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UNUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Senior Architect Associate(m/w/x)

Genf
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Preparing and updating building plans with CAD software for a humanitarian organization, coordinating with maintenance teams. 4 years architectural design and building project delivery experience required. Focus on humanitarian infrastructure and workspace projects.

Requirements

  • 4 years relevant experience with High School Diploma or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
  • Architecture knowledge
  • Progressively responsible experience in architectural design and building project delivery
  • Experience in planning, design development, construction documentation
  • Coordination with engineers, contractors, regulatory authorities
  • Training and practical experience in ARCHICAD or AUTOCAD
  • Experience in Architecture in international administration
  • Experience in Facility Management
  • Engineering background
  • AD-Facility Management knowledge
  • IT-Computer Assisted Design Software (e.g. AutoCAD) knowledge
  • IT-Computer Literacy
  • Accountability
  • Communication skills
  • Organizational awareness
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Commitment to continuous learning
  • Client and result orientation
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Technological awareness
  • Analytical thinking
  • Planning and organizing skills
  • Experience in managing infrastructure and workspace design projects in international organization
  • Experience in supporting building management and facilities delivery
  • Multi-year hands-on experience in architecture within corporate office and/or international organization
  • Technical background or practical experience in engineering-related fields
  • Good technical skills
  • Good coordination skills
  • Success in aligning diverse teams, vendors, stakeholders
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Mandatory proficiency in English and French
  • Architecture certifications

Tasks

  • Prepare, update, and maintain building plans and designs.
  • Utilize CAD software for design and updates.
  • Ensure plans reflect staff changes and building improvements.
  • Coordinate and follow up on work schedules.
  • Liaise with maintenance teams, technicians, and external providers.
  • Ensure minimal disruption to staff.
  • Optimize resource utilization.
  • Receive and process individual workspace requests.
  • Gather requirements from Administrative Officers and unit leaders.
  • Prepare workspace options for supervisor review.
  • Obtain supervisor approval for options.
  • Circulate and explain plans to relevant staff.
  • Collect feedback on proposed arrangements.
  • Ensure consultations between building management and parties.
  • Keep Security informed of projects and changes.
  • Propose space optimization solutions.
  • Consider operational constraints for solutions.
  • Coordinate timely disposal of obsolete furniture and materials.
  • Ensure disposal complies with UNHCR regulations.
  • Identify potential service providers, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Maintain supplier information records.
  • Support implementation of infrastructure projects.
  • Perform technical tasks for facilities management.
  • Perform administrative tasks for workspace management.
  • Collect and compile cost information.
  • Assist in estimating financial requirements.
  • Support contract administration.
  • Verify invoices and confirm service delivery.
  • Ensure timely processing of payments.

Work Experience

  • 2 years

Education

  • High school diploma

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
  • FrenchBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • ARCHICAD
  • AUTOCAD
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