Description
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a consultant to provide architectural design, technical file formulation, and management services for the improvement and adaptation of the National Institute of Santa Lucia Colony, Ilopango, San Salvador.
Project Context and Scope The project aims to strengthen the labour competencies of migrant youth and improve their livelihoods, contributing to reducing irregular migration from Central America.
Responsibilities The consultant's primary responsibility will be to develop the architectural design for the improvement and adaptation of the National Institute of Santa Lucia Colony. This will involve:
- Developing the architectural design integral for the improvement, renovation, and/or readaptation of the defined spaces for the project
- Elaborating spatial distribution proposals, functionality, circulation, accessibility, finishes, and other required architectural elements
- Developing 2D and 3D architectural plans, including plants, elevations, sections, constructive details, renders, and other necessary graphic documentation
- Ensuring the architectural proposal responds to the functional needs of the Institute, meets technical specifications and requirements established by MINEDUCYT, and is technically viable for execution
- Incorporating criteria of accessibility, security, functionality, durability, maintenance, and efficiency in the proposed solutions
The consultant will also be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the development of designs and technical documents corresponding to different project specialties, including structural, electrical, hydro-sanitary, and other necessary designs.
Qualifications Required qualifications and experience include:
- A university degree in Architecture, recognized in El Salvador, with legally required professional accreditations
- Minimum eight years of professional experience in architectural design
- Experience in designing, remodeling, rehabilitating, and/or readapting buildings
- Experience in preparing and coordinating technical files, including plans, technical specifications, work quantities, and budgets
- Experience in coordinating and integrating specialty designs, such as structures, electricity, hydraulic and sanitary installations, and air conditioning systems
Skills Required skills include:
- Ability to coordinate and verify technical compatibility between architectural design and project specialties
- Knowledge of plan preparation, constructive details, technical specifications, and work budgets
- Familiarity with technical regulations and applicable regulations in El Salvador
- Knowledge of environmental management and preparation of mitigation and monitoring measures
- Proficiency in computer-aided design tools, such as AutoCAD; knowledge of BIM methodology is an asset
Contract Details The contract type is consultancy, up to 11 months. The selection process involves evaluating the applicant's CV, recommendations, and offers. The deadline for receiving offers is November 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM.