VN-EC0021-2025-SPAI Senior Project Associate - Infrastructure

Quito

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Quito
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Infrastructure and Urban-Rural development
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date:

Job Description

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

Support documents
  • Please include CV  as attachments. 
  • Please include Motivational Letter as attachments.

Responsibilities

  1. Experience in coordination with local governmental authorities (municipal, cantonal, or parish), national institutions, and non-governmental organizations in the field of community infrastructure or social projects;
  2. Experience working with vulnerable communities, including migrant, refugee, and internally displaced populations, women, youth, or other groups in vulnerable situations;
  3. Experience in participatory design or application of community methodologies (CBP, Localise, CPTED, or similar) is desirable;
  4. Prior experience in social infrastructure projects, community facilities, or inclusive public spaces is mandatory;
  5. Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; 
  6. Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
  7. Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

 

Qualifications

Education
  • High school diploma with six years of relevant experience on architecture and/or civil engineering; or,
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Architecture, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
 
Experience
  • Experience in coordination with local governmental authorities (municipal, cantonal, or parish), national institutions, and non-governmental organizations in the field of community infrastructure or social projects;
  • Experience working with vulnerable communities, including migrant, refugee, and internally displaced populations, women, youth, or other groups in vulnerable situations;
  • Experience in participatory design or application of community methodologies (CBP, Localise, CPTED, or similar) is desirable;
  • Prior experience in social infrastructure projects, community facilities, or inclusive public spaces is mandatory;
  • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; 
  • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
Skills
  • Knowledge of architectural design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, or similar) and BIM (Building Information Modelling) tools;
  • Solid knowledge of the Ecuadorian Construction Standards (NEC - Norma Ecuatoriana de la Construcción) and current municipal building regulations;
  • Knowledge of universal accessibility regulations, inclusive design principles, and disability inclusion standards (NTE INEN);
  • Familiarity with climate-resilient architecture and seismic risk-informed design for the Ecuadorian context; 
  • Knowledge of protection standards and environmental safeguards in community infrastructure
  • Ability to incorporate gender-sensitive design principles in architectural projects;
  • Ability to apply participatory methodologies and inclusive community design;
  • Analytical capacity to interpret community needs and translate them into architectural solutions
Languages
  • For this position, fluency in Spanish is required (oral and written).
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.
 
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 (Level 2)
  • 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. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
  3. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-6
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
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