Vacancies

Architectural and Urban Conservation Specialist

Deadline for submitting applications: 25/07/2025

The Architectural and Urban Conservation Specialist shall assume his/her tasks under the supervision of the Chief of the Architectural Heritage Section.

Summary of the Job and its Obligations

The Architecture and Urban Conservation Specialist will assist the Chief of the Architectural Heritage Section in managing projects and research processes within the Section. He/she will contribute to the Section’s leadership of national and international projects by collaborating closely with other unit staff at IRCICA.

Job Purpose

To assist the Head in maintaining and further develop the research capacity and programs of  IRCICA and to establish it as one of the top and primary research centric institutions in the Muslim world by promotion of the research agenda of the department, careful administration, development of innovative programs, and world-class mentorship. To craft and shape the Publications strategy and quality execution for IRCICA.

Job Description

Architectural and Urban Conservation Specialist will assist the chief of the section in the following functions:
• Co-designing and developing projects developed by the IRCICA Architectural Heritage Section;
• Collaborating with different sections of IRCICA under its departments according to the type of project;
• Participating in fieldwork of the Architectural Heritage Section;
• To carry out academic studies such as publications, field studies, conservation projects, workshops, inventory studies, etc. on Islamic architectural heritage protection and urban conservation in the member Islamic countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC);
• To build up data repositories and other archival and documentary facilities recording the assets of architectural heritage, including fixed assets related to archeology, cities and architectural monuments and movable – tangible and intangible – assets such as manuscript works, library and archive items, audio-visual objects, and materials.

Competencies & Skills

• Sense of responsibility and commitment to the Centre and its goals and programs;
• Where applicable, have teamwork skills to the Centre’s Architectural Heritage Section to achieve its goals;
• Ability to listen, to consult and to share information and ideas; and to have negotiation skills;
• Flexibility and capacity to focus on priorities and to have the ability to anticipate problems and devise appropriate plans;
• Ability to integrate and work in international, multi-linguistic and multi-cultural environments;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Act as a model for timely accomplishment of assignments and punctuality;
• Good computer skills;
• Strong skills for sustained measurement of program outcomes, ability to work independently and with and through others to achieve desired results;
• Ability to conduct research in archives, read Arabic, French, English and Turkish, and translate into these languages is preferred;

Education

The candidate must at least have a PhD degree in Architectural and Urban Conservation or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.

Work Experience

A minimum of 2 (two) years of experience in a related area with at least 5 (five) years of Research in Heritage Preservation.

Languages

Native Arabic speaker and Academic proficiency in English and French languages, and preferable to have professional knowledge in Turkish. Any other proficient Knowledge in related languages will be a plus.

General Requirements

• To be a Muslim national of one of the OIC Member States;
• To be below thirty- years of age;
• To be free of diseases and infirmities that may hinder the exercise of his/her duties;
• To be either nominated by his/her State or his/her State should have no objection to his appointment;
• The date of birth and contact numbers are essential requirements to be available in the C.V.;
• Must have a Bachelor of Architecture degree.
• Citizens of the Republic of Türkiye are not eligible to apply;
• It may be preferable to have completed their undergraduate and graduate degrees in their own country and their doctorate in a different country that is a member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

General Terms

• IRCICA reserves the right to cancel and/or amend the announcement at any stage.
• Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Mention the job title applied for on the email subject with the CV and a covering letter stating the purpose and interest for the position attached, and send to:
Email: gro.acicriobfsctd@lennosrep