Cleaner (Retainer)-UNOPS

Job Description

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options. Explore what we offer: https

Duty station: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa.

Functional Responsibilities

The Cleaner will be reporting to the Admin Clerk and will be responsible for the following duties

Day to day functions

• Clean and sanitize office spaces, restrooms, kitchen areas, hall, and other assigned areas and clean windows, glass surfaces, and mirrors.
• Dusting, sweeping, washing and mopping of the office floor, bathrooms, kitchens, furniture  and other materials.
• Ensure all cleaning supplies and equipment are in good working order.
• Filling dispensers with liquid soap and toilet paper, disposable paper for toilet, towels and deodorants;
• Removal of dust and local contamination from the open surfaces of cabinets, shelves; tables, chairs, desks, windows, doors, doors frame, IT and office equipment.
• Collection of waste and paper from baskets, removal of waste to the designated place, inserting plastic bags into trash cans; and empty trash bins and dispose of waste according to procedures.
• 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;
• Notify Admin clerk  of occurring deficiencies or needs for cleaning and repairs
• Assist in the setup and cleanup of special events, if required.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity at all times.

Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the Admin Clerk.

• Monthly deep cleaning
• Cleaning of floors: sweeping, washing, removing stains from the floor, deep cleaning of the floor;
• Perform deep cleaning tasks such as carpet cleaning and floor waxing when necessary
• Washing of windows.
• Conducting monthly disinfection and deep cleaning

Key results expected

• To provide professional cleaning services to UNOPS premises.
• To observe the environmental safety of the detergents used, in accordance with HSSE and sanitary standards.
• To observe the norms and rules of safety, fire and electrical safety.
• To commit to wear the Personal protection equipment at all times while providing the cleaning services

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• Secondary School completion is desirable.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of relevant experience in cleaning and housekeeping, or a combination of education and experience, is required.
• Experience of working with the UN/NGO is an asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision is an asset

Language Requirements:

• Basic English speaking skills and a good understanding of the English Language in general is highly desirable.
• Fluency in the local language (Amharic) is required.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA)
Contract level: LICA 1- Support

Contract duration: One year initially, renewable subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
This is a local position, and hence is open to Ethiopian nationals only.

Application period: 02-Jan-2025 to 08-Jan-2025.