Consultant: Project Engineer (Shelter and Settlement) job at International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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Consultant: Project Engineer (Shelter and Settlement)
2026-03-04T08:24:18+00:00
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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FULL_TIME
Dadaab
kenya
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Science & Engineering, Construction, Social Services & Nonprofit, Engineering Services
KES
MONTH
2026-03-08T17:00:00+00:00
8

Tasks to be performed under this contract

  • Support in preparing technical specifications, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), drawings and design of different types of contextual shelter throughout the process from designing, tendering, procurement, installation and operation.
  • Carry out site supervision, ensuring that materials are used in accordance with the BoQ; keep records and coordinate with the logistics and procurement unit.
  • Ensure timely and adequate implementation of the Shelter and Settlements & Non-Food Items (NFIs) project activities in line with the program strategy and guidelines, targets and deadlines.
  • Roll-out of assessments, construction monitoring, and post distribution monitoring activities
  • Regular field visit to supervise work and NFI kit distribution at field level.
  • Provide training and technical support to the beneficiaries on shelter building and repairing work.
  • Undertake construction, Shelter and NFI materials quality checking, receiving and distribution management at field level.
  • Plan logistics, administration and coordination of meetings, workshops, seminars, trainings, and conferences relevant to Shelter and NFI at the local and national level, as well as other events.
  • Maintain a close relationship with DRS, UN agencies, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Draft and maintain project reports and records relevant to IOM’s Shelter, settlement and NFI programming, including research reports, individual beneficiaries files/ monitoring reports etc.
  • Support the WASH and Shelter officer in identifying and documenting good practices, beneficiary stories and lessons learnt from programming.
  • Undertake duty travel relating to the project activities, as required
  • Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Civil Engineering or environmental engineering, from an accredited academic institution with three years working in implementing Shelter, Settlement and NFI programmes in humanitarian crisis.

or

Diploma in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an Accredited academic institution with five years working in implementing Shelter, Settlement and NFI programmes in humanitarian crisis.

Experience

  • Experience in implementing Shelter activities including the construction and repair of shelter in camp and host community.
  • Experience in liaising with national, local governmental authorities and local leaders, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
  • Experience in working with migrants, undocumented refugees, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; and,
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, nongovernment or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
  • Experience in recovery and resilience projects would be an advantage.
  • Support in preparing technical specifications, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), drawings and design of different types of contextual shelter throughout the process from designing, tendering, procurement, installation and operation.
  • Carry out site supervision, ensuring that materials are used in accordance with the BoQ; keep records and coordinate with the logistics and procurement unit.
  • Ensure timely and adequate implementation of the Shelter and Settlements & Non-Food Items (NFIs) project activities in line with the program strategy and guidelines, targets and deadlines.
  • Roll-out of assessments, construction monitoring, and post distribution monitoring activities
  • Regular field visit to supervise work and NFI kit distribution at field level.
  • Provide training and technical support to the beneficiaries on shelter building and repairing work.
  • Undertake construction, Shelter and NFI materials quality checking, receiving and distribution management at field level.
  • Plan logistics, administration and coordination of meetings, workshops, seminars, trainings, and conferences relevant to Shelter and NFI at the local and national level, as well as other events.
  • Maintain a close relationship with DRS, UN agencies, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Draft and maintain project reports and records relevant to IOM’s Shelter, settlement and NFI programming, including research reports, individual beneficiaries files/ monitoring reports etc.
  • Support the WASH and Shelter officer in identifying and documenting good practices, beneficiary stories and lessons learnt from programming.
  • Undertake duty travel relating to the project activities, as required
  • Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Civil Engineering or environmental engineering, from an accredited academic institution with three years working in implementing Shelter, Settlement and NFI programmes in humanitarian crisis.
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an Accredited academic institution with five years working in implementing Shelter, Settlement and NFI programmes in humanitarian crisis.
  • Experience in implementing Shelter activities including the construction and repair of shelter in camp and host community.
  • Experience in liaising with national, local governmental authorities and local leaders, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
  • Experience in working with migrants, undocumented refugees, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; and,
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, nongovernment or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
  • Experience in recovery and resilience projects would be an advantage.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Consultant: Project Engineer (Shelter and Settlement)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Construction, Social Services & Nonprofit, Engineering Services]

Jobs at:
International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, March 8 2026

Duty Station:
Dadaab | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Tasks to be performed under this contract

  • Support in preparing technical specifications, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), drawings and design of different types of contextual shelter throughout the process from designing, tendering, procurement, installation and operation.
  • Carry out site supervision, ensuring that materials are used in accordance with the BoQ; keep records and coordinate with the logistics and procurement unit.
  • Ensure timely and adequate implementation of the Shelter and Settlements & Non-Food Items (NFIs) project activities in line with the program strategy and guidelines, targets and deadlines.
  • Roll-out of assessments, construction monitoring, and post distribution monitoring activities
  • Regular field visit to supervise work and NFI kit distribution at field level.
  • Provide training and technical support to the beneficiaries on shelter building and repairing work.
  • Undertake construction, Shelter and NFI materials quality checking, receiving and distribution management at field level.
  • Plan logistics, administration and coordination of meetings, workshops, seminars, trainings, and conferences relevant to Shelter and NFI at the local and national level, as well as other events.
  • Maintain a close relationship with DRS, UN agencies, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Draft and maintain project reports and records relevant to IOM’s Shelter, settlement and NFI programming, including research reports, individual beneficiaries files/ monitoring reports etc.
  • Support the WASH and Shelter officer in identifying and documenting good practices, beneficiary stories and lessons learnt from programming.
  • Undertake duty travel relating to the project activities, as required
  • Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Civil Engineering or environmental engineering, from an accredited academic institution with three years working in implementing Shelter, Settlement and NFI programmes in humanitarian crisis.

or

Diploma in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an Accredited academic institution with five years working in implementing Shelter, Settlement and NFI programmes in humanitarian crisis.

Experience

  • Experience in implementing Shelter activities including the construction and repair of shelter in camp and host community.
  • Experience in liaising with national, local governmental authorities and local leaders, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
  • Experience in working with migrants, undocumented refugees, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; and,
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, nongovernment or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
  • Experience in recovery and resilience projects would be an advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Consultant/ Contractual jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Sunday, March 8 2026
Duty Station: Dadaab | kenya
Posted: 04-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 04-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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