Architect (Retainer)

UNOPS Horn of Africa Multi-Country Office is recruiting for this position  through a Desk Review process- Architect - (Retainer) based in Port Sudan, Sudan with with travel to project sites

Under the overall supervision of the Infrastructure Team Leader, the  Architect shall perform duties including, but not limited to:

i) Technical Study and Design Development

• Revise the design and drawings of existing buildings and infrastructure for rehabilitation.
• Organize resources and lead the preparation of proposals for new projects, ensuring responsibility for the relevant preliminary design drawings and design documentation.
• Develop technical specifications and detailed BoQs (technical design documentation) for infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with all required resources, along with the UNOPS team, to prepare all necessary design documents for issuing the required design review certificate and relevant construction permits.

ii) Procurement

• Develop bidding documents for infrastructure-related projects in accordance with the UNOPS Procurement Manual.
• Support the procurement team in pre-bid meetings and provide necessary clarifications to bidders.
• Conduct technical and financial evaluations of contractors/suppliers as per the Procurement Manual.

iii) Supervision and Monitoring

• Share good environmental practices and controls during construction and mitigate environmental impacts of the works.
• Generate regular project reports in accordance with contractual agreements, maintaining updates and progress reports as required by UNOPS standard procedures.
• Actively engage in knowledge sharing and strive to improve professional skills.
• Maintain design and construction records and contribute to the production of “As Built” drawings and details.
• Review technical specifications and detailed BoQs for assigned projects.
• Maintain updates and progress reports as required by UNOPS standard procedures.
• Ensure the accurate maintenance of quality and completion documentation as outlined in the responsibilities above.

a. Education

• An advanced university degree (Master's) in Architecture, Engineering, or a relevant field is required.
• A first university degree (Bachelor's) in Architecture, Engineering, or a relevant field may be considered, provided it is accompanied by an additional 2 years of work experience.
• A Professional Registration License (e.g., Professional Architect - PAR) is required.

b. Work Experience

• At least two (2) years of experience (or more, depending on academic credentials) in architectural conceptual design, which includes the preparation of scheme and final architectural design drawings, graphics, presentation drawings, and specifications, is required.
• At least one (1) year of experience with AutoCAD is required. Knowledge of other CAD visualization software is an added advantage.
• Experience in proposal development is considered an advantage.

1. Contract type: Local Individual Contractual Agreement (LICA) - Retainer
2. Contract level: LICA-9 (ICS9)
3. Contract duration: One Year (not more than 180 days)

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• This is a local position and hence is open to Sudanese nationals only

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.