Architect Design Internship (Part- time), Tripoli, Libya, only for Libya Nationals

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Opportunity!

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Construction Engineer, the intern will support Libya Country Office in the Architectural Design needed and administration of project management work for construction and rehabilitation projects with the aim of supporting operations to accomplish the work in a timely manner.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

1. Make an assessment of the existing workspace availability and constraints vis-a-vis the needs within the UNICIF office.
2. Redesign UNICEF office spaces and rearrangement of seating based on prospective occupancy and office organogram in consultation with the head of operations and HR office.
3. Support Construction Engineer in Architectural Design needed for facilities and office arrangement.
4. Support operations in ensuring the timely submission of high-quality reports and updates.
5. Support the Construction Engineer in rehabilitation/construction projects for follow-up and completing the required documentation, especially in reviews and ensuring progress documentation is received and updated.
6. Ensure that all due diligence properly completed and check all close-out construction documents obtained.
7. Any other tasks requested by the Construction Engineer and head of Operation.

Internship Programme Requirements:

To be considered for an internship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. degree programme or have graduated within the past two years in architectural Engineering or another equivalent field.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Be proficient in English and Arabic languages
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and have no other relatives in the line of authority that the intern will report to.​​​​​​​
• Additional consideration will be given to any past experience and knowledge of Architectural Design programs.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3)Drive to achieve results for impact

(4)Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6)Thinks and acts strategically

(7)Works collaboratively with others.

[During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.