CONSULTING ARCHITECT at PTA BANK

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank commonly known as the PTA Bank, is a specialized African multilateral financial institution serving most of the Eastern and Southern Africa.  The Bank’s objective is to provide short, medium and long term financing to viable projects and trade finance activities in member states.

The Bank wishes to develop its vacant plot in Nairobi situated along Lenana Road into an ultra-modern office and hereby invites eligible Architects or Civil Engineers to apply  for a fixed term consultancy services in the Bank.  The successful  candidate must have the ability to provide the bridge between creativity and the technical aspects of design by developing innovative concepts that enrich design solution for the client  and end users.

The Scope of Work includes : ( for details , click here )

• To create a consolidated design program and brief that meets the requirements and needs of the Bank.  These include but not limited to developing design concepts on the  functions, space planning, budgetary requirements, etc.
• To assist in acquiring information and data from relevant local authority/city council on the planning and zoning requirements, regulations and building codes such as setbacks, height limitations, parking requirements, transparency requirements (windows ) and  land use ;
• To prepare design brief and Technical Proposal for bidding and procurement of competitive  consulting firm; advise and assist in the selection; oversee the contract, the processes and ensure the timely delivery of the services within the required standard.

Qualification Requirements :

• Master’s degree in Architecture  or Civil Engineering
•  Registered Architect or Civil Engineer ;
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the field;
• Good track record in providing Architectural/Engineering consultancy services;
• Strong design portfolio ;
• Ability to produce sketches, presentation materials and generate design documents.
• Knowledge and capacity to manage project documentation to professional standards;
• Knowledge/experience in using designing /drafting software;
• Knowledge of local and international regulations/ standards ;

Applications should include a detailed resume, testimonials, recent passport size photo, full contact address and the names and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. All inquiries should be sent to Kifle.Hamza@ptabank.org

Applications should be sent to the above email or the following physical address  on or before 27th April, 2015:

Senior Director,
Human Resources and Administration
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (PTA Bank)
197 Lenana Place, Lenana Road,
P. O. Box 48596 00-100
Nairobi, Kenya