Fresher O’ Level Office Cleaner NGO Jobs – Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Organization: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Administration Officer
About US:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) supporting relief and development work in over 100 countries around the world. CRS carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. CRS’ Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations; serving people on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. CRS has worked in Uganda since 1965, initially providing emergency assistance to Sudanese refugees living in the north. Over the years, CRS has expanded its programming to also address development needs in western, central and eastern Uganda. CRS’ projects in Uganda currently include agriculture, health, microfinance, peace building and youth. CRS Uganda implements its programs through partnerships with local organizations, including the Catholic Church, other faith-based organizations and community entities for maximum impact and sustainability.
About the Project:
CRS is leading a consortium of 6 implementing and technical partners to run a five-year, $35 million USAID/FFP funded program called Nuyok to build resilience to shocks, enhance livelihoods through improved food security and nutrition and promote maternal and child health for vulnerable rural families in four districts of Karamoja – Abim, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk and Napak – which are home to 406,880 people living in an estimated 58,126 households. Nuyok seeks to strengthen governance and gender equity, community capacity to manage shocks and stresses, traditional and diversified livelihood opportunities and nutrition and health (including improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) of pregnant and lactating women, adolescent girls and children under five years of age.
Job Summary: The Office Cleaner will perform cleaning and related services to ensure clean and pleasant working/living environment adhering to strict hygiene standards to safeguard the health and safety of individuals. You will provide some routine administrative support services and will contribute to the proper stewardship of resources to help ensure operational effectiveness in support of high-quality programming.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clean guest house facilities, including washrooms, verandas, windows, doors and guest house premises including sweeping/mopping the floor, dusting tables and chairs, removing of cobwebs, and dispose of waste per established schedules.
- Replace toiletries and other needed materials in a timely manner. Report on need for stock replenishment, including for cleaning materials and tools in advance
- Monitor and report on the need for provision of drinking water and refill the water dispenser.
- Take proper care of equipment and facilities while cleaning and utilize cleaning materials economically to ensure resources are used in a proper and accountable manner.
- Boiling water for tea/coffee for all staff and ensuring that cups and glasses and plates are well arranged and clean always.
- Cleaning and sweeping the compound always at guest house.
- Inspect regularly and report on any equipment and utilities malfunctioning, as well as on facilities maintenance and repair needs. Monitor and report on maintenance and repair work progress guest house.
- Washing beddings, towels and all other guest house facilities always including laying beds in all rooms
- Provide support in various administrative activities, including but not limited to; photocopying, filing, mail routing, inventory physical count, substituting for Receptionist during breaks, etc.
- Carry out any other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant for the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Office Cleaner job must hold an ‘O’ Level Education or equivalent
- At least two years of work experience in a similar position
- Practical experience in customer care
- Strong understanding of storekeeping
- Service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs
- Well-organized with ability to follow oral instructions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good oral communication skills in English
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Trusting Relationships
- Professional Growth
- Partnership
- Accountability
How to Apply:
All candidates should Email a cover letter and CV only to ug_recruitment@crs.org
- NB:
- Large files and/or scans of documents will lead to rejection of your application.
- In the subject line of the email, copy and paste – OFFICECLEANER. All applications that do not contain this subject line will be rejected and not read.
Deadline: 20th August 2020 by 5:00pm