Cleaner (part-time)

Contract

This is a LICA-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA-1 contracts.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development. UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines. Diversity With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background information – Lao PDR

In October 2017, UNOPS established its new country office in Vientiane, the capital of Lao PDR. The Project portfolio of UNOPS in Lao PDR traces back to 2007 and it includes Small Grants Programme supported by the Global Environment Fund, the Regional Artemisinin Initiative (RAI) implemented jointly with the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), SUN Support to Civil Society Alliance Laos, funded by Multi-partners Trust Fund and development programs in cooperation with the Swiss Development Agency (SDA) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).

The UNOPS Lao PDR Office is part of the UNOPS Cambodia Multi-Country Office (KHMCO), which provides oversight, support and services to UNOPS operations in the country offices. UNOPS Lao PDR has been expanding its area of engagement in cooperation with its development partners, focusing mainly on a portfolio of projects and programs in the infrastructure, governance, procurement, justice, environment and agricultural sector and subsequently is looking for qualified and committed experts.

Background Information – Job Specific The Cleaner is required to provide professional cleaning services maintaining the hygiene of the premises and around.

Functional Responsibilities

The Cleaner will based in Lao PDR office and will report to the Project Manager and carry out the following:

Key Results expected:

• To provide professional cleaning services to UNOPS premises.
• To observe the environmental safety of the detergents used, in accordance with sanitary standards.
• To observe the norms and rules of safety, fire and electrical safety.

• To commit to wear the Personal protection equipment(PPE) at all times while providing the cleaning services

  Functional responsibilities:

• Sweeping, washing the floor with the use of detergents;

• Removal of dust and local contamination from the open surfaces of cabinets, shelves, tables, chairs, desks, electrical and office equipment, switches, table lamps, window sills;
• Removal of dust and stains from doors, door frames, handles;
• Collection of waste and paper from baskets, removal of waste to the designated place, inserting plastic bags into trash cans;
• Cleaning of mirror and glass surfaces;
• Watering flowers and caring for plants;
• Cleaning, washing, disinfection with special solutions of sinks, tiled walls, dispensers and accessories;
• Filling dispensers with liquid soap and toilet paper, disposable paper for toilet, towels and deodorants;

• Washing dishes (in the kitchen and in offices) and keeping the refrigerator and other kitchen appliances clean.

  Monthly deep cleaning

• Cleaning of floors: sweeping, washing, removing stains from the floor, deep cleaning of the floor;

• Removal of dust, removal of stains and sticky substances (chewing gum, traces of glue, etc.) from floors;
• Removal of dust from the ventilation & AC grilles on ceilings and walls, cleaning of blinds, upholstered furniture;
• Washing of windows.

• Washing and disinfection of trash bins and disinfection rooms

  Other duties:

• Cleaning of the conference room area before and after the arrival of visitors;

• Other duties at the discretion of UNOPS within the framework of this Terms of Reference.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education: - Secondary High School is desirable.

Experience:

• Experience in cleaning and housekeeping is highly desired.
• Experience of working with the UN/NGO is preferable.

Language:

• Proficient Lao speaking skills, basic Lao writing and reading skills are highly desirable.
• Basic English speaking skills and a good understanding of the English Language in general is highly desirable.

Contract type, level and duration

• Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA)
• Contract level: LICA 1 / ICS 1
• Contract duration: 60% part-time position. The contract is on-going and subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance

• Duty station: Vientiane, Lao PDR. Vientiane is a family duty station.

  This is a local position, so only Laotian nationality is eligible to apply. For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.