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Haiti Reconstruction - Volunteer Architect 

 

Article 25 is an NGO team of construction professionals designing and constructing built solutions in post-disaster and post-war locations throughout the world. Projects include:

  • Conservation based masterplanning in the Gola Forest, Eastern Sierra Leone.
  • Prototype Child Friendly School for Sierra Leone.
  • Centre for street children, Maputo, Mozambique.
  • Child soldier retraining centre, Northern Uganda.

 

ROLE

  • Excellent opportunity for architects to join our London design team working on our school-building projects throughout Haiti.
  • Demanding brief working within strong environmental, social and design agendas.
  • Developing sustainable structures using local materials, knowledge of vernacular design and climate responsive design.
  • Particularly challenging post-disaster environment.
  • Engagement with the challenges of the local environment and culture.  

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Significant experience in Job Running, leading a small design team.
  • Strong Design Skills.
  • Qualified Architects with 3+ years work experience.
  • Excellent communication and personal skills.
  • Knowledge of French and Creole advantageous.

 

INFORMATION

  • Start date: March 2010.
  • Duration: 6 month, 12 month durations available, with possible extension. 
  • Terms: these are voluntary, full time positions in the London office.

 

CONTACT

  • Submit a CV, covering letter and examples of relevant work to Alick Macleod at Article 25.
  • Deadline 9am, Monday 8th March.

 

Papua New Guinea - Volunteer Architect

 

Article 25 is an NGO team of construction professionals designing built solutions in post-disaster and post-war locations throughout the world. Projects include:

  • Conservation based masterplanning in the Gola Forest, Eastern Sierra Leone.
  • Prototype Child Friendly School for Sierra Leone.
  • Centre for street children, Maputo, Mozambique.
  • Child soldier retraining centre, Northern Uganda.

 

ROLE

  • Excellent opportunity for architects to join our London design team working on an exciting school project in Papua New Guinea.
  • Demanding brief working within strong environmental social and design agendas.
  • Developing sustainable structures using local materials, knowledge of vernacular design and climate responsive design.
  • Particularly exciting and challenging cultural environment.
  • Engagement with the challenges of the local environment and culture.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Significant experience in Job Running combined with strong Design Skills.
  • Qualified Architects with 3+ years work experience.
  • Excellent communication and personal skills.

 

INFORMATION

  • Start date: March/April 2010.
  • Duration: 6 - 9 months, with possible extension.
  • Terms: This is a voluntary, full time position in the London office.
  • A field visit to Papua New Guinea in May will be required.
  • The successful applicant must be able to participate in the field visit and complete the project's design in the London office.
  • Potential opportunity to supervise construction of the school on site in Papua New Guinea.

 

CONTACT

  • Submit a CV, covering letter and examples of relevant work to Alick Macleod at Article 25.
  • Telephone: +44 (0)020 7375 0144
  • Deadline 9 am, Monday 1st March.

 

Haiti - Community Infrastructure Specialist

ROLE

  • Participate in a UN-led technical assessment of damage, loss and needs with respect to community infrastructure following the recent earthquake in Haiti.
  • Advise on recovery and reconstruction, including risk reduction methods, as part of the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (a document to inform government and UN planning).

REQUIREMENTS

  • Qualified architects / civil engineers.
  • Minimum 10 years experience in project management and coordination of large scale humanitarian operations.
  • Proven ability to prepare sound construction specifications.
  • Excellent communication and personal skills.
  • Fluent in English and French.
  • Experience in Haiti preferred.
  • Knowledge of UN regulations and policies an asset.

 

Information

  • Start date: Immediate.
  • Duration: 4 – 6 weeks.
  • Terms: Negotiable, on site in Haiti.

