Cleaners at International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is an international non-governmental organisation that supports humanitarian aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services,Â including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety-related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training. INSO provides daily support to more than 1000 NGOs operating in 16 of the world’s most insecure countries.

Experience 2 – 3 years
Location Abuja , Borno
Slot: 2 Abuja, 1 Maiduguri (3 positions)

Overall Purpose of Role:

The Cleaner ensures the cleanliness of the houses and takes care of the cleanliness of personal linen and other linen. In addition, the Cleaner will perform routine administrative and logistical tasks.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Cleaning

Clean ceilings, windows, windowsills, furniture and equipment, main entrances and terraces on a daily basis.
Wash the floors on a daily basis.
Wash bathrooms, toilets and kitchens on a daily basis.
Empty the bins daily and ensure that the inside of the bins is cleanly cleaned.
Properly store cleaning equipment.

Laundry

Change when requested or at least once a week the sheets and pillowcase of each occupied room.
Change when requested or at least once a week the towels in the bathrooms.
Extend the blankets of each room outside at least once a week.
Organizes the personal laundry of employees, towels and sheets of the houses.
Ensure the proper ironing of personal linen and household linen.

Kitchen and Food

When requested by the expatriate employee, purchase fruits, vegetables and other foodstuffs.
Keep kitchens clean and store utensils properly.

Logistics and Administration

Verify and ensure that hygienic equipment and cleaning products are available in homes and submit to the Administrator a statement of needs when necessary.
Ensure that window locks, French doors, doors work properly.
Ensures that all doors and windows are closed all the time.
Report to the Administrator on any necessary maintenance and repairs of the facilities of the houses.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

Excellent French (if Francophone country), spoken and written.
State Diploma.
A training certificate in food preparation.
Previous working experience with international staff.

Nice to Have:

Experience working with NGOs
Speaking and writing English (If Francophone Country)

Personal Qualities:

Confidentiality, integrity and sense of prevention of conflicts of interest.
Self-motivation, courtesy and humility.
Team spirit and good management of interpersonal relationships.
Know how to plan and organize your work.
Know how to manage your time well.
Be flexible, dynamic, know how to propose initiatives.
Be able to work under pressure.

INSO’s Safeguarding Policy

INSO is fully committed to safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all potential new staff, trustees and volunteers and we will ensure rigorous compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policy throughout the recruitment process.

Terms & Conditions:

This is a full-time position based in Abuja and Maiduguri, with possible travels within the country. Abuja Location will report to the Operations Officer with technical reference to Operations Manager, while Maiduguri location will report to the Field Support Officer with technical reference to the Safety Advisor Northeast.

Method of Application

Please submit completed applications to jobs@nga.ngosafety.org and reference “position title” as the subject line. Applications should be in English and include:

An updated CV (maximum 3 pages).
A one-page cover letter detailing why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align specifically with the competencies required for the role.