Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. 

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
   

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Coordination Office for the North Pacific oversees regional operations and strategic initiatives across the North Pacific Islands, focusing on disaster resilience, infrastructure development, and humanitarian assistance. The office manages a range of programmes related to the construction, maintenance, and enhancement of critical infrastructure, including emergency response facilities, warehouses, and other community and public infrastructure. These programmes aim to strengthen local capacities, improve logistical efficiency, and ensure the sustainability and resilience of infrastructure systems in the face of natural hazards and impacts of natural disasters. The Head, Engineering Unit will be responsible and accountable for playing a key role in leading technical planning, design, and implementation of these infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet safety, sustainability, and operational standards.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Head, Engineering Unit will be responsible for the supervision of the IOM Micronesia Engineering Unit and overall coordination with the field engineering team for the implementation of infrastructure projects across the mission under United States Government (USG)-funded projects for both public infrastructure and housing reconstruction.