 

Contact

 

Volunteer: STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

  • Fantastic opportunity for a structural engineer or engineering consultancy to contribute professional expertise to our exciting projects throughout Africa.
  • Exciting brief working within strong environmental, social and design agendas.
  • Developing sustainable structures using local materials, knowledge of vernacular design and climate responsive design.
  • Particularly exciting and challenging cultural environments.
  • Engagement with the challenges of the respective environment and culture.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Enthusiastic individuals from established companies.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work across disciplines and to develop new bespoke solutions.
  • Ability to exceed brief requirements within a resource scarce environment.
  • Excellent communication and personal skills.

 

Projects

  • Conservation based project in the Gola Forest, Eastern Sierra Leone.
  • Prototype Child Friendly School in Sierra Leone.
  • Crèche for street children in Maputo, Mozambique.
  • Child soldier retraining centre in Uganda.

 

Terms

  • Start date: November 2009.
  • Part-time consultancy role, office space available if necessary.
  • Duration: ongoing role alongside Article 25’s expanding portfolio of projects.
  • Remuneration: voluntary position.

 

Contact

 

Volunteer: SERVICES ENGINEER

  • Fantastic opportunity for a consulting engineer, or practice, to use their skills and experience to benefit those in the greatest need worldwide.
  • Role involves supporting Article 25’s activities in the international NGO sector.
  • Exciting brief working within strong environmental, social and design agendas.
  • Particularly exciting and challenging cultural environments.
  • Engagement with the challenges of the respective environment and culture.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience in environmental and climate responsive design.
  • Experience in sanitation and public health engineering in a development context.
  • Experience in electrical engineering.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work across disciplines and to develop new bespoke solutions.
  • Ability to exceed brief requirements within a resource scarce environment.

 

Projects

  • Conservation based project in the Gola Forest, Eastern Sierra Leone.
  • Prototype Child Friendly School in Sierra Leone.
  • Centre for street children in Maputo, Mozambique.
  • Child soldier retraining centre in Uganda.

 

Terms

  • Start date: November2009.
  • Part-time consultancy role, office space available if necessary.
  • Duration: ongoing role alongside Article 25’s expanding portfolio of projects.
  • Remuneration: voluntary position.

 

Contact

 

Volunteer: QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Fantastic opportunity for a consulting Quantity Surveyor, or practice, to use their skills and experience to benefit those in the greatest need worldwide. Part-time role based at home or Article 25’s central London office.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience in preparation of contractual documents, Bills of Quantities etc.
  • Experience in analysing and evaluating tender returns.
  • Experience in supporting projects in construction.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Projects

  • Sustainable settlements in the Gola Forest, Sierra Leone.
  • Schools in post-war Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • HIV awareness centre in Lesotho.
  • Hygiene facilities in Ethiopia.
  • Crèche for street children in Mozambique.

Programme

  • Duration: ongoing role alongside Article 25’s expanding portfolio of projects.

Terms

  • Remuneration: voluntary position.

Contact

 

FUNDRAISING INTERNSHIP

Full time, 6-12 months, Voluntary, London EC2

Humanitarian Architecture charity Article 25, based in central London, is looking for reliable and enthusiastic volunteers to fill the challenging role of fundraising interns.  This is an incredible learning opportunity for keen and energetic individuals who are looking for valuable experience and wish to work in this field, not to mention a chance to work with our dynamic, innovative and expanding charity. 

This role would suit someone who would like to build a career in fundraising, within the voluntary sector.

Duties will include a very wide range of activities including:

  • event management 
  • extensive research for new donors
  • bid writing and compilation
  • assisting with funding proposals
  • establishing and maintaining relationships with potential sponsors
  • and more…

Suitable candidates will be PC & Web literate, with a good understanding of Microsoft Office.  Volunteers need to have excellent written and spoken English, and able to demonstrate a commitment to Article 25's objectives.  An interest in humanitarian aid and international development is important.

Closing date:  Ongoing

Start date: We will invite suitable candidates for interview with a view to starting within the month

 

All internships and short-term vacancies are on a voluntary basis.

Please apply with CV and Covering Letter to:  Alick Macleod, Article 25, 13 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3LU.

Alternatively please email us:   recruitment@article-25.org

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