Project Architect

Posted on:

5 Nov, 2025

Application by:

7 Dec, 2025

Project status:

In-house

Period of project:

Februray 2026- January 2030

Duration of assignment:

4 years

Country:

Germany

Workplace:

Hamburg, Mannheim or Berlin

Job code:

39659

Then come join us at GFA Consulting Group - a leading European consulting company working in international development cooperation.

Since 1982, GFA has carried out numerous development and research projects in over 130 countries, focusing on matters of global importance.

Our work, both in our projects and at our headquarters in Hamburg in Germany, supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to improve people's lives and protect the planet. Our international and multicultural team of professionals is at the heart of our success.

If you share this passion for international cooperation and enjoy working in an international environment, where you can contribute to shaping a better world,

join the GFA team as: Project Architect / Civil Engineer

Project Architect or Civil Engineer (m/f/d) to technically support our projects across West-Africa that include a component on health infrastructure renovation, covering primary healthcare facilities, laboratories, health worker accommodation, and hospital extensions. You will be based in Germany (ideally in Hamburg, Mannheim or Berlin) with regular international missions in low- and middle-income countries. The position is initially based on a workload of 32 hours per week (80%).

• Responsible for the coordination, supervision, and quality assurance of civil engineering activities across all phases of the project cycle.
• Prepare regular reports for stakeholders, progress updates, project controlling, risk management and ensure timely submission and acceptance of high-quality deliverables and reports.
• Support the technical quality improvement of construction projects under local conditions.
• Support local tender processes.
• Support in advising partners, clients and International Financial Institutions (IFI).
• Short- and medium-term assignments abroad and support the backstopping of ongoing projects.
• Support multidisciplinary teams in the planning, design and supervision of communal (health) infrastructure projects in low- and middle-income countries.
• Contribute to our business development through tender preparation and active involvement in company initiatives within relevant sectors.

• A university degree in Civil, Construction, or Structural Engineering (preferably at the M.Sc. level), or in a related field; alternatively, a licensed architect.

• Preferably 6 years but at least 3 years of experience working on healthcare infrastructure.

• Solid experience in construction supervision.

• Experience in the formulation of BoQ, review/preparation of As-Built Drawings, daily logs and construction follow-ups.

• Fluency in French and German and at least working knowledge of English.

• Experience in implementation of FIDIC contracts is highly desired.

• Experience in tendering processes for IFI-financed projects (preferably KfW) is highly desirable.

• International experience, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or Asia.

• Willingness to travel frequently to low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa.

• Confident demeanor, open-mindedness, and a solution-oriented approach towards clients and colleagues.

• A valid work permit for EU member states is required.

Please apply online. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide copies of diploma's and employers' certificates.

You can contact me for questions only: alvean.-

Note that shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews on a rolling basis.

An opportunity to be part of a multicultural and diverse team that comes together in Hamburg's lush green district of Volksdorf to work on issues that are at the heart of international cooperation. We lay the foundation for you to grow and learn with GFA, providing continuous skills development and further training. Additionally, we offer the following:

• Flexible working time arrangement: A blend of flexi-time and home office days helps balance professional and personal commitments.
• Work-life balance: Our family-orientated policies enable a healthy balance between your professional and private life. We grant a tax-free childcare allowance (daycare) and offer family leave when you need to take care of your relatives.
• Health and wellbeing: We provide access to gym membership with a rich selection of wellness and sport programs around the city. Additionally, staff members organize various sporting activities and events.
• Mobility: To promote climate-friendly commuting, we subsidise monthly tickets for local public transport and offer the opportunity to lease a bicycle or e-bike.
• Surrounded by nature: GFA's barrier-free offices are set in natural surroundings, and easily accessible from Hamburg's city center. At your convenience, the offices are also within reach of public and social amenities.

Alvean Fentener

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