Architect Assistant

Vacancy Notice 1069

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Job Title: Architect Assistant
Reporting To: Assistant Director, IPP
Location: Lyon, France
Type of contract: Short-term Contract
Duration (in months): 8.50
Grade: 8   
Number of post: 1
Level of Security screening:  Basic
Deadline for application: 24 March 2025

For internal candidates holding fixed-term appointments, selection for this position will be treated as a Temporary Assignment.

Conditions applying for all candidates

Only professional experience for which candidates can provide official proof of employment will be considered. Candidates could be requested to provide copies of such official documents prior to interviews/test.

* This position has a temporary nature and carries, in principle, no expectation of renewal. Any potential subsequent extension will be subject to the terms of the Organization’s Staff Manual, to satisfactory performance and to availability of funds.

Tests/interviews in connection to this selection procedure will take place approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the deadline for applications. Applicants are kindly requested to plan their availability during this period accordingly, in case they are short-listed.

​Selected candidates will be expected to report for duty approximately two to three months after receiving an offer of employment at the latest.

This selection exercise may be used to generate a reserve list of suitable candidates that may be used to address Organization's similar staffing needs in the future.

INTRODUCTION OF POST

The Engineering Office is responsible for technical studies related to new IT products and evolution of existing products. Specific attention is paid by the Engineering Office to align any technology choice with the IS strategy.

The Architect Assistant position in the Engineering Office Department will perform a set of technical as well as administrative tasks of a similar level in accordance with clear and detailed instructions. Tasks are assigned by the immediate supervisor, the Head of the Engineering Office Department, who monitors their completion.

PRIMARY DUTIES

DUTY 1

• Support the Head of the Engineering Office Department to prepare administrative task linked to the Enterprise Architecture Governance (preparation of the architecture review board, drafting of documentation and drafting of minutes etc.)

DUTY 2

• Under clear instructions of the Head of Engineering Office Department, to prepare tasks related to Enterprise Architecture communication (presentation media, webinar preparation, workshop organization, etc.)

DUTY 3

• Support the Solution Architect team members on basic administrative task and preliminary study of documentation, call for tender, architecture design etc.

DUTY 4

• Support by collecting information to be filed within the Enterprise Architecture solution.

REQUIREMENTS

Training/Education required

• A vocational diploma is required in the area concerned, or the Baccalaureate or equivalent diploma.

Experience required

• At least two years’ experience in the area in question. Candidates with a two-year higher education diploma need no previous experience.
• Experience in the field of new technology (e.g. Enterprise Architecture) or in the field of Communication is highly desirable.

Languages

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, any other language is appreciated.

Specific skills required

• Wide IT knowledge.
• IT Product improvement mindset.
• Trainings and marketing material preparation.

Special aptitudes required

• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning.
• Ability to work in teams as well as individually.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good social skills, particularly in a multicultural environment.