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Technical Assistant – CAD position at UNRWA, HQ Amman – apply your AutoCAD skills in designing site surveys and building plans.
Bring your 5+ years of CAD experience and contribute to vital refugee support projects.
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.
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.
Competencies
Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. - Creating and Innovating. - Applying Technical Expertise. - Relating and Networking. - Learning and Researching.
Education
Post-secondary diploma from an accredited institution in civil, architectural or structural engineering.
Job - Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
Five years of experience in AutoCAD drawing, drafting and graphic works and 3-dimensional applications is required Experience in engineering-related office equipment such as plotter, drawing photocopying machine and other relevant ones is required Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A “yes” answer doesn’t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. Do you have close relative(s) in UNRWA (mother, father, daughter, son, sister brother)? If yes, please provide full name(s) and relationship. It is highly recommended to respond to this question in order to assist us in further assessing your application. Please explain below. Is required
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Arabic UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II
Assessment
The candidates will sit for a technical test and a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment for 1 year, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need. Grade and Salary: Grade 11 Monthly basic salary JD 710.10. Other benefits: Other benefits include a monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable). Additional benefits: - 2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service. - 14 weeks of Maternity Leave. - 2 weeks paternity leave. 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. - 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. 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