Cleaner
Job Description
Job Highlight
This is an entry-level opportunity to contribute to the smooth functioning of a leading international organization. The position offers a stable work environment and the chance to develop basic skills in cleaning and maintenance.
About the Region
The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security.
About the Country/Multi-Country Office
Based in Addis Ababa, the Horn of Africa Multi-Country Office (HAMCO) delivers project management, procurement, and infrastructure services across Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan, with a primary focus on health, agriculture, and economic development. Established in 2009, HAMCO partners with governments and development stakeholders to implement impactful, results-driven initiatives that contribute to sustainable development.
Job Specific Context
Role Purpose
The Cleaner performs simple, repetitive manual tasks under close and direct supervision, ensuring the cleanliness and orderliness of the UNOPS premises in Addis Ababa.
Functions / Key Results Expected
- Daily Cleaning and Maintenance
- Daily sweeping, scrubbing/mopping and polishing floors.
- 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.
- Daily cleaning of toilet floors, toilet pans/cubicles, urinals, wash basins and checking and cleaning of blocked drains. Disinfect toilet, canteen floor and mirror.
- Daily cleaning of all wastepaper, wastage and garbage as per on-the-spot instructions from in and around the offices and their disposal outside the building in a proper and environment friendly manner or at the designated place(s). All waste papers must be shredded before disposal.
- Inserting plastic bags into trash cans.
- Cleaning of mirror and glass surfaces.
- 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 cups, water glasses and other kitchen items used by staff and keeping the refrigerator and other kitchen appliances clean.
- Clean common areas, entrance and stairs.
- Watering flowers and caring for plants.
- Support Services
- Serve refreshment for staff, guests and meeting participants as requested.
- Provide support during any office events and celebrations.
- Carry out services such as movement of files, dispatch of paper/mail within the offices, including movement of office supplies and goods, like (refreshment, stationery and cleaning material), making photocopies and other tasks as assigned by UNOPS staff related to the execution of their everyday official duties.
Skills
Manual Labor, Time Management, Detail-oriented
Education Requirements
Desired
- Secondary school (High School Diploma) is desirable.
Experience Requirements
Required
- No prior experience required.
Desired
- Proven experience in cleaning and housekeeping
- Experience in cleaning services.
- Experience of working with the UN/NGO is an asset
Language Requirements
Required
Amharic, Fluent
Desired
English, Basic.
Opportunities for learning and growth
- Commitment to Excellence: Our support extends to all personnel at every level of the organization.
- Ongoing Development: We provide ongoing opportunities to help our people learn, develop, and excel at their jobs.
- State-of-the-Art Learning: Access a wide range of learning through our blended learning programmes, covering Leadership development and Personal and professional development.
- Key Credentials: Opportunities to benefit from Internationally recognized technical certifications and Membership to professional associations in various areas.
- Internal Culture: We foster an environment that encourages and supports knowledge sharing and collaboration.
