UNESCO
Education • Non-profit • Social Impact
UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting international collaboration in the fields of education, culture, natural sciences, and social sciences. It works to foster peace, development, and sustainable practices through educational programs and cultural initiatives. UNESCO advocates for equal access to education and cultural preservation around the world, leveraging its partnerships with various entities, including governments and institutions, to achieve its goals.
1001 - 5000 employees
Founded 1945
📚 Education
🤝 Non-profit
🌍 Social Impact
Technical Consultant - Architect/Structural Engineer
Job not on LinkedIn
April 17
🗣️🇺🇦 Ukrainian Required
UNESCO
Education • Non-profit • Social Impact
UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting international collaboration in the fields of education, culture, natural sciences, and social sciences. It works to foster peace, development, and sustainable practices through educational programs and cultural initiatives. UNESCO advocates for equal access to education and cultural preservation around the world, leveraging its partnerships with various entities, including governments and institutions, to achieve its goals.
1001 - 5000 employees
Founded 1945
📚 Education
🤝 Non-profit
🌍 Social Impact
📋 Description
• The assignment is framed within the UNESCO projects “Emergency response for World Heritage and cultural property: damage assessment and protection” and “Preserving cultural heritage in Ukraine: Reinforcing monitoring, emergency response and preparedness at damaged cultural and natural heritage sites in Ukraine, including the World Heritage property ‘The Historic Centre of Odesa’”, funded by Japan. • The Consultant shall support the implementation of UNESCO’s interventions at the pre-identified pilot damaged cultural buildings including “The House of Scientists”, provide technical advice to prepare and finalize project documentation for urgent repair works at additional damaged cultural sites/buildings in Odesa, ensure the overall direct supervision of the design works to be performed within these projects and the implementation of the subsequent works at these sites. • Under the overall supervision of the Head of UNESCO Antenna in Ukraine, the Consultant shall perform the technical review of the project documentation, advise on the required procedures and agreements that UNESCO has to comply with in view of the implementation of the identified works (laws, letters, MoUs, etc.), as well as perform the overall direct supervision of the works performed within the projects, assist in the procurement procedures (bill of quantity, specifications, etc.), and advise and oversee the daily works at the concerned fieldworks in Odesa.
🎯 Requirements
• Advanced university degree (minimum master’s degree or equivalent) in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture or other relevant areas, with training in heritage conservation preferred. • A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in the field of architectural design and/or structural engineering, notably in repair, construction and/or rehabilitation of existing buildings; specific experience in undertaking such types of works on cultural heritage sites is preferred. • Experience in design implementation, monitoring, site supervision, and quality assurance. • Experience in the successful development and implementation of the reconstruction/rehabilitation/stabilization component of a national and/or regional construction project, preferably on cultural heritage. • Knowledge of project management processes and experience in planning and controlling project costs within the repair works, stabilization and reconstruction. • Understanding of national construction norms and standards, possibly including provisions for cultural heritage. • Ability to manage information objectively, accurately, and confidentially. • Flexibility and adaptability to work schedules and priorities according to workload, emergencies, and deadlines. • Ability to design, work and execute tasks independently with thoroughness, care, and method. • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team and in a multicultural environment. • Communication skills and ability to interact with recipients/clients and other project stakeholders. • Very good IT skills (AutoCAD or equivalent, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Intranet, Internet, etc.). • Analytical and problem-solving skills. • Systematic approach to planning and controlling costs and budgets. • Ability to work in a team and achieve common goals. • High level of responsibility and adherence to deadlines and standards. • Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of Ukrainian and good knowledge of English.
🏖️ Benefits
• Access to relevant project materials • Expert consultations • Feedback from UNESCO’s CLT team members and other key stakeholders
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