JOB PURPOSE
WFP Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa has one National Engineer within Logistics and Engineering unit. The Engineer supports country offices and is also expected to carry out RBN specific tasks such as conducting oversights, guiding, and advising country offices, and reporting on projects as well as emergency preparedness.
We are seeking to fill the position of Architectural Intern based in the Logistics and Engineering Unit Unit of the Regional Bureau, Nairobi.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in the university and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies; currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree) from a recognized university; or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme within the last 6 months, preferably in Architecture (AAK and BORAQS accredited degree in Architecture)
Currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree) from a recognized university, undertaking the programme mentioned above, and have attended classes in the past 12 months,
Fluent in English (both oral and written) is a must; knowledge of a second UN language, preferably French, would be an asset.
Training and/or experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet, and other software packages. Proficiency in Excel and fair knowledge of pivot tables. Office 365 proficiency an added advantage
Experience in use of software such as AutoCAD/ArchiCAD or REVIT is required.
Experience in google suite applications will be an asset
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
What you will do:
Under the overall supervision and mentorship of the Engineer, The Architectural intern will;
Support in completion of emergency construction long-term agreements. (LTAs)
Assist in the preparation of generic drawings for most common small structures done by country offices.
Assist in the preparation of architectural concepts for some common structures in emergency response.
Assist in monthly reporting of country office projects.
Support in general construction projects management
Assist to Improve designs of most common small structures in Country offices.
Explore and assist with generating timely and creative solutions for design tasks within the functional parameters of a project, translating concepts and information into images.
TRAINING AND LEARNING COMPONENTS
Engineering module – Administration Essentials
OSH
Archibus
Environment and Sustainability.
Construction and Procurement
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP depending on the duty station of assignment (i.e. Nairobi).
WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
The internship duration is 8 months, full-time.
JOB PURPOSE
WFP Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa has one National Engineer within Logistics and Engineering unit. The Engineer supports country offices and is also expected to carry out RBN specific tasks such as conducting oversights, guiding, and advising country offices, and reporting on projects as well as emergency preparedness.
We are seeking to fill the position of Architectural Intern based in the Logistics and Engineering Unit Unit of the Regional Bureau, Nairobi.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in the university and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies; currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree) from a recognized university; or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme within the last 6 months, preferably in Architecture (AAK and BORAQS accredited degree in Architecture)
Currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree) from a recognized university, undertaking the programme mentioned above, and have attended classes in the past 12 months,
Fluent in English (both oral and written) is a must; knowledge of a second UN language, preferably French, would be an asset.
Training and/or experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet, and other software packages. Proficiency in Excel and fair knowledge of pivot tables. Office 365 proficiency an added advantage
Experience in use of software such as AutoCAD/ArchiCAD or REVIT is required.
Experience in google suite applications will be an asset
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
What you will do:
Under the overall supervision and mentorship of the Engineer, The Architectural intern will;
Support in completion of emergency construction long-term agreements. (LTAs)
Assist in the preparation of generic drawings for most common small structures done by country offices.
Assist in the preparation of architectural concepts for some common structures in emergency response.
Assist in monthly reporting of country office projects.
Support in general construction projects management
Assist to Improve designs of most common small structures in Country offices.
Explore and assist with generating timely and creative solutions for design tasks within the functional parameters of a project, translating concepts and information into images.
TRAINING AND LEARNING COMPONENTS
Engineering module – Administration Essentials
OSH
Archibus
Environment and Sustainability.
Construction and Procurement
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP depending on the duty station of assignment (i.e. Nairobi).
WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
The internship duration is 8 months, full-time.
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