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:

1. 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.

Skills

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

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local ICA Individual Con