Architect

Scope of Work

The Architects responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following:

A. Project Preparation and Design Appraisal

• Review and assess developers architectural concepts layouts and drawings for functionality aesthetic quality compliance with planning regulations and alignment with project objectives.
• Ensure that design proposals optimize land use space planning materials selection and construction efficiency while maintaining affordability.
• Integrate climate-resilient and green building principles (e.g. passive design strategies energy efficiency water conservation) into project design in accordance with InfraCredits sustainability standards.
• Evaluate design readiness and identify architectural and planning gaps requiring technical improvement prior to appraisal or financial close.
• Collaborate closely with other technical experts (civil structural MEP engineers and quantity surveyors) to ensure coordinated practical and buildable designs.

B. Technical and Commercial Due Diligence (TCDD) Coordination

• Participate in and support the TCDD process by reviewing architectural components of developers submissions.
• Assess compliance of designs with local planning and building codes international best practices and green certification standards (e.g. IFC EDGE).
• Review and validate architectural documentation including floor plans elevations and technical details for completeness and constructability.
• Coordinate with prequalified TCDD consultants providing architectural insights to ensure quality and consistency in technical assessments.
• Facilitate site visits to verify design intent and evaluate existing site conditions that may impact architectural outcomes.

C. Transaction Support and Financial Close

• Provide architectural inputs to transaction documentation technical appraisals and investment memoranda.
• Review and validate architectural drawings design budgets and material specifications prior to transaction approval.
• Support the transaction team (Transactors Legal E&S) in addressing architectural issues or risks identified during due diligence.
• Present architectural findings and recommendations at internal investment review meetings.

D. Project Implementation and Monitoring

• Support project teams during implementation by reviewing design changes variation requests and site progress reports for architectural consistency and compliance.
• Conduct periodic site inspections to ensure adherence to approved design material quality and environmental sustainability features.
• Identify and report any design-related deviations recommending corrective measures as required.
• Contribute to project completion assessments and post-construction reviews.

E. Capacity Building and Knowledge Support

• Support InfraCredit in developing architectural design templates spatial standards and climate-resilient design guidelines for affordable housing.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and internal training focused on design innovation climate adaptation and sustainability in housing delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of InfraCredits Technical and Commercial Due Diligence (TCDD) framework through lessons learned and design insights.
• Documentation of lessons learned and recommendations to strengthen InfraCredits due diligence and monitoring framework from architectural and design perspectives.
• Development of e-learning modules focused on design and architectural considerations for green affordable housing projects.

Deliverables

The Architect shall be responsible for providing the following key deliverables:

1. Architectural Design Review and Appraisal Reports
   • Detailed reviews and technical assessments of developers architectural designs drawings and documentation.
   • Recommendations for design optimization functionality and compliance with planning and building standards.
2. Validated Design Documentation
   • Verified and refined architectural drawings layouts and specifications reflecting integration of climate-resilient and green building features.
   • Design coordination reports highlighting consistency across architectural structural MEP and cost disciplines.
3. Technical and Commercial Due Diligence (TCDD) Contributions
   • Architectural review sections within TCDD summary reports addressing design adequacy constructability sustainability and compliance with InfraCredits technical criteria.
   • Inputs to technical queries and clarifications raised during the due diligence process.
4. Transaction Support Documents
   • Architectural components of technical appraisal reports and investment memoranda.
   • Verified architectural cost summaries and material specifications to support project approval and financial close.
5. Project Monitoring and Site Review Reports
   • Periodic site visit reports documenting adherence to approved designs material quality and construction progress.
   • Design variation and compliance reports addressing any changes or deviations during implementation.
6. Design and Sustainability Tools
   • Contributions to InfraCredits internal housing design templates spatial standards and climate-resilient design guidelines.
   • Documentation of lessons learned and recommendations to enhance InfraCredits architectural review and monitoring processes.

Expected Outcomes/Results

The workstream is expected to deliver the following outcomes:

1. Enhanced architectural quality functionality and sustainability of housing projects supported under InfraCredits Green Affordable Housing Funding Programme.
2. Increased number of housing projects meeting InfraCredits technical due diligence and design standards achieving faster financial close.
3. Strengthened integration of climate-resilient and green building principles in housing project design and implementation.
4. Improved coordination between architectural design and other technical disciplines ensuring constructability and cost efficiency.
5. Greater internal capacity within InfraCredit to review and assess architectural designs and sustainability features in housing projects.
6. Development of standardized design tools templates and guidelines to improve consistency across projects.

Candidates for the role should meet the following requirements:

• Masters degree in Architecture from a recognized institution.
• Professional certification and active membership in a recognized professional body such as the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) and Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) (mandatory).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in architectural design project development or construction supervision within the housing or real estate sector.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing reviewing and appraising architectural designs for residential or mixed-use developments.
• Proven ability to participate in Technical and Commercial Due Diligence (TCDD) processes and coordinate multi-disciplinary consultant engagements.
• Strong knowledge of green building standards and sustainable design practices (e.g. IFC EDGE LEED or equivalent).
• Familiarity with local planning regulations building codes and approval processes.
• Proficiency in design and project management software (e.g. AutoCAD Revit SketchUp MS Project).
• Excellent analytical presentation and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate technical design concepts clearly.