Gardener - Lusaka
Maintain outdoor areas ensuring cleanliness and visual appeal.
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Overview
Maintain outdoor areas ensuring cleanliness and visual appeal.
You have:
- Grade 7, 9 or 12 Certificate.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in gardening, landscaping and cleaning with 3 traceable references.
- Ability to demonstrate adaptability and Integrity in all tasks and interactions.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines.
- Ability to assess problems and recommend solutions.
- Willingness and eagerness to learn new things.
Description
Name of the position: Gardener
Location: Lusaka
Contract duration: (February to December, 2025)
Start Date: (as soon as possible)
Line Manager: Procurement Officer
Application deadline: (“the applications will be processed on the rolling basis and may close any time depending on the volume of applications)
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, candidates may receive feedback up to 2 months from the date of application.
Salary: Candidates will be informed about the salary range in the beginning of the recruitment process
People in Need (www.peopleinneed.net) works in Zambia since 2017 delivering lifesaving and development assistance to vulnerable people in the sectors of nutrition, livelihoods, WASH, environment and good governance. We are part of Alliance 2015, a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. Lear more here: www.alliance2015.org
*We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply*****.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Gardener is responsible for maintaining the outdoor environment of the office, including landscaping, plant care, and ensuring that all outdoor areas remain clean and well-maintained."
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support to Programs and Support Department
- Maintain gardens, lawns, and outdoor spaces to ensure a clean, healthy, and visually appealing environment.
- Plant, prune, and water flowers, shrubs, and trees to ensure healthy growth and upkeep.
- Mow lawns, trim hedges, and remove weeds regularly to maintain a neat and well-kept landscape.
- Keep garden pathways, seating areas, and outdoor spaces tidy and free of debris to maintain a clean and welcoming environment..
- Maintain outdoor cleanliness for employees and visitors
- Maintain an inventory of gardening tools and supplies, ensuring their availability and proper condition when needed.
- Properly dispose of garden waste, including leaves and branches, in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Ensure all outdoor handwashing stations and sanitizers are regularly maintained and fully stocked.
- Report any gardening or landscaping maintenance issues to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Ensure an adequate supply of gardening materials, including fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides, is always available.
- Clean and maintain outdoor furniture, pathways, and fencing to ensure they are in good condition and visually appealing
- Monitor plant health regularly and report any signs of disease or pest infestations promptly.
- Take responsibility for the gardening tools and assets under your care, and promptly report any movement, loss, or damage to the appropriate person
Accountability and Safeguarding including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)
- Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies
- Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding…)
- Support the implementation of Safeguarding measures.
- Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment.
People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of Conduct and key policies (available at: www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp ). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
Benefits
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
24 annual leave per year
Contributions of Health Insurance (Nhima) as by Law.
Accident insurance for all injuries during work time.
National pension scheme contributions as by law
Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings - Induction training.
internal online opportunities, such as access to e-learning platform and webinars
Month contribution for phone tariffs
Annual Staff retreat
International environments with opportunities to learn from other country programs
Paternity leave of 5 days and maternity leave of 14 weeks
Breastfeeding breaks for nursing colleagues
Per diem for working and sleeping outside of duty town depending on the location.
Friendly and fair environment in small collective structure where everyone knows each other.
We have lunch break with meals available at the office (Mongu Office)
2 health breaks per day.
Salaries are according to People in Need Salary scale and shortlisted candidates to be informed about the salaries.
Requirements
Requirements
Grade 7,9 or 12 Certificate.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in gardening, landscaping and cleaning with 3 traceable references.
- Ability to demonstrate adaptability and Integrity in all tasks and interactions.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Essential
Ability to work as part of a team
Analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines
Ability to assess problems and recommend solutions
Willingness and eagerness to learn new things
Are you interested in joining us? Please apply in the link below. Send us your cover letter and CV which includes the contacts on your referees. Ideally, we need the name and email of your two previous line managers and one of HR.
Please note that PIN never ask for exchange of material, services or money for employment.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a garden or outdoor space? | This question seeks to understand your practical experience and achievements in gardening. | Detail specific tasks you handled, including challenges you faced and how you overcame them. |
| How do you prioritize your gardening tasks, especially when faced with tight deadlines? | The interviewer wants to assess your time management and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team in an outdoor setting. What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that plants remain healthy and free from pests? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take to maintain cleanliness in outdoor areas in a busy environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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