Result of Service
• Assists in and carries out preliminary and detailed architectural design drawings for all Agency's projects in accordance with Agency's needs, policies, design criteria, technical instructions and standards, local and international codes of practice • Participates and attends in development, pre-design, pre-construction, meetings for each project as required • Provide design input, feedback, and support from master planning and concept design through construction documents • Develops 3D modeling and assist in preparing projects presentation/movies • Develops architectural details • Assists in and prepares cost estimates and tender documentation and reviews tenders. • Ensures project information is incorporated into project documents clearly and appropriately • Communicate to Lead Design Engineer on progress of assignments according to the established project schedule and workplan • Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Expected duration
The duration of the consultancy is 6 months. Remuneration for this consultancy will equivalent to Grade 13 1290.63 $ including the 8.33%
Duties and Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for assisting the Lead Architect Design Engineers and the Architect Design Engineers at Design section HQ Gaza to develop and document designs for a wide variety of high-performance Agency's projects, in all stages of Design, from Site Planning, Concept Design, and into Construction documents to maintain project schedule and design quality through all phases according to UNRWA’s policy and procedures. He/she will be a member of one of integrated design teams to create architecture that elevates the refugees experience through design, DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assists in and carries out preliminary and detailed architectural design drawings for all Agency's projects in accordance with Agency's needs, policies, design criteria, technical instructions and standards, local and international codes of practice • Participates and attends in development, pre-design, pre-construction, meetings for each project as required • Provide design input, feedback, and support from master planning and concept design through construction documents • Develops 3D modeling and assist in preparing projects presentation/movies • Develops architectural details • Assists in and prepares cost estimates and tender documentation and reviews tenders. • Ensures project information is incorporated into project documents clearly and appropriately • Communicate to Lead Design Engineer on progress of assignments according to the established project schedule and workplan • Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications/special skills
• A university degree from an accredited educational institution in Architecture Engineering. • Minimum of four years’ experience in design of architectural projects. Proficiency with design using AutoCAD software. • Good Command of spoken and written English • Proficiency in the use of computer modeling software such as Sketch-Up, rendering applications, Proficiency with Adobe products such as Sketch-up, photoshop Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite excellent rendering, visualization and graphic skills • Good ability in Adobe Suite and presentation graphics • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent research and organizational skills • Working knowledge of building codes and standards • Strong commitment to sustainable design. • Be able to stay focused on the task and fulfill deadlines • Experience in working remotely.
Languages
Good Command of spoken and written English
Additional Information
COMPETENCIES • Good communications skills. • Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks. • Highly motivated with the ability to work independently within a collaborative team • Creative and collaborative with a passion for designing and detailing
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
