Cleaner Ethiopia Addis Ababa
Maintain cleanliness and order in office areas
Overview
Maintain cleanliness and order in office areas
You have:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in cleaning, specifically in humanitarian or recovery contexts.
- Ability to write and speak in Amharic and communicate in English.
- High school certificate or above.
Contract
This is a Professional contract, Grade 1 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 1 (NRC) contracts.
Role and responsibilities
The Cleaner is responsible for keeping the office areas clean and tidy.
Generic responsibilities
- Clean the offices, meeting rooms, washrooms/WC, kitchen and other common areas such as the compound
- Ensure compliance with NRC procedures and policies
- Ensure that washrooms are properly stocked with toilet paper and soap
- Dust and polish furniture and equipment
- Empty waste paper baskets, dustbins and shredding machines
- Prepare and serve tea and coffee to NRC staff and visitors
- Report any relevant gaps, damages and breakages to line manager
- Keep record of kitchen equipment, supplies used in the office and produce monthly consumption reports
- Fulfill any other related duties as may be required
- Do other relevant activities requested by your supervisor
Competencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. Details about NRC’s competencies are to be found in the Competency Framework. Competencies are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following three categories:
- Value driven competencies
Values are aspirational attitudes and beliefs that influence the way people conduct themselves. NRC’s values are: Dedicated, Innovated, Inclusive and Accountable.
2. Behavioral competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. Of the 12 behavioral competencies, the following are essential for this position:
- Working with people
- Planning and delivering results
Handling insecure environments
- Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies for this position:
- Experience from working as a Cleaner in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own skills/profile
Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):
Amharic writing and speaking and able to communicate in English
- High school certificate and above
- Minimum 5 years’ experience
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your previous experience in cleaning roles, particularly in challenging environments? | This question evaluates the candidate's relevant work history and adaptability in difficult situations. | Share specific examples from past roles, emphasizing responsibilities and challenges faced. |
| How do you ensure that equipment and supplies are properly managed and documented in your current role? | This assesses the candidate's organizational skills and attention to detail. | Pro members can see the explanation. |