Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Engineer

Job Description

Project Context and Scope

IOM Ukraine implements multisectoral response programmes covering WASH, Shelter, and Housing to support conflict‑affected communities across the country. These interventions include:

• Rehabilitation and construction of water supply,  sanitation and heating systems;

• Repair, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of damaged shelters and residential buildings;

• Provision of shelter materials, emergency repairs, and winterization assistance;

• Housing assistance for vulnerable households, ensuring safety, habitability, and compliance with local engineering standards.

To ensure accountability, quality, and evidence‑based decision‑making, IOM seeks an M&E WASH, Shelter and Housing Engineer to develop – in close coordination with relevant technical teams - technical tools for activity monitoring of types of activities listed above, as well as train the MEAL team on how to apply these tools. The position will be based in Kyiv with frequent in‑country field travel.

The objective is to strengthen the monitoring and technical oversight of WASH, Shelter, and Housing interventions by:

• Ensuring adherence to engineering standards, safety requirements, and IOM technical guidelines;

• Monitoring implementation progress, quality, and performance of contractors and partners;

• Supporting MEAL processes through systematic data collection, verification, and analysis;

• Enhancing beneficiary accountability by identifying risks, gaps, and recommended corrective actions.

Accountability and Quality Control/ MEAL Unit

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract 

• Conduct site visits for WASH, Shelter, and Housing interventions to assess progress and technical quality.

• Design and refine technical monitoring tools, checklists, verification templates, and engineering assessment forms tailored for WASH, Shelter, and Housing sectors.

• Establish standardized monitoring approaches that integrate MEAL and engineering requirements.

• Review project technical documentation for monitoring purposes including approved drawings, BoQs, contractor bills, and material specifications to enable verification of quality and compliance.

• Verify that construction and rehabilitation works meet Ukrainian codes, relevant international standards, IOM standards, and donor requirements.

• Coordinate with shelter, WASH and housing unit and field meal staff to harmonize monitoring approaches.

• Support needs assessments, feasibility studies, and technical evaluations for new sites or activities.

• Identify risks, delays, quality issues, and propose mitigating actions to project teams.

• Deliver training sessions for MEAL staff, WASH/Shelter field teams, and implementing partners on how to monitor technical projects. Provide ongoing mentoring and coaching to strengthen internal capacity for engineering‑focused monitoring and accountability.)

• Prepare clear, evidence‑based monitoring reports summarizing progress, quality concerns, compliance findings, and recommended corrective actions.

• Provide technical support in construction management, construction engineering, civil or architectural design, and construction supervision, whenever feasible.

• Train the MEAL team conducting activity monitoring using the newly designed tools

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Timely submission of deliverables and monitoring products, including training to the MEAL team.

• Accuracy, clarity, and reliability of engineering verification data.

• Identified issues and recommendations lead to demonstrable improvements in implementation.

• Positive feedback from field teams and sector leads on technical support provided.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and/or skills required

• At least Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, WASH Engineering, Architecture, or related fields.

• Minimum 3–5 years of engineering experience in WASH and/or Shelter/Housing projects.

• Previous experience conducting technical assessments, supervision, or quality control.

• Experience with MEAL systems or project performance monitoring is an asset.

• Strong command of construction standards, WASH engineering practices, and shelter/housing rehabilitation norms.

• Ability to use monitoring tools, Kobo/ODK, GIS, and technical measurement methods.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Travel required

Frequent travel across Ukraine (subject to security clearance).

Languages

Fluency/working knowledge of English is an advantage.  

Fluency in Ukrainian is mandatory

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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 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

• 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

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. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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.

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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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