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National Architect

Date Posted: Feb 26, 2024
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Job Detail

  • Location:
    Kabul - Afghanistan
  • Type:
    Contract
  • Shift:
    Rotating Days
  • Career Level:
    Entry Level Staff
  • Positions:
    1
  • Vacancy number:
    0224-03
  • Experience:
    5 Year
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Salary:
    As per Company salary scale
  • Degree:
    Bachelors
  • Apply Before:
    Mar 02, 2024

About Turquoise Mountain

About Turquoise Mountain:

The Turquoise Mountain Institute for Afghan Arts and Architecture (TMI) is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit vocational training institute established in 2006, providing high-quality training across four schools: calligraphy & miniature painting, woodworking, ceramics, and jewellery and gem cutting. The Institute is registered with the Afghan Technical and Vocational Education and Training Independent Authority- TVET-A and is also accredited with City & Guilds, a UK-based vocational training body. The Institute is funded by the Trust but is overseen by its own Board of Directors.

Job Description

Job Summary

The National Architect will be responsible for the site survey, sketch and drafting the site plan, working on the implementation stage of the drawing. Have ability for holding the professional training for the heritage renovation and conservation trainee. Ensuring that all aspects of the renovation and conservation of the project meet the required quality standards and specifications. Will develop and implement quality control processes and procedures, conduct inspections and tests, and collaborate with project stakeholders to address any quality-related issues.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Carry out initial surveys, assessment and documentation of heritage and other building projects
  • Produce restoration drawings and 3d models for all stages of the project, from initial concepts to final detail drawings
  • Carry out architectural research related to relevant projects
  • Assist with writing and illustrating a variety of documents for presenting building projects
  • Review and provide input to drawings produced by the engineering team
  • Develop and maintain drawing and documentation systems including for AutoCAD drawings, building standards, and other standards
  • Performing 2D and 3D drawings and modelling (Auto CAD, Sketch up and Revit)
  • Photograph and catalogue building work during all stages of projects
  • Assist with community engagement and meetings with stakeholders as needed
  • Support with overseeing on-site work and assist with any other tasks as directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture/engineering; masters preferred
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience with master’s degree; minimum 5 years’ experience with bachelor’s degree (Hertiage Experience is preferred).
  • Understanding of practical and technical aspects of design, construction, and restoration
  • Experience in traditional construction techniques and/or heritage conservation strongly preferred
  • Having knowledge of the Hertiage and Archaeological sites.
  • Demonstrated skills in architectural design, drafting and software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe/Photoshop)
  • Fluent in English and national languages.

Submission Guideline:

Candidates should submit their (1) CVs with Cover Letter and (2) portfolio of previous architecture work (max. 10mb) to: vacancy.af@turquoisemountain.org   by no later than 02 March 2024. In the subject line of the e-mail, please mention (0224-03 National Architect) only.

Kindly ensure the portfolio is PDF format and not larger that 10mb and combine CV and Cover Letter as one pdf document and avoid sending us certificates and other heavy sized documents.

Submission Email:

vacancy.af@turquoisemountain.org

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About Turquoise Mountain: The Turquoise Mountain Institute for Afghan Arts and Architecture (TMI) is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit vocational training institute established in 2006, providing high-quality training across f... Read More

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