Architect Team Leader - UNRWA - Lebanon

Location Nahr El-Bared Camp - North Lebanon Area
Type of Appointment Contractor
Deadline for Application 13 March 2013
Vacancy Announcement Number 988/2013
Department/Division North Management Unit

In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:

(A) Lead, coordinate and guide a small team of architects, assistant architects and a draftsperson in the preparation of preliminary architectural designs, drawings and all other necessary documents for a number of residential and commercial units comprising a block or a number of blocks comprising a package of Nahr El-Bared Camp;
(B) Prepare preliminary, developed and detailed design drawings and documents for the reconstruction of Nahr-El-Bared Camp or adjacent area, as appropriate, including production of the necessary computer aided drawings;
(C) Support the UNRWA team of support staff working within Nahr El-Bared Reconstruction Commission (NBRC) on the implementation of the participatory planning/design process with the community, based in the results of the property validation and deduction process, in particular to obtain the final signature of each family’s designated representative on the plans for their unit(s);
(D) Work on residential urban design, deriving maximum benefit from open spaces, ensuring consistency with an improved overall vision for the urban design/layout of the camp;
(E) Ensure on-site compliance with the designs approved by the families and subsequently the Government, through site inspections, assessment of construction work and reporting and, if directly designated as a Site-Project Architect, facilitate coordination between the Site Office and Design Section, prepare designs and drawings for any new elements required in their “site-project area”, update plans to remove discrepancies with reality, and improve future designs to increase the units’ functionality or reduce time/cost of their design and construction;
(F) Meet various counterparts in connection with the part(s) of the site/project under their responsibility, including the consultant engineer, the contractor, and the families, the latter in support of the NRBC team in dealing with families’ appeals about area or complaints about designs or other technical issues;
(G) Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the Head of Design.

- University degree (BA or BS) in Architecture.
- Minimum of Ten years’ relevant experience in architectural design. Formal training in computer aided design.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
i) Advanced degree in Architecture;
ii) Knowledge of the development, planning and architectural aspects of the Middle East and Lebanon to particular;
iii) Valid driving license.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Salary: Monthly salary (full package) USD $3,500.-
Contract Duration: One Year (Extendable depending on the availability & continuous need for the post).

EQUIVALENCY
Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.

As a member of the United Nations system, UNRWA maintains a close relatives’ policy. In this regard, if a candidate has a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter) who is already employed by the Agency, he/she can only be employed if the Agency is unable to find another suitable candidate.

UNRWA staff members with fixed term appointments may not be considered for any consultant/contractor position while in service. Candidates who are no longer employed by the Agency must have a minimum of 3 months break in service before they apply to any consultant/contract positions.

TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL TESTS REQUIRED:
Short-listed candidates will sit for one test:
- Written technical test (100%).
The top 05 scoring candidates in the written technical test given that none have scored less than 50%; will be invited to interview.

lebanonjobs@unrwa.org

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He is responsible for the office day-to-day management and coordination of all projects.

The Operations Managers main duty is to coordinate the different phases of the contract, design, tendering, and supervision of the interior design works according to the client / consultant specifications, budget, and deadlines.

info@rebeizassociates.com

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- Be the project primary representative on the construction team, responsible for monitoring construction progress and schedules, reviewing all materials submitted for client approval, reviewing and approving, with the High Line horticulture staff, all planting materials and methods.
- Be responsible for managing the Design Architect and working with the Architect of Record and project consultants on all aspects of the development of the tower.
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of experience in the fields of planning, architecture, landscape architecture or construction management.

