Cleaner

Admin

Overview

Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of office and guest houses.

You have:

• Proficiency in Ukrainian language.
• Experience in office cleaning.
• Demonstrate diligence in cleaning tasks.
• Punctuality and integrity in the workplace.
• Responsible execution of duties related to cleaning.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment.

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and implements emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.

Overall purpose of the role:

The cleaner will be responsible for ensuring that the office and guest houses are consistently clean, safe and welcoming by providing high-quality daily cleaning services, maintaining hygiene standards and supporting the comfort of staff and visitors by providing a timely and reliable housekeeping service.

Main R****esponsibilities:

• Daily wet cleaning of offices, common areas (corridor, kitchen, restroom, conference room);
• Daily dry cleaning of surfaces in common areas, as well as their disinfection;
• Polishing surfaces and furniture;
• Ensuring cleanliness of glass, mirror, and ceramic surfaces;
• Washing kitchen appliances and utensils (coffee maker, kettle, refrigerator, etc. as needed);
• Monitoring the availability of office consumables (liquid soap, toilet paper, hand towels, cleaning agents, etc.);
• Daily garbage collection, replacement of garbage bags;
• Seasonal window cleaning (twice a year or as needed);
• Conducting general cleaning four times a year;
• Dusting switches, skirting boards, and hardware;
• Caring for office plants;
• Creating an atmosphere of cleanliness and friendliness.

Required experience and competencies:

• Diligence;
• Punctuality;
• Integrity;
• Love for cleanliness;
• Responsible execution of duties.
• Proficiency Ukrainian language.

Desired Experience in office cleaning

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 3 month renewable after satisfactory probation period.

Level: K non-managerial

Designation of Duty Station: Mykolaiv - Full time based

Start date: As soon as possible.

Application process:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages in English).

Applications are open until 16th March 2026

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

We reserve the right to conduct further interviews before the deadline for submission of applications.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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Added 3 months ago - Updated 2 months ago - Source: drc.ngo