Senior Construction Associate (Shelter)

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Senior Construction Associate to support shelter construction and rehabilitation within the RE2CLID project in Malawi. The role focuses on technical assistance for planning, building, and improving shelters for displacement‑affected communities, aligning with humanitarian standards and government guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments, layout planning, and design of communal, transition and permanent shelters.
• Supervise construction activities to ensure compliance with Sphere standards and national regulations.
• Coordinate with the National Shelter Officer and other IOM units to integrate shelter solutions into broader disaster‑risk reduction strategies.
• Train local artisans on “Build Back Better” and safer construction techniques.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates and documentation for project monitoring.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in shelter site assessment, planning and construction.
• Proven experience designing and supervising shelters for internally displaced persons, adhering to Sphere standards.
• Experience working with migrants, refugees or other vulnerable groups in humanitarian settings.
• Previous work with international NGOs or UN agencies in a multicultural environment is an advantage.

Required skills

• Site assessment and construction planning.
• Shelter design and supervision.
• Training artisans in safe building techniques.