mireille@mastermindscorp.com

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- Be an integral part of a team of design professionals to develop workable, creative, and long lasting design solutions for ACG’s projects
- Work with all stakeholders and team members in the layout, design and space planning of interior specifications for Company projects;
- Lead and participate in developing, coordinating & delivering Interior Design related tasks including: Space planning, Interior layout, furniture & fixture selection, fabric and finish selection, casework, mock-up, sample and mood boards, product pricing, as-built drawings, working drawings as well as specifications.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings
- Prepare and lead Interior Design presentations
- Validates plans against A&E drawings and as may be necessary to facilitate smooth and timely procuring or construction activities
- Perform regular site visits to ensure works are in line with design drawings
- Act as a mentor and be a resource in particular for coworkers with less seniority
- Ensure design documents are in line with Company expectations
- Assists in documentation of department processes and procedures

Skills
- Bachelor degree;
- Minimum of five (10) years of experience preferably with large complex projects;
- Good knowledge of Interior Design related trades
- Ability to interact with Clients and have solid interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English language
- Ability to prioritize and multiple task
- Have creative and visionary thinking;
- Rigorous work ethics;
- Deep understanding of current design trends, technology, materials and products;
- Understanding of applicable codes and universal design concepts.

hr@acg.ae

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- A minimum of 3 years experience in dealing with European Kitchen manufacturers
- Young male ,preferably single.

italeast@gmail.com

Business Developer - .PSLAB - Lebanon

Description
- Plan and oversee the expansion of the company's clients in new markets
- Targeted market research and generating new client contacts
- Identification of relevant projects / contacts and potential business opportunities in line with .PSLAB’s philosophy
- Contact clients to arrange for introductory meetings and company presentations
- Search for key players within a given market and increase the company's exposure
- Take an active role in the development of the company's strategic plans
- Follow up on the leads generated through the company's demand pull activities
- Maximize opportunities from incoming inquiries via face-to-face business development meetings
- Manage client relationships & expand the company's network
- Supervise the quality and value of the client database
- Engage in public relations, networking, exhibitions, trainings, self-development for the optimization of new leads
- Communication with different departments to clarify inquiry characteristics and plans of action

Requirements
- Graduate from a reputable university with a good business sense is a must
- Marketing, Business, and Communication backgrounds are a plus
- Strong written and verbal, interpersonal and technical communication skills are a must.
- Ability to present ideas clearly and firmly
- Presentable and apt to uphold the professional image of the company
- Persuasive skills and a well spoken character are crucial to the role
- Building trust and rapport with clients and maintaining contact
- Will have to demonstrate a track-record of winning repeat business and managing client relationships

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To manage the Architectural Department of a multi-discipline design office engaged in architectural and engineering design of major building projects, including residential, commercial, corporate, recreational, educational, health-care and mixed-use developments, from initial concept and preliminary design to final design and tender documentation level.

Reporting to the senior management, responsibilities will include:
- General management of the Architectural Department in relation to resources, staff assignments, technical standards, etc.
- Directing the activities of architectural design teams within the department to ensure the proper interpretation of project briefs and client requirements, development of designs and preparation of construction documentation.
- Ensuring that architectural design work is properly coordinated with the requirements of other design disciplines.
- Presenting architectural designs to appropriate regulatory authorities for approval.
- Ensuing the completeness and quality of the output of architectural design teams.
- Ensuring that work is prepared and completed in accordance with established project design schedules and budgets.
- Providing input to technical and financial proposals for prospective projects.

Requirements
- Suitable candidates will have a Bachelors degree in architecture and a minimum of 15 years experience since graduation, some of which should have been gained in the Middle East.
- A thorough knowledge of all aspects of the building design process, including in-depth knowledge of architectural construction materials and their application, as well as considerable experience in the
production of design documentation, including drawings and details, schedules and specifications is essential.
- The ability to effectively communicate ideas to other team members, as well as an understanding of the engineering requirements of projects and the coordination of these into the architectural design, are essential aspects of the position. Candidates must be conversant with international codes and standards for building design and be familiar with quality assurance/quality control procedures applicable to a design office.
- Self-motivation, a flexible approach and the ability to work within a multi-cultural environment are all qualities important to making a success of the position.

info@propelconsult.com