Lead Architect

Under the overall supervision of the ETMCO Senior Portfolio Manager, the Lead Architect will perform duties including, but not limited to: 

i)  Technical Study and Design Development

ii)   Procurement 

iii)  Supervision and Monitoring

i)  Technical Study and Design Development

• Preparation/revision of design and drawings of new/existing buildings to be constructed/rehabilitated;

• Preparing  preliminary/detailed design drawings and relevant design documents;

• Organizing the necessary team resources and leading the preparation of proposals for new projects;

• Leading the team during the design concepts/presentations required to ensure timely, cost effective and quality delivery of work;

• Developing technical specifications and detailed BoQs/technical design documents for infrastructure projects;

• Coordinating with UNOPS Infra team the preparation for all required design documents to initiate the required design review process/certificate and the relevant construction permits;

• Leading, coordinating and supporting the design review and developing the necessary work drawings/documents, when required during the implementation of the project;

ii)   Procurement 

• Developing required technical bidding documents for Infrastructure related projects as per the UNOPS Procurement Manual;

• Supporting the procurement team  in the pre-bid meetings and providing the necessary clarifications to bidders;

• Conducting technical evaluations for the selection of contractors/suppliers as per the the Procurement Manual;

iii)  Supervision and Monitoring

• Advising on good project management and construction practices;

• Advising on good environmental practices during construction and mitigating environmental impacts of the works; 

• Generating regular project reports in accordance to the contractual agreements; 

• Preparing regular updates and progress reports as required by UNOPS standard procedures;

• Actively engaging in knowledge sharing and also improving one’s professional skills;

• Maintaining design and construction records and contributing to the production of “As Built” drawings and required design details;

• Checking technical specifications and detailed BoQs for assigned projects;

• Maintaining updates and progress reports as required by UNOPS standard procedures;

• Maintaining accurate, quality and completion documentation as identified in responsibilities above;

• Support in the implementation of Health, Safety, Social and Environmental measures at the project sites;

• Performing any other duties requested by the Head of Infra and/or Project Manager & Project Engineers.

1. Contract type: Local Individual Contractual Agreement (LICA)
2. Contract level: LICA-10 (ICS10)
3. Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

• 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.

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. 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.