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Position Title: Consultant – Space Designer , Level C,Careers in Africa
Deadline For Applications: 03/31/2014
Date Of Issuance: 03/24/2014
Organizational Unit: UNEP/DCPI
Duty Station: Nairobi
Vacancy Announcement Number: NA-14-25
Remuneration:Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a
competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
United Nations Core Values : Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Responsibilities:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations
systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and
regional level.
Its mandate is to coordinate the
development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment
under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and
the international community for action. UNEP’s Division of Communications and
Public Information (DCPI) communicates UNEP’s core messages to stakeholders and
partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP
worldwide.
This post is located in UNEP/
DCPI at the Nairobi duty station.Responsibilities:The consultant/space designer
will be engaged to provide services in connection with the vision, design and
execution of branding the ‘environmental space’ on the UN compound in the lead
up to and during the first ever United Nations Environment Assembly (23-27 June
2014) and other off-campus areas in Nairobi, Kenya.
In close collaboration with UNEP
and in constant consultation with UNON, the consultant’s deliverables will
include: Briefings on event needs and client expectations, on-site recce to
establish site feasibility and considerations, concepts, drawings, detailing
and recommending materials based on the budget available.Under the supervision
of the Head of Special Events Unit and the guidance of the Division Director of
DCPI the consultant will:
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Conduct on site recce, evaluation and site feasibility study.
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Conduct meetings with all
relevant parties in UNEP and UNON to ensure that all proposals are within
defined parameters e.g. facilities management, construction provisions and prohibitions,
security, safety, etc.
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Explore and present conceptual
ideas for a cohesive, coherent and creative branding of the relevant off and on
campus spaces incorporating the visual identity elements of the event
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Present space planning studies
for the use of available spaces for the different planned activities, including
but not limited to different types and levels of exhibits
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On approval of concept/study,
develop same into finalised designs, material recommendations
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Develop and implement a planning
timeline from the commencement date to delivery of final approved drawings
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Ensure detailed and accurate
briefs are given to all 3rd party production contractors
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Coordinate the work of UNEP
contractors to ensure accurate and consistent execution of designs as approved
by UNEP through to full completion and dismantling post-event.
·
Ensure sustainability of material
specifications, construction process and a plan for material re-use post event.
Core Competencies:
Professionalism:
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Knowledge of space and site
design;
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Excellent coordination,
organization and planning skills, with the ability to work under pressure;
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Focus on impact and results;
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Conscientious and efficient in
meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
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Shows persistence when faced with
difficult problems or challenges;
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Demonstrates thoroughness and
looks for ways to improve and promote quality and applies feedback to improve
performance;
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Monitors own work to ensure
quality;
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Manages competing demands and
changes approach or methods to suit the situation.
Planning and Organizing:
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Ability to identify priority
activities and assignments, handle multiple activities and projects
concurrently and make necessary adjustments as required;
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Ability to foresee risks and
allow for contingencies when planning;
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Develops clear goals that are
consistent with agreed strategies;
·
Identifies priority activities
and assignments;
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Uses time efficiently;
·
Gathers and analyzes information
skillfully;
·
Develops alternative solutions
and is objective even when dealing with stressful situations.
Communication:
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Ability to express ideas clearly,
concisely and persuasively, including the ability to defend and explain
difficult issues;
·
Listens to others, correctly
interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
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Asks questions to clarify, and
exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
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Tailors language, tone, style and format to
match the audience;
·
Demonstrates openness in sharing
information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork:
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Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment
with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
·
Ability to lead and gain
assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavor; Gives and welcomes
feedback;
·
Contributes to building a
positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests;
·
Able to build morale and group
commitments to goals and objectives;
·
Supports everyone’s efforts to
succeed.
Qualifications
Education:
Advanced university degree
(Master’s degree or equivalent) in Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Arts,
Graphic Design.
A first level university degree
in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
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At least five (5) years of
progressively relevant experience in space/site design and management.
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Experience in the implementation
of communication and branding plan/strategy.
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Skills in management reporting
and general communications activities such as writing materials is desirable.
Languages:
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English and French are the
working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
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For the post advertised, fluency
in oral and written English is required (English preferably mother tongue).
·
Knowledge of another UN official
language is an advantage.
Other Desirable Skills:
Excellent computer skills
(Microsoft office, Internet, email) are required.
The United Nations shall place no
restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity
and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
(Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8).
The United Nations Secretariat is a Non-Smoking Environment. English and
French are the two official working languages of the United
Nations.UNEP,UNHABITAT and UNON do not charge a fee at any stage of the
recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies
claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment
of a fee please contact Recruitment@unon.orgOnly applications to specific VAs
will be considered, general applications should not be sent.
How to apply:
All applicants must indicate the following on their applications;
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Vacancy Notice Number
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Functional title of the post
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Attach an up-to-date CV, United
Nations P-11 form or United Nations
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Personal History Profile
Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of offline paper
applications cannot be acknowledged individually.
UN staff members must attach copies of their last two Performance Appraisal
System (PAS) evaluation & Fact Sheets to their applications.
Applications received after the deadline [closing date] will not be
considered.
There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the
process.
All applications should be submitted either by post, e-mail or fax.By Post:
The Chief,
Classification and Recruitment Section
Human Resources Management Service
United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)
P.O. Box 67578 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
By Email: mary.mbugua-kairo@unep.org
By Fax: (+254-20) 7624212
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be
accepted
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