Career Opportunity at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Senior Regional Physical Planner will coordinate her/his work with the Head of the Regional Service Centre (RSC) in Nairobi and work in close consultation with the parent section at Headquarters, Geneva (Shelter and Settlement Section). She/he will closely coordinate her/his activities with other relevant specialist units in RSC.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Advanced university degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
• At least ten years of experience in a similar/related role, including five years in an international technical/managerial position.
• Sound knowledge of AutoCAD software and GIS.
• Good interpersonal and conflict management skills, ability to work in a multicultural environment and team player.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to lead a specialist team under tense emergency situations.
• Proficiency in written/oral English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the UN cluster approach. 
• Experience working with the UN system.
• Knowledge of other key relevant sectors including but not limited to Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Environement, Energy.
• Knowledge of other UN languages.