Assistant Architect Design, E

The Assistant Architect Design supports the development of preliminary and detailed architectural designs for various building projects including schools, health centers, shelters, and administrative buildings. The role involves preparing drawings, contributing to tender documents, incorporating green design elements, and liaising with construction teams to optimize designs during implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of preliminary and detailed architectural designs for building projects including schools, health centers, shelters, warehouses, administrative buildings, landscaping, open/playing/green areas, and rehousing projects in accordance with Agency needs, policies, design criteria, standards, and local and international codes of practice.
• Maintain and apply existing standard details of architectural works utilizing relevant software and prepare and review drawings prepared by Technical Assistants/CAD.
• Contribute to the preparation of tender documents, including particular specifications to cover special design needs; identify non-standard items to improve quality of implemented works and write relevant descriptions for inclusion in the Bill of Quantities (BoQs).
• Participate in searches for emerging models, technologies, and techniques to meet changing requirements and incorporate green elements in designs to satisfy environmental protection needs.
• Carry out special designs for alteration works of Agency premises, particularly architectural aspects and building system inspections, including remediation requirements.
• Liaise with construction and design teams on architectural design issues arising during construction to optimize designs and resolve implementation issues.
• Update all architectural design drawings to incorporate changes included in as-built drawings received from the fields to reflect ground conditions and involvements; maintain these drawings based on relevant Technical Instructions and Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A university degree from an accredited educational institution in Architecture Engineering.
• At least three years of relevant experience, including at least two years in designing public buildings and developmental projects.
• Experience with architectural design software and computer-aided design, such as AutoCAD and other software.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic (UN Level II).
• Knowledge on relevant "greening" approaches and protection needs is desirable.
• Understanding of the context of Palestine refugees and UNRWA operations is desirable.
• Candidates must specify current involvement in any outside activities including employment, consultancy, board membership, public speaking, teaching, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising, business ownership, or work for government/NGO/private company/charity/UNRWA partner/vendor.
• Candidates must confirm if they currently hold a contract of 1 year or more with UNRWA and if they have completed their mandatory probation period.
• Candidates must answer if they have previously been a recipient under the EVR or EVS Schemes.
• Candidates must specify if they are currently residing in the duty station and provide their current location.
• Only candidates residing in Jordan and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in Jordan at the time of application are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must provide complete and accurate information in the online e-recruitment system.
• Applicants must submit a cover letter/motivational statement for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H.
• Applicants must adhere to UNRWA's zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with UN values, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination.
• Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks including verification of academic credentials, employment history, and criminal record checks.
• UNRWA reserves the right to disqualify applicants on various grounds including misconduct, ineligibility, or failure to meet requirements.

Skills

• Architectural Design
• Public Building Design
• Developmental Project Design
• AutoCAD
• Computer-Aided Design
• Green building
• Preliminary Architectural Drawings
• Detailed Architectural Drawings
• Tender Document Preparation
• Construction Liaison
• Construction Project Planning
• English Language Proficiency
• Language Proficiency in Arabic

Languages

English, Arabic