Environmental Compliance Specialist Consultant (Chuuk, FSM)

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist Consultant to provide technical oversight for housing, public building and infrastructure reconstruction activities in Chuuk. The consultant will ensure that all project actions comply with IOM environmental policies, donor requirements and national regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct environmental screening and risk assessments for project sites.
• Develop, implement and monitor environmental management instruments and mitigation measures.
• Carry out regular site inspections across Chuuk lagoon and outer islands.
• Support environmental reporting and documentation throughout the project cycle.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams, contractors and stakeholders on compliance matters.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Management or a related field.
• At least five years of professional experience in environmental compliance, preferably in Pacific or Micronesian contexts.
• Experience designing and establishing common‑property natural resource management systems.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, including remote islands.

Required skills

• Environmental screening and risk assessment.
• Environmental management plan development and monitoring.
• Site inspection and field verification.
• Environmental reporting and documentation.