The Middle East and North Africa region contains the largest percentage of unreached people in the world, as well as a high degree of conflict-driven development need. The opportunity for design services to support relief, development, and ongoing ministry growth in this region is vast, and significant creativity and problem-solving are needed. Based in a stable and safe city with strategic access to the region, EMI MENA staff work for the EMI-affiliated company, International Design and Development (IDD). As a business, IDD works within the vision, mission, and core values of EMI. IDD also has a specific focus to grow a generation of culture influencers through intentional staff development. EMI MENA is seeking an Architect to join our team to meet the growing need for detailed building design in our projects.
Our team has led the way at EMI in the development of high-quality architectural renderings and photorealistic videos to support client fundraising. We need an architect who will both supplement the creative design talent of our team as well as bring a mind for thoughtful detailing to our work. While taking the lead in detailed design is the priority, you will also be a Project Leader for conceptual design work as needs arise. Project Leaders are the face of EMI to our ministry clients and the volunteers who participate in our work. They share their talents and experience with others, and lead others into doing design work as Christ's disciples.
In addition to the typical EMI Staff prerequisites, candidates for this position must have:
- Participated on an EMI Project Trip within last 12 months.
- Willing and able to relocate to the MENA region and learn the Arabic language (min. 6 months).
- BS in Architecture related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, 10+ years preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor others and lead multi-discipline design teams.
- Experience in building design including detailing of architectural elements
- Proficient in programs such as: Word, Excel, MS Project, Outlook, Power Point, and AutoCAD.
- Proficiency in Revit software will be beneficial, but position may only include supervising staff using Revit
The following are essential responsibilities for this position:
- Spiritual and professional discipleship through EMI’s programmes and opportunities.
- Oversee an architect team in the office which covers a key part of the office services.
- Serve in the office's design management team and report to the Design Team Manager.
- Support in recruiting new architect team members based on need.
- Support in project development efforts.
- Lead multicultural and multidisciplinary teams professionally and spiritually.
- Coordinate designs with accuracy, to the appropriate level of detail, meeting applicable design standards, and completed on-schedule.
- Encourage and counsel staff and clients in the design and construction process.
- Travel domestically or internationally 2-3 times a year for 3-14 days at a time for project work.