Interior Architect (Consultancy for Office Space Assessment and Workplace Optimization)

UNICEF•Lebanon, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The consultant will conduct a comprehensive assessment of UNICEF Lebanon's office space with the objective of enhancing the overall workplace environment, improving space utilization, and promoting fairness and transparency in workspace allocation across sections. Working closely with the Operations Section, the Staff Association, and designated focal points, the consultant will assess the current office layout, identify opportunities for improvement, and consult with stakeholders to understand functional needs, staff well-being considerations, and operational requirements. Based on the assessment, the consultant will develop practical design options that optimize the use of available space while improving collaboration, privacy, accessibility, comfort, and employee experience. The proposed solutions should balance functionality, cost-effectiveness, and future organizational needs, and where feasible, incorporate shared wellbeing spaces such as a cafeteria area, meditation/wellness room, and child-friendly room. The assignment will culminate in a recommended office layout supported by implementation guidance and a detailed cost estimate to facilitate future decision-making and phased implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in interior architecture, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field. Bachelor's degree in interior architecture is required.
A degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or another closely related field may be accepted where accompanied by demonstrated experience in workplace planning and office space optimization.
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in workplace planning, office space optimization, interior architecture, or corporate office design.
Demonstrated experience in office space planning, workplace assessments, stakeholder consultations, preparation of layout drawings and concept designs, and cost estimation.
English and Arabic language proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Experience with corporate, institutional, or UN/international organization office projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of UNICEF Lebanon's office space.
Enhance the overall workplace environment.
Improve space utilization.
Promote fairness and transparency in workspace allocation across sections.
Assess the current office layout.
Identify opportunities for improvement.
Consult with stakeholders to understand functional needs, staff well-being considerations, and operational requirements.
Develop practical design options that optimize the use of available space.
Improve collaboration, privacy, accessibility, comfort, and employee experience.
Balance functionality, cost-effectiveness, and future organizational needs.
Incorporate shared wellbeing spaces such as a cafeteria area, meditation/wellness room, and child-friendly room.
Develop a recommended office layout supported by implementation guidance and a detailed cost estimate.