Civil Engineer

Position: Civil Engineer Duty station: Bishkek or Osh, Kyrgyzstan 
Duration of consultancy: September 2025 – May 2026  

Nature of the consultancy

The nature of the consultancy is related to technical expertise and the oversight of repair works in the new premises of the Center for Employment Abroad (CEA) of the Ministry of Labour, Social Provision and Migration (MLSPM) of the Kyrgyz Republic in Osh city which will serve as the Pre-departure Orientation and Reintegration Center for Migrants in Osh (hereinafter the \"Center\").

The consultant will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all repair activities are executed in accordance with the design requirements, relevant codes and standards, and the client’s expectations for quality, safety, and timely completion.

Under the general supervision of the Head of Office of IOM Kyrgyzstan and the direct supervision of the Programnme Coordinator (project manager) and Construction Oversight and Coordination Expert, the consultant is responsible to participate in all relevant meetings for the technical assessment of site conditions, verification of existing structures, and identification of areas requiring special attention; conducting of the detailed technical assessment of the new premises of the Center for Employment Abroad (CEA) of the Ministry of Labour, Social Provision and Migration (MLSPM) in Osh city, design of the bills of quantities and monitoring that all repair works are performed to the highest standards of quality and safety; to ensure strict compliance with specifications, drawings, and applicable regulations, as well as for monitoring progress, identifying risks, and proposing solutions to emerging technical problems.

This activity is in line with the request of the CEA and the Concept of Migration Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2021-2030.

Project Context and Scope
In 2022 IOM started implementation of the regional ‘Labour Migration Programme – Central Asia’ funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) with an overall goal to assist the governments in Central Asia to enhance labour migration governance to better respond to employer and labour market needs while ensuring protection of migrant workers and enhancing development impacts in both countries of origin and destination.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Labour Migration Department - Labour Migration Programme - Central Asia (SDC), project code LM0479.

Deliverables

1. In coordination with IOM, MLSPM, CEA and Construction Oversight and Coordination Expert, identify the scope of renovation and equipping works required for adaptation of the premises into classrooms, training facilities, and office space, as well as development of the bill of quantities, technical specifications, drawings (if necessary), and schedule of repair works. Deliverable to be completed and reported to IOM by - 10 October 2025  (20%);
2. Review and analyze cost estimates, unit rates and quantities submitted by construction companies, ensuring compliance with the BoQ and alignment with market prices. Verify that the contractor’s proposed methodologies meet technical and safety requirements. Deliverbale to be completed and reported to IOM by – 10 December 2025 (20%);
3. Regular (weekly) on-site supervision of all repair activities to ensure conformity with specifications and requirements (inspection of materials, workmanship, and adherence to technical standards, review and approval of contractor’s work plans, monitoring of progress against approved schedules, identifying delays and recommending corrective actions, recording and certifying completed work, including photographic documentation, prompt reporting of any non-conformity, accidents, or incidents). Deliverable to be completed and reported to IOM by - 27 February 2026 (20%);
4. Support in commissioning and handover processes, including verification of as-built documentation and compilation of final supervision report, summarizing works carried out, compliance status, and outstanding issues, including recommendations for future maintenance. Deliverable to be completed and reported to IOM by  - 31 March 2026 (15%);
5. Post-repair monitoring. Deliverable to be completed and reported to IOM by – 10 May 2026 (25%).

   Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

   1. All relevant bill of quantities (BoQ), technical specifications, drawings (if necessary), and schedule of repair works developed, verified by Construction Oversight and Coordination Expert and submitted to and verified by IOM;
   2. Written report confirming that the BoQ submitted by the construction companies correspond to the requested services and works submitted to and verified by IOM;
   3. Certificate of Provisional Acceptance of the Works verified by the CEA and Construction Oversight and Coordination Expert submitted to and verified by IOM;
   4. Certificate of Final Acceptance of the Works verified by the CEA and Construction Oversight and Coordination Expert submitted to and verified by IOM;
   5. Post-repair monitoring report verified by the CEA and Construction Oversight and Coordination Expert submitted to and verified by IOM. 
       

      Education, Experience and/or skills required
      a. Education: 

      • University degree in civil engineering, construction, or related field; 
      • State Qualification Certification for Construction

        b.    Experience: At least 5 years of experience of working in construction site oversight and bill of quantities design, cost calculations, and design documentation in line with local legislation and construction norms. 
        c.    Competencies and Skills:

        • Good knowledge of the focus areas indicated in the TOR;
        • Familiarity with IOM’s mandate;
        • Good command of oral and written Russian and Kyrgyz. 

          d.    Personal Qualities and other requirements:

          • Good interpersonal skills, solid judgment/decision making, initiative and creativity;
          • Cultural and gender sensitivity.

            e.    Diversity: Adheres to the core values of the United Nations; in particular, is respectful of differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, etc.

            Travel required

            Travel will be required to Osh/Bishkek and will be covered by IOM.

            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.
   6. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
6. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
7. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.