ARCHITECT (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 224988
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Engineering
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : GENEVA
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Geneva
Date Posted : Jan 14, 2024
Deadline : Jan 23, 2024

Org. Setting and Reporting
This post is located in the Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP), United Nations Office at Geneva. The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Senior Architect/Head of Architecture.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

– Manages and coordinates contractor design activities and professional services.
– Reviews and comments on the drawings and specifications from the consultants/contractors at various stages to ensure compliance with the project objectives.
– Coordinates with stakeholders the impact of the works to comply with the business continuity objectives.
– Manages as part of the Strategic Heritage Plan team contracted services for the renovation and restoration works of the Palais des Nations in Geneva with respect to timeline schedules, key
deliverables, and budget.
– Supervises the analysis of user data and spatial requirements for the proposed planning, design, and construction strategies and provides expert opinion on their feasibility.
– Recommends solutions to design planning and renovation challenges.
– Assists in the procurement activities and pre-construction services for upcoming renovation and demolition works.
– Evaluates proposed solutions, taking into account such factors as user requirements, aesthetics, architectural integrity, sustainability, local regulations occupancy phasing, available space, and existing conditions.
– Keeps abreast of significant trends related to the development of improved planning, architectural, and engineering means and methods through relevant professional journals.
– Participates in the overall efforts of the team by studying the critical determinants relating to strategic planning, design, and renovation works.
– Makes sound recommendations for the resolution of problems in specialized areas as deemed necessary.
– Acts as a liaison between users and operators to ensure that proposed systems and spaces meet the operational and programmatic requirements of the Organization.
– Works collaboratively with the Programme Management Consultants and other UN substantive offices and stakeholders in assessing existing conditions and providing solutions to challenging issues.
– Contributes to the development of a risk management plan related to the overall strategic planning proposal.
– Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of Cafm (Archibus) and Revit design software. Knowledge of buildings and engineering, renovation and constructions projects. Ability to use BIM, Revit and Autocad. Proven ability to supervise technical teams. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING :Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in architecture or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job – Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in managing large-scale construction and renovation projects of which a minimum of five years with international construction projects is required.

At least two years of experience in heritage and patrimonial projects and in office space planning for thousand plus staff is required.

Experience in interior design and contract management (public or private sector) is required.

Experience with international organizations or construction management companies is desirable.

Experience in design coordination and synthesis on large scale programs is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable