Technical Assistant - CAD - Reopen, Grade 11
Local Work Rights Required
This employer does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the job location.
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Role Summary
Join UNRWA as a Technical Assistant (CAD) to support the production of architectural and engineering drawings aiding Palestine refugees.
About the Organisation
UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance.
UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Prepares, using the AutoCAD software, all drafting works necessary for the production of site surveys, schematic designs, concept designs, master plans, detailed architectural, structural, and electrical and mechanical drawings to ensure the continuous flow of operations.
Prepares 3-dimensional presentation drawings, diagrams, charts, and simple graphic works to be used in presentations as required in order to assist team members with their presentation needs.
Produces hard copies of the designs and plans to ensure that the supervisor checks and approves the work done.
Assists Division Heads in carrying out the daily operations to ensure the continuous flow of activities.
Produces drawings for the remodeling of existing buildings. Produces designs and detailed drawings for housing & shelters. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Working Conditions
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Amman, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Jordan, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded.
Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity.
Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system Inspira will be considered, and no late applications will be accepted. The Personal History Profile (PHP) should be completed with full work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All university degrees must also be stated where applicable. UNRWA personnel must ensure adding their contract type and grade level. For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under "Category" RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade. Given the large pool of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Applicants applying for positions for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered.
Providing incorrect or misleading information on an application form will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate.
Advertisements published in English will only accept applications in English, other language submissions including Arabic will not be considered.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post, when the need arises.
Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post.
NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.
The Agency disqualifies applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reasons of misconduct or of staff who separated while a misconduct process was pending.
UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated while an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and those individuals may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations.
UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: [https://www.unrwa.org](https://www.unrwa.org/)
- 2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service.
- 14 weeks of Maternity Leave.
- 2 weeks paternity leave.
- The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency's area of operations.
- The incumbent may be required to work outside normal duty hours and on call basis.
Requirements
- post-secondary diploma in civil, architectural or structural engineering
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates must have a post-secondary diploma in engineering and relevant work experience. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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