Associate Architect- Retainer

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Qualifications
A Technical Diploma in Architectural design is required
A Master’s degree from a recognized university in Architecture, engineering, or a related field is preferable
Membership of the Lebanese Order of Engineers and Architects (Beirut or Tripoli) is an asset
Possession of Project Management Certificates is an asset
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Architectural design is required with a Technical Diploma, including at least 1 year dedicated to managing and implementing Architectural design aspects of projects
With a Bachelor’s degree, the required experience is reduced to 3 years, with at least 1 year focused on managing and implementing Architectural design aspects of projects
With a Master’s degree, the required experience is further reduced to 1 year, with at least 1 year focused on managing and implementing Architectural design aspects of projects
Experience in computer design software, particularly “AutoCAD” is required
Work Experience with an international organization and/or UN Agencies will be well regarded
AutoCAD 3D Certification
LEED Accreditation (LEED Green Associate or LEED AP)
BIM Certification (Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit Architecture)
Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD)
Languages
Fluency and communication skills in English and Arabic are required
Working knowledge of the French Language is an asset
Responsibilities
The Functions/duties/key Results Of The Assignment
The incumbent will operate under the direct supervision of Project Managers, Head of Programmes, Programme Management Advisor or their assignees, and in close coordination with the Programme and Partnerships teams, providing technical expertise in architectural design preparation, overseeing construction works, and supporting documentation tasks
Responsibilities include support in ensuring high-quality architectural design production, documentation, effectiveness, transparency, and integrity, as well as ensuring that site work complies with technical requirements, specifications, timelines, and budget constraints
The incumbent will utilize specialized architectural and design software and applications
Design and Documentation Support:
Conduct field assessments, generate mission reports, and provide technical recommendations for cost-effective designs and works
Participate in preparing proposals for new projects and contribute to preliminary planning and design documentation
Revise architectural and infrastructural designs of existing buildings for rehabilitation, ensuring alignment with applicable engineering codes
Support detailed drawing works for architectural designs and collaborate in coordinating structural, electrical, mechanical, and sanitation drawings
Support in preparing and checking technical specifications and detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for assigned projects
Ensure compliance with engineering codes by reviewing architectural drawings and specifications provided by technical teams or external consultants
Streamline standardization of technical specifications, drawing preparations, and administrative procedures for infrastructural projects
Support in implementing project management principles to ensure projects are delivered on time
Assist other technical teams in design-related tasks, including architectural detailing, materials selection, equipment specifications, and manpower planning
Produce regular project updates and progress reports, adhering to organizational standards and contractual agreements
Attend coordination meetings to ensure design alignment and project objectives
Works Execution Coordination Support:
Collaborate with project teams to plan, schedule, and develop integrated designs
Conduct site inspections and prepare detailed reports documenting progress, issues, and lessons learned, supplemented by photographic evidence
Monitor contract deliverables to ensure alignment with contract terms, international standards, and organizational requirements
Participate in system testing, commissioning, and final handover to beneficiaries, ensuring quality and compliance
Monitoring and Progress Controls:
Support in ensuring contractors’ compliance with set designs
Participate in coordinating and documenting meetings with contractors, technical supervisors, and other stakeholders, contributing to meeting minutes for construction-related discussions
Verify design documentation, including design briefs, reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications, for accuracy and compliance with international standards
Maintain high-quality AutoCAD drawings and organized records of site instructions, memos, and materials
Technical Review and Quality Assurance:
Support in preparing/reviewing comprehensive design documentation, including design briefs, reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and schedules in accordance with Beneficiary requirements and international standards
Assist in reviewing architectural design accuracy, suitability, and potential improvements, offering practical solutions where applicable
Support in ensuring all tasks meet applicable Quality Management Plan (QMP) and Quality Control (QC) standards
Produce/review high-quality AutoCAD drawings and maintain accurate site records for all memos, instructions, and materials
Administrative and Documentation Tasks:
Assist in archiving and managing architectural works design and engineering documentation related to road projects
Assist in scheduling and tracking related to road projects-related tasks, maintaining organized records and documentation
The incumbent may be assigned additional relevant tasks as necessary to support project objectives and organizational goals
Deliver delegated tasks by the supervisor on time and as per the required cost and quality parameters
Ensure that projects design and construction are prepared and performed with high quality, while observing the applicable local, international and UN standards and ensure adherence to relevant Health, Safety, Security and Environmental procedures and Protection against ****** Exploitation Abuse and Harassment- PSEAH measures are implemented throughout the project implementation, as per the country PSEAH action plan
Job description
Application period 17-Dec-2024 to 31-Dec-2024

Functional Responsibilities:

The Functions/duties/key Results Of The Assignment

The incumbent will operate under the direct supervision of Project Managers, Head of Programmes, Programme Management Advisor or their assignees, and in close coordination with the Programme and Partnerships teams, providing technical expertise in architectural design preparation, overseeing construction works, and supporting documentation tasks. Responsibilities include support in ensuring high-quality architectural design production, documentation, effectiveness, transparency, and integrity, as well as ensuring that site work complies with technical requirements, specifications, timelines, and budget constraints. The incumbent will utilize specialized architectural and design software and applications.

