous work experience in preparing estimates for demolition projects.
• Good experience in preparing BOQ and estimating costs for construction projects.
• Work experience in CFW and debris removal activities.
• Experience in communication and coordination with demining sectors.
Languages:
• Fluency in English, and Arabic is required.
• Working knowledge of any other language is an advantage.
Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
VALUES – All SOC staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
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.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators – Level 1
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 actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
How to apply:
While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:
https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20250929141950/ZRUsN0L84AatTJ5BQeKcqpSFz
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From: 29 September 2025 to: 8 October 2025
