National Architect

Position Title: National Architect

2025-07-12 Kabul Full Time 20

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	National
Category:	Engineering
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As Per Company Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	0625-02
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	kabul

Organization:	Turquoise Mountain
Years of Experience:	3
Contract Duration:	6 Months
Gender:	Male
Education:	bachelors
Close date:	2025-07-12

About Turquoise Mountain:

Turquoise Mountain is a non-profit, non-governmental organization specializing in urban regeneration, business development, and education in traditional arts and architecture. We seek to provide education, skills and livelihoods to Afghan men and women. Since 2006 Turquoise Mountain has cleared 36,000 cubic meters of rubbish from the streets, restored or built 150 historic and community buildings, created a primary school and a clinic, and installed water, electricity, and sanitation through the historic traditional craft neighborhood of Murad Khani in the old city of Kabul. It has created the internationally accredited Institute for Afghan Arts & Architecture, training the next generation of craftsmen and women in woodwork, jewelry and gem cutting, calligraphy and miniature painting, and ceramics. Finally, it has sold over US$15,000,000 of Afghan artisan products internationally.

Context

This project is aimed to conduct an assessment for the damaged part of front view of Murad Khani for the plan and some maintenance for the TM Compound at Murad Khani.

Job Descriptions:

Job Summary

The National Architect will be responsible for the site survey, sketch and drafting the site plan, working on the implementation stage of the drawing. Have ability for holding the professional training for the heritage renovation and conservation trainee. Ensuring that all aspects of the renovation and conservation of the project meet the required quality standards and specifications. Will develop and implement quality control processes and procedures, conduct inspections and tests, and collaborate with project stakeholders to address any quality-related issues.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Carry out initial surveys, assessment and documentation of heritage and other building projects

· Produce restoration drawings and 3d models for all stages of the project, from initial concepts to final detail drawings

· Carry out architectural research related to relevant projects

· Assist with writing and illustrating a variety of documents for presenting building projects

· Review and provide input to drawings produced by the engineering team

· Develop and maintain drawing and documentation systems including for AutoCAD drawings, building standards, and other standards

· Performing 2D and 3D drawings and modelling (Auto CAD, Sketch up and Revit)

· Assist with community engagement and meetings with stakeholders as needed

· Support with overseeing on-site work and assist with any other tasks as directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements:

Job Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in architecture/engineering; masters preferred
Minimum 3 years’ experience with master’s degree; minimum 5 years’ experience with bachelor’s degree (Hertiage Experience is preferred).
Understanding of practical and technical aspects of design, construction, and restoration
Experience in traditional construction techniques and/or heritage conservation strongly preferred
Having knowledge of the Hertiage and Archaeological sites.
Demonstrated skills in architectural design, drafting and software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe/Photoshop)
Fluent in English and national languages.