Primary Responsibilities Include:
• Design and Documentation Support:
• Conduct field assessments, generate mission reports, and provide technical recommendations for cost-effective designs and works.
• Participate in preparing proposals for new projects and contribute to preliminary planning and design documentation.
• Revise architectural and infrastructural designs of existing buildings for rehabilitation, ensuring alignment with applicable engineering codes.
• Support detailed drawing works for architectural designs and collaborate in coordinating structural, electrical, mechanical, and sanitation drawings.
• Support in preparing and checking technical specifications and detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with engineering codes by reviewing architectural drawings and specifications provided by technical teams or external consultants.
• Streamline standardization of technical specifications, drawing preparations, and administrative procedures for infrastructural projects.
• Support in implementing project management principles to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Assist other technical teams in design-related tasks, including architectural detailing, materials selection, equipment specifications, and manpower planning.
• Produce regular project updates and progress reports, adhering to organizational standards and contractual agreements.
• Attend coordination meetings to ensure design alignment and project objectives.
• Works Execution Coordination Support:
• Collaborate with project teams to plan, schedule, and develop integrated designs.
• Conduct site inspections and prepare detailed reports documenting progress, issues, and lessons learned, supplemented by photographic evidence.
• Monitor contract deliverables to ensure alignment with contract terms, international standards, and organizational requirements.
• Participate in system testing, commissioning, and final handover to beneficiaries, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Monitoring and Progress Controls:
• Support in ensuring contractors’ compliance with set designs.
• Participate in coordinating and documenting meetings with contractors, technical supervisors, and other stakeholders, contributing to meeting minutes for construction-related discussions.
• Verify design documentation, including design briefs, reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications, for accuracy and compliance with international standards.
• Maintain high-quality AutoCAD drawings and organized records of site instructions, memos, and materials
• Technical Review and Quality Assurance:
• Support in preparing/reviewing comprehensive design documentation, including design briefs, reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and schedules in accordance with Beneficiary requirements and international standards.
• Assist in reviewing architectural design accuracy, suitability, and potential improvements, offering practical solutions where applicable.
• Support in ensuring all tasks meet applicable Quality Management Plan (QMP) and Quality Control (QC) standards.
• Produce/review high-quality AutoCAD drawings and maintain accurate site records for all memos, instructions, and materials.
• Administrative and Documentation Tasks:
• Assist in archiving and managing architectural works design and engineering documentation related to road projects.
• Assist in scheduling and tracking related to road projects-related tasks, maintaining organized records and documentation.
• The incumbent may be assigned additional relevant tasks as necessary to support project objectives and organizational goals.

Final Product

Deliver delegated tasks by the supervisor on time and as per the required cost and quality parameters. Ensure that projects design and construction are prepared and performed with high quality, while observing the applicable local, international and UN standards and ensure adherence to relevant Health, Safety, Security and Environmental procedures and Protection against ****** Exploitation Abuse and Harassment- PSEAH measures are implemented throughout the project implementation, as per the country PSEAH action plan

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education
• A Technical Diploma in Architectural design is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Architecture, engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
• A Master’s degree from a recognized university in Architecture, engineering, or a related field is preferable.
• Membership of the Lebanese Order of Engineers and Architects (Beirut or Tripoli) is an asset.
• Possession of Project Management Certificates is an asset.

Work Experience
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Architectural design is required with a Technical Diploma, including at least 1 year dedicated to managing and implementing Architectural design aspects of projects.
• With a Bachelor’s degree, the required experience is reduced to 3 years, with at least 1 year focused on managing and implementing Architectural design aspects of projects.
• With a Master’s degree, the required experience is further reduced to 1 year, with at least 1 year focused on managing and implementing Architectural design aspects of projects.
• Experience in computer design software, particularly “AutoCAD” is required.
• Demonstrated computer ability in using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Experience in computer scheduling software, particularly Primavera and/or MS Projects is highly desirable.
• Work Experience with an international organization and/or UN Agencies will be well regarded.

Certifications (Desirable)

The below certificates are highly desirable:
• AutoCAD 3D Certification.
• LEED Accreditation (LEED Green Associate or LEED AP).
• BIM Certification (Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit Architecture).
• Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD).

Languages
• Fluency and communication skills in English and Arabic are required.
• Working knowledge of the French Language is an asset

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