Architects Required

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks

Description: An Architecture Firm is looking for Architects who will be willing to work in the western region for some months, for a village resettlement project. The person should be familiar with Auto CAD 2D, 3D modeling, Detailing, working Drawings, 3D Rendering with Accurender, Studio max, Sketch up etc.

The firm is a design and development firm specializing in 'inno-native' solutions in architecture and product and materials design. They are based in Accra, LA and Washington and are working on a wide range of products from, high end condos through mobile food carts to affordable housing. They are entering manufacturing with their pozzolana cement starting next year.

Their current office staff in Accra comprises of architects, materials researchers, graphic designer and project managers. They have created an atelier of sorts where students and professionals alike can interact productively.

Cost in US$: From $163 p/week

Experience Required: yes

The person should be familiar with Auto CAD 2D, 3D modeling, Detailing, working Drawings, 3D Rendering with Accurender, Studio max, Sketch up etc.

Typical Volunteer: Our interns join us from around the world. They are looking for interesting and exciting opportunities which will enable them to help in the development of Africa whilst at the same time increasing their skills and making themselves more employable.

Age Range: 18-64 yrs

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of group of 2-3

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

Africa Intern's Mission Statement: Our objective is to help more people gain the life changing, life affirming experiences that volunteering can give. We are committed to enabling skill transfer, enabling organisations in the developing world to access different skill sets and to helping volunteers realize the value they can add using the skills they hold.

Year Founded: 2004