Lead Architect – UNOPS

Administration, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Design, Project Management
Ethiopia
September 27, 2024
Permanent Full Time
Urgent
Application ends: October 10, 2024
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Job Description

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options. Explore what we offer: https://bit.ly/3fpqivR

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the ETMCO Senior Portfolio Manager, the Lead Architect will perform duties including, but not limited to:

i)  Technical Study and Design Development

  • Preparation/revision of design and drawings of new/existing buildings to be constructed/rehabilitated;
  • Preparing  preliminary/detailed design drawings and relevant design documents;
  • Organizing the necessary team resources and leading the preparation of proposals for new projects;
  • Leading the team during the design concepts/presentations required to ensure timely, cost effective and quality delivery of work;
  • Developing technical specifications and detailed bill of quantities/technical design documents for infrastructure projects;
  • Coordinating with UNOPS Infrastructure team the preparation for all required design documents to initiate the required design review process/certificate and the relevant construction permits;
  • Leading, coordinating and supporting the design review and developing the necessary work drawings/documents, when required during the implementation of the project;

ii)   Procurement

  • Developing required technical bidding documents for Infrastructure related projects as per the UNOPS Procurement Manual;
  • Supporting the procurement team  in the pre-bid meetings and providing the necessary clarifications to bidders;
  • Conducting technical evaluations for the selection of contractors/suppliers as per the the Procurement Manual;

iii)  Supervision and Monitoring

  • Advising on good project management and construction practices;
  • Advising on good environmental practices during construction and mitigating environmental impacts of the works;
  • Generating regular project reports in accordance to the contractual agreements;
  • Preparing regular updates and progress reports as required by UNOPS standard procedures;
  • Actively engaging in knowledge sharing and also improving one’s professional skills;
  • Maintaining design and construction records and contributing to the production of “As Built” drawings and required design details;

Education/Experience/Language requirements

a. Education

  • An advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) in Architecture, Engineering, or any other relevant field is required.
  • A first University Degree (Bachelor’s) in Architecture, Engineering, or any other relevant field may be considered with additional 2 years relevant work experience.
  • Professional Registration License (Professional Architect- PAR) is required (please attach when submitting application).

b. Work Experience

  • At least five (5)  years of experience with advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) in an architectural conceptual design that includes preparation of scheme and final architectural design drawings, Graphics and presentation drawings, and specification OR a First University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree)  with Seven (7) years of experience having the stated experience is required.
  • At least five (5) years of experience in AutoCAD is required.
  • Experience working on other CAD Visualization software is an added advantage.
  • At least three (3) years of experience in the supervision of civil engineering construction activities is required.
  • Experience in proposal development is  an advantage.

c. Language

  • Fluency in spoken, reading and writing English is required.
  • Knowledge of another UN Official language is an advantage.

Duty station: Mekele, Ethiopia.
Application period: 27-Sep-2024 to 10-Oct-2024.

This is a local position, and hence is open to Ethiopian nationals only.

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