Overview and Functions of Post The UNESCO Office in Iraq is implementing the Phase III of the project Reviving Mosul and Basrah Old Cities. The aim of Phase III of the project is to create the right conditions for local stakeholders to take over the process of urban and cultural revitalization by supporting them to develop policy frameworks while building up capacities at each step of the process: decision makers, community representatives, academics, technical agents, and workers involved in the recovery of the Old Cities and the promotion of their cultural life.
The specific objective of Phase III is the creation of jobs in Mosul and Basrah driven by the endogenous reconstruction of the built heritage of the Old Cities and by a revived cultural life led by local stakeholders. Four project outputs articulate the activities of the project:
1. The increased ability of the Public and Private Sectors to engage and participate in the urban heritage recovery process of Mosul and Basrah.
2. The improved technical skills of the stakeholders involved in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Mosul and Basrah’s urban heritage.
3. The recovery of the Old Cities of Mosul and Basrah driven by the reconstruction and rehabilitation of heritage buildings and spaces.
4. A revived cultural life contributing to community engagement, social cohesion, awareness raising, income generation and job creation.
Long Description
The project will focus on youth employment, and building the capacity of the institutions and actors, public and private, involved in the rehabilitation and safeguard of cultural heritage assets.
UNESCO is seeking a highly qualified Architectural Draftsperson to join its team in Basrah. The ideal candidate will be an architect highly skilled in the representation of architectural projects.
Long Description
Main duties and responsibilities: Under the overall authority and supervision of the Head of Culture Unit/Programme Specialist, the Senior Project Officer, and direct supervision of the Senior Architecture Advisor and Basrah Team Leader, the incumbent will assist in the implementation of the technical components of the project in Basrah:
1. Capacity building – instruct architectural drafting workshops addressed to SBAH technicians and other professionals:
- Architectural representation of heritage buildings (2D)
- Representation of architectural assessments (structure and surfaces)
- Detailing
2. Support to Technical Assistance (TA) – (architectural rehabilitation/ adaptive reuse projects for heritage buildings):
- Architectural drawings for rehabilitation / reuse projects of heritage buildings in Basrah.
- Project detailing.
3. Provide support in coordinating and implementing activities undertaken in cooperation with the line government agencies involved in the project.
4. Contribute to the promotion and divulgation of UNESCO activities in Basrah.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C)
Required Qualifications Academic qualifications
• A Bachelor's degree in architecture is required.
• An advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in architecture is desirable.
Work experience
• At least 4 years of work experience in architecture and architectural representation is required.
• Experience in interventions in historical/ heritage/ vernacular buildings is desirable.
• Teaching experience at the university level in architectural representation is desirable.
• Previous Architectural experience in the Basrah area, and preferably in the Old City of Basrah is desirable.
• Previous experience with the UN and/or other international organizations is desirable.
Competencies and Skills
• Pedagogical approach to teaching and capacity building.
• Good working knowledge of professional Architectural Software and Office applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Demonstrated competence in the supervision of works, including the capacity to closely monitor technical and operational aspects.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid skills in analyzing and consolidating various sources of information and synthesizing the information effectively in architectural drawings.
Language requirement
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and Arabic is required.
• Knowledge of any other UN language (French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian) is desirable.
Interested candidates should click on
“Apply Now”, then download and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file,
insert extra pages with the following required information in English:
Technical Written proposal consisting of:
A. An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV), and a statement indicating how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the assignment.
B. Knowledge of designing technical skills and designing software programs.
C. The submission of a portfolio/ or link to access to portfolio of architectural drawings is
mandatory. The drawings in this portfolio will consist of 2D views of projects in PDF format: floor plans, sections, elevations, details, and eventually isometrics or axonometric views. The emphasis should be on the technical quality and legibility of the drawings.
