UN Development Programme
Organization: UNDP Saudi Arabia, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC).
VA No.: UNDP / VA24-015
Position Title: Urban Guides, Regulations and Codes Expert (International)
Duty Station: Makkah/Jeddah and remotely
Duration: Up to 100 days over 10 months with possibility for extension
Vacancy Date of Issue: 22 January 2024
Vacancy Closure Date: 5 February 2024
Starting Date: As soon as possible
This vacancy is announced by UNDP Saudi Arabia through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC). SOC is a sub-contractor for UNDP Saudi Arabia, assisting the programme in implementing their activities through HR and contract management of consultants working in their support.
To review the full Terms of Reference (ToR), Please click on the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ylzQruTbHTldPWN7K2AqtBzzdszz864_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104884024946145696197&rtpof=true&sd=true
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- MSc in a subject directly related to urban guides/regulations/codes.
- BSc architectural design or engineering.
Experiences:
- 15 minimum years of relevant work experience.
- Full proficiency in the subject matter of urban guides, regulations, codes at both city and area-specific levels.
- Production of soft or hard copy guides/regulations/standards.
- Ability to participate actively in meetings and/or workshops.
- General civil and construction design knowledge.
- Ability to understand, assess and if necessary, modify detailed urban, architectural, landscape plans, details and documents.
- Public realm planning and design skills.
- Embedding sustainability principles in urban guides, regulations and codes.
- AutoCAD skills.
Language:
- Full proficiency in the English is required. Ability to read/write/speak Arabic will be an advantage.
How to apply
- CV must be submitted online in PDF along with your Education Graduation Certificate. Link to Apply: https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20240122111836/JmB1Ho5WpFecLdkMbvyagh62T
- Use the English language only.
- Indicate all your job TOR.
- indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year)
- If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.
- Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
- By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.
Deadline: 5 Feb 2024