Lead Civil Engineer Consultant

Khartoum

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Khartoum
  • Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date:

Job Description

Project Context and Scope

The Sudan Integrated Social Sector Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (SISSIRP), funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), aims to improve the livelihoods and resilience of conflict-affected populations in Sudan through an integrated approach to health, education, and water sectors. The project responds to the urgent needs arising from the ongoing conflict, which has led to the destruction of critical social infrastructure and displacement of millions.

SISSIRP will be implemented across four target states — Aj Jazirah, River Nile, White Nile, and Sennar. The project focuses on rehabilitating and equipping social infrastructure, restoring access to clean water and sanitation, improving healthcare and education facilities.

The Lead Civil Engineer will ensure effective planning, coordination, and supervision of engineering interventions, guaranteeing technical soundness and compliance with the project’s quality, safety, and sustainability requirements.


 
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

African Development Bank (AfDB)–funded Sudan Integrated Social Sector Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (SISSIRP). The consultant will report directly to the the IOM Program Manager and coordinate closely with the engineering and procurement teams in Khartoum as relevant.

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract
 

  The Lead Civil Engineer will undertake the following duties:

  • Provide overall technical leadership for engineering activities across all project sites.
  • Review, validate, and approve all technical designs, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), drawings, engineering calculations, and material specifications submitted by Civil Engineer Consultants before submission to the Project Manager.
  • Ensure that all designs and construction activities comply with national building codes, safety standards, environmental safeguards, and AfDB/IOM requirements.
  • Lead on resolving complex structural and engineering challenges identified during design or implementation.
  • Conduct regular quality assurance visits to project sites and verify compliance with approved technical documentation.
  • Review and validate contractors’ progress reports, work certificates, and requests for payments to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Ensure that corrective actions identified by field engineers are timely, appropriate, and properly implemented.
  • Lead technical coordination meetings with engineers, procurement staff, and construction companies to address technical queries and harmonize approaches.
  • Mentor and build the capacity of Civil Engineer Consultants in quality assurance, reporting, and adherence to IOM and AfDB engineering standards.
  • Contribute to developing technical guidelines, tools, templates, and SOPs to improve engineering oversight and quality monitoring
 
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
 
  • Timely validation and approval of all designs, BoQs, technical drawings, and engineering documentation.
  • Monthly consolidated technical reports submitted on time and accepted by the Program Manager.
  • Evidence of consistent application of engineering standards by Civil Engineer Consultants under the Lead Engineer’s supervision.
  • Quality assurance findings indicate improved compliance and reduced technical non-conformities.
  • Timely certification and endorsement of contractor payment requests, provisional acceptance, and final acceptance documentation.
 

Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Master’s degree is an advantage.
Experience&Skills
  • Minimum of 6-8 years of progressively responsible experience in supervision of civil works, including preparation and review of BoQs, cost estimates, and design documentation in line with national standards and codes.
  • Experience in supervising and leading multi-site engineering teams.
  • Experience with international organizations, humanitarian, or development projects preferred.
  • Excellent knowledge of construction materials, methods, and safety standards.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and MS Office tools.
  • Familiarity with IOM procedures is an advantage.

 

Languages
  • Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
 
Travel required

Travel may be required for the project based on needs and follow IOM’s applicable procedures and security protocols.

Required Competencies
 
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
 
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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
  • 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.
Notes
  1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
  3. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
  4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
  5. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
  6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 11 months
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
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