The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is the largest service provider in the United Nations system, working on behalf of UN departments, IFIs and Governments.
UNOPS has over the years developed a wide range of services able to provide rapid response in complex emergencies. These include initial humanitarian assistance together with complex logistics and procurement, applied baselines surveys and multi-sectoral assessments, as well as emergency preliminary assessments for the design of physical infrastructures for longer-term reconstruction or recovery.
UNOPS Haiti Operations Centre has been working in Haiti for 5 years providing project management, procurement and logistics services for the Haitian Government, other UN agencies and international organizations in communication, governance, and engineering expertise.
- Purpose and Scope of Assignment
Under the overall guidance of the Program Manager (PM), the Architect shall give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and coordinate any designs assigned and related documentation works. He/she is responsible for performing high quality design and documentation of projects which is carried out on time and or under budget. Projects may be in Port au Prince and or locations within the country.
Additionally, the position will render support to the Manager during the construction phase of projects. In this role the Design Architect would be responsible for coordination and shall ensure that all designs required for the day to day running of projects are delivered to site.
•Review existing designs •Produce designs for new and existing buildings •Liaise with other actors to ensure collaborative approach in Site Design. •Collate feedback and consultation/assessment reports. •Prepare architectural designs of buildings and community infrastructure within UNOPS projects. All work must comply with local and or international standards and codes as required. •Coordinate the works and submissions with all other disciplines; •Undertake site visits to evaluate works done •Prepare project schedules and other related documents required to competitively tender a project in the UN system. •Prepare timeline forecasts for projects design and or construction. •Prepare reports indicating timeline performance of the design and construction performance. •Coordinate staff and equipment resources in the field and offices in conjunction with the Manager. •Perform other duties as required
- Monitoring and Progress Controls
•Prepare project schedules and other related documents required to competitively tender a project in the UN system. •Prepare timeline forecasts for projects design and or construction.
•Prepare reports indicating timeline performance of the design and construction performance.
- Final Product
Ensure project design and construction quality is high observing all local and UN standards applicable and all relevant OH&S procedures are adhered to.
- Qualifications and Experience
a. Education
•A Master’s Degree in Architecture •A Bachelor’s degree in combination with relevant years of experience may be accepted in lieu of master’s degree. •Spoken and Written French is required. •English is an asset
b. Work Experience
•Minimum 5 years of experience in Architecture •At least 3 years of 5 years should be in coordination, planning and managing works in the building
c. Key Competencies
•Ability to consolidate information from different sources. Demonstrated skill in the formulation, design and evaluation framework. Understanding design, construction and financial management. •Flexibility and ability to quickly grasp complex structures; •Good team player attitude.
Kindly apply through gprs.unops.org
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