Architecture Engineer Senior Officer

CTG Overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

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Overview of Position

• Our client is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian & development projects around the world. Our clients mission is to help people build better lives & countries achieve sustainable development.
• Their areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management & human resources.

Role Objectives

Purpose & scope of assignment:

• The Architecture Engineer will contribute to the preparation of plans, specifications & estimates of costs for the project, Including detailed studies on specific items, conducting investigations, preparation of reports, inspection & construction contract administration.

Designs & constructions tasks:

• Assist in drafting the architectural plans & drawings of the rehabilitation work.
• Coordinate or attend project related meetings, such as pre bid, pre construction & project progress meetings.
• Assist in preparing & delivering the required documents in a professional way within specified working period(s).
• Assist in the adaptation plans for the health facilities.
• Support in providing technical support for interior architecture detailed project.
• Assist in the overall production of photographic & texts material contents of habitat III exhibition & venue branding.
• Supervision & monitoring of the civil works to be carried in the project.

Project supervising:

• Conduct site visits to the assigned health facilities to assess & identify rehabilitation needs & requirements for all buildings & departments of the targeted hospital & for all works & aspects such as civil works, WASH works, finishing works, furniture, etc.
• Assist in preparing the bill of quantities & specifications of all required works (architectural design, furniture, etc.) in Arabic & English, as requested.

Project Reporting

• This role reports to the line manager.

Key Competencies

• Bachelor´s degree in architectural engineering with 4 years of working experience in project assessment, design & management in rehabilitation projects & construction projects is required.
• Experience in rehabilitation & construction specifically in hospitals is preferred.
• Experience in the usage of computers & software packages (drawing software, structural software, office (MS Word, Excel, etc.) & advance knowledge of spreadsheet & database packages is required.
• Advance written & oral English & Arabic languages is required.
• Treats all individuals with respect, responds sensitively to differences & encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational & ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity & inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates & supports the development of others. Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs & inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners & always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds & maintains strong external relationships & is a competent partner for others.
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self & / or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities & takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change & flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences & modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data & courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions.
• Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation & creativity to problem solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise & open manner.
• Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings & needs of others. Actively listens & proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion & finding common ground.

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further Information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.