Additional Requirements

• For BSC in Architecture, freshers could apply but experience will add value.
• For Diploma in Architecture a minimum of 4 years’ experience on architecture related works/projects of which 6 month experience on humanitarian Shelter & Settlement related activities/multi-purpose disaster shelter/ interior design/ architectural building design including program implementation.
• Substantial experience in designing, 3D modeling and architectural design, IEC materials development/revision, interior designing , design drawing preparation including different sides view.
• Entry level skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with local communities, partner staff and policy makers.
• Ability to work in partnership with local communities, government, and NGOs appropriately.
• Knowledge on local construction technologies, materials, pilot on innovations.
• Capable to support to organize training, meeting, workshops.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to read, analyze and assist to interpret administrative reports, technical procedures, or government regulations and policies.
• Ability to assist to write reports, and produce manuals and guidelines and disseminate to other stakeholders.
• Prepare different types of shelter design.
• An influential communicator, with written and verbal skills in English and Bangla (Preferred).
• Bangla typing and translation experience needs.
• Committed to work following organizational objectives, values, principles and policies.
• Have good knowledge on safeguarding related policies, GBV, Child protection policy and other relevant policy.
• Self-reliance and an ability to work in challenging and demanding environments.
• Awareness, sensitivity and understanding of cross-cultural issues particularly in representing a Catholic agency.
• Should be able to handle multiple tasks and manage priorities.
• Should be able to handle multiple tasks and manage priorities.
• Ability to travel extensively to working locations and willing to stay at field.
• Should be self-driven and positive to work in a team.
• Should have ‘can do’ attitude and able to handle multiple tasks managing priorities.
• Committed to work following organizational aims, values, principal and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment and offer innovative solutions.
• Strong representation abilities and facilitation skills.
• Proactive, creative, results-oriented, and service-oriented.
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities & Context

Reports to: Coordinator- Homes and Communities through Program Officer (Shelter & Settlements of H&C)

Department/ Sector: Program/ Disaster Management Consolidated

Job Nature: Temporary Project

Duration: 4 months (April 2024 to July 2024)

Work Station: Caritas Central Office, Dhaka

Age: Maximum 35 years (as on 29 February 2024)

• Caritas Bangladesh is seeking a qualified professional for the position of Junior Architect for the Homes and Communities Strategic Change Platform of Caritas Bangladesh. Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is a national and non-profit development organization operating in Bangladesh since 1967. It has its Central Office in Dhaka and eight Regional Offices in Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, and Sylhet. CB is implementing 91 on-going projects covering 201 focusing upazila on six main priorities i.e i) Social Welfare for Vulnerable Communities (SWVC), ii) Education and Child Development, iii) Nutrition and Health Education, iv) Disaster Management, v) Ecological Conservation and Food Security (ECFS), and vi) Development of Indigenous Peoples.

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