Asistente Técnico/a de Arquitectura
Organizational Context
UNOPS operates in Latin America and the Caribbean, delivering high-impact solutions for sustainable development, focusing on resilient infrastructure, public health, and institutional strengthening. The Central America Multi-Country Office (CEMCO) in Honduras manages operations in Honduras and El Salvador, partnering with governments and international stakeholders to support priority sectors like health, infrastructure, and water/sanitation, aligning interventions with national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Job Purpose
The Assistant Architecture Technician provides essential technical and administrative support to the infrastructure project management team, with a specific focus on architectural aspects and quality assurance, ensuring adherence to UNOPS standards. This role serves as the operational and technical backbone, meticulously managing all project elements, including documentation, quality control, logistics, and administration. By ensuring organized execution and alignment with organizational standards, the Assistant Architecture Technician plays a crucial role in the successful delivery of infrastructure projects, contributing to improved quality of life and inclusive growth within the region.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Architecture Technician provides technical and logistical support for infrastructure project management, ensuring compliance with UNOPS norms and procedures. Key duties include coordinating technical agendas, organizing site meetings, technical committees, and site visits. The role involves supporting the drafting, formatting, and consolidation of meeting minutes, agendas, and routine correspondence, maintaining organized project documentation and databases, and managing logistical requirements for technical team travel and site supervision. Responsibilities extend to researching and compiling reference materials for technical reports, assisting in data collection and analysis for project tracking, and supporting quality assurance throughout all project stages, including site activities, designs, as-built plans, and project closure. The technician also assists in developing project management tools, processing incoming technical correspondence, and collaborating with administrative, finance, and procurement departments. Additionally, the role supports technical formulation tasks, drawing and site surveys for improvement and construction projects, monitoring construction progress against schedules, and assisting with contract amendments and variations.
Work Experience
Required: 1 to 4 years of experience as a project drafter or providing technical assistance to architecture teams in developing plans or designs. Desirable: Experience in budget preparation and experience in the public sector.
Skills
Architectural Drawings, AutoCAD, Data Analysis, Organization Skills