Architect

The  Architect works closely with and under the supervision and direction of the Project Manager to ensure support for the efficient and effective implementation of the Project. While contributing to the planning, management, monitoring, and reporting of Project activities, the Architect is primarily responsible for ensuring quality delivery of work packages related to the development of technical documentation for the construction of judicial complexes in Podgorica and for conduct of infrastructure assessment of selected judiciary institutions.  

In performing her/his work, the Architect promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach, and works closely with the Support Services to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.  

The Architect will undertake the following activities/responsibilities:

• Provide specialised knowledge needed for the quality delivery of infrastructure related work packages and activities. 
• Develop terms of references (ToRs) related to infrastructure work packages and activities, including ToRs for the development and review of technical documentation and infrastructure assessment.
• Monitor and review progress and conduct quality checks of infrastructure related activities.
• Actively follow and contribute to the technical design development and review processes, ensuring alignment with project objectives and compliance with technical standards.
• Engage with infrastructure related stakeholders, including beneficiary institutions, Project experts/retainers, internal UNOPS entities, primarily design review committee.  
• Support the Project Manager in engaging with the Project's key stakeholders, including the donor,the Delegation of the European Union, and the Ministry of Justice.
• Establish and cultivate close cooperation with Support Services in support of procurement, finance, human resources, logistics, and administrative actions. 
• Participate in evaluation panels related to infrastructure activities. 
• Manage and or coordinate infrastructure related consultants and experts.   
• Provide inputs to the Project work plans, forecasts, procurement and other Project’s plans in parts related to infrastructure work packages. 
• Contribute to the development of the Project’s reports and analysis within the scope of the assignment. 
• Contribute to the identification and assessment of risks and implementation of mitigation measures in accordance with the Office/Project Risk Management Approach. 
• Contribute to the maintenance of the Project’s archive, with a focus on infrastructure work packages and activities. 
• Contribute to the identification and sharing of the Project’s lessons learned and the best practices. 
• Provide support to the Project’s communication and visibility activities.
• Produce meeting minutes and reports and contribute to the development of briefings and other Project documentation. 
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering is required.

• Five years of working experience in architectural and/or infrastructure projects is required.
• Experience with the conduct of infrastructure related studies or the development of technical documentation and designs would be an asset. 
• Experience in engagement with Governmental institutions, international organisations and donors would be an asset. 
• Experience with Government infrastructure projects, including with implementation of security standards would be an asset.

• Fluency in Montenegrin and English language is required

• A driving licence and the ability to travel independently is a requirement