AsiaCareersJob vacancies

Head of Design Team in Afghanistan

UNOPS stands for United Nations Office for Project Services

UNOPS stands for United Nations Office for Project Services which delivers projects and services to improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency for various sectors, including humanitarian, infrastructure, and development. The aim is to enhance the lives of individuals in Afghanistan, with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The mission of UNOPS AFCO is to exceed stakeholder expectations and improve the lives of those in need in Afghanistan.

What are the advantages that come with being employed at UNOPS:

  • Improving the lives of people in need through project delivery.
  • Having opportunities for professional growth and experience in various fields.
Job Details:

Job title: Head of Design Team

Unit: AR, AFCO, Afghanistan

Job Place: Afghanistan, Kabul

Deadline: Wednesday, 6 March 2024

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

  • A first level university degree (e.g. bachelor) in Civil Engineering is required (a master degree in a relevant field is an asset).

Work Experiences:

  • A minimum of 7 years of general experience with a Bachelor degree (or 5 years experience with a Masters degree), including and 5 years of relevant experience in Engineering Design is required.
  •  A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in managing design engineers or a design team is required.
  •  Experience with Civil 3D AutoCAD particularly for drafting of road/other design output is required.
  •  Previous work experience in liaising with UNOPS Infrastructure and Project Management Group (IPMG) is an asset.
  •  Previous work experience in review of project specification is an asset.
  •  Previous work experience in the design of LiW projects is an asset.
  •  Experience as peer reviewer for low risk project is an asset
  •  Previous experience working in a UNOPS project is an advantage.

Languages:

  • Proficiency in English, Dari and Pashto languages are required.

Key Responsibilities Career:

  • Technical advice regarding infrastructure design production.
  • Technical analysis of design documentation.
  • Technical guidance and review of pre-engagement infrastructure.
  • Application of professional judgment.

Deadline:

Wednesday, 6 March 2024

Apply Now

Related Articles

Back to top button