DOA/FMS - Cleaner G2

Complete cleaning assignments as per the TOR to maintain cleanliness standards.

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UNECA - Economic Commission for Africa

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Application deadline 3 months ago: Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Complete cleaning assignments as per the TOR to maintain cleanliness standards.

You have:

  • High school completion is required
  • Cleaning and housekeeping skill is required
  • Fluency in listening and spoken English is required

Contract

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Result of Service

Completion of assignments as per the TOR: Keep the standard of cleanliness of the ECA Offices, buildings and premises

Work Location

Addis Ababa

Expected duration

9 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities The post is located in the Facilities Management Section (FMS) Division of Administration (DoA), at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)under the direct supervision of the Cleaning and Gardening Supervisor in Facilities Management Section (FMS), (UNECA), the IC Cleaning Staff is responsible for the following duties: I. Keep standard of internal and external cleanliness of the ECA premises: - Empty and clean waste basket and ashtrays, dust desk, shelves, furniture, telephone apparatus, sweep wet moping, vacuuming and shampooing rug and carpet, dust mop, sweep wet mop, spray buff floors; - Keep restrooms clean and supply with paper, towels, soap and other items, keep clean waste receptacles; - Keep clean vertical blinds, vertical curtains, light switch, spot on furniture’s, partitions’ walls, elevators’ walls, mirror and doors including windows, parking, exterior and fountains around buildings; - Keep clean decorated and public area; - Report on every incident and work requests for FMS (repairs) to the supervisor; - Work will include individual tasks, assigned areas, and rotation of staff, reassignment or team cleaning as scheduled by supervisor or assigned IC cleaning team leader; II. Provide information on needed civil works or out-of-order electrical and mechanical appliances to team leader to allow remedial action. - Report to Supervisor any defects observed as light fixtures, plumbing, hand-wash basins and the like and report if malfunctioning is observed; - Report on lost and found items to Team Leader and Security Officers on duty; III. Assign FMS tradesmen and contractors on preparation and housekeeping of jobs. Work may include: - Cleaning/sanding/surface preparation of equipment/facilities before painting cleaning during/after work underway; - Assisting tradesmen with minor unskilled labor/assistance or similar activities to achieve successful project/work orders; IV. Perform other related duties commensurate with skills - Recycling, shredding, working with cleaning contractor/supervisor on special projects, - Driving/operating cleaning/road cleaning/pressure washing machinery

Qualifications/special skills

Highschool completion is required Cleaning and housekeeping skill is required

Languages

Fluency in listening and spoken English is required

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to maintain cleanliness in a public space. What challenges did you face? This question assesses your practical cleaning experience and problem-solving skills. Provide concrete examples that highlight your ability to maintain cleanliness and the methods you employed.
How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple cleaning assignments? This seeks to evaluate your time management and organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you describe your experience with using cleaning equipment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure you adhere to safety protocols while cleaning? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team. How did you contribute? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle difficult or unreasonable requests from supervisors? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever noticed a maintenance issue while cleaning? How did you proceed? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to ensure environmentally-friendly cleaning practices? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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