🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ ChildFund International – Housekeeper

Title: Housekeeper

Location: Freetown

Reporting To: Admin Officer

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Under the direction of the Administrative Officer, this position is responsible for performing janitorial duties for the Country Office. Knowledge or willingness to learn proper cleaning techniques is essential.

Duties and RESPONSIBILITIES

Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

•  Maintain the cleanness of the office (all surfaces, floors, windows, waste paper bins emptied, bathrooms and as required) and front entrance of building.
•  Sweeping, dusting and mopping of flooring, rooms and stairs, and cleaning office desks and furniture
•  Cleaning windowsills and windows in the office building
•  Clean and sanitize bathrooms/toilets
•  Clean sinks, countertops, microwaves, and refrigerators in offices
•  Wash tea cup, saucers, trays, towels and other dirty items of all staff members and visitors
•  Wash window curtain periodically
•  Sweep and mop as necessary all outdoor areas in compound (including balconies)
•  Uproot shrubs and grass and clear debris from grounds
•  Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
•  Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies,
•  Monthly planning of procurement of all cleaning items to be submitted to the Admin Officer (e.g. cleaning fluid, garbage bags, soap, toilet paper etc) efXmdA3 C0zkMl
•  Identify needed repairs in the compound and premises and alert Admin Officer for action
•  Once cleaning is done, assist in other office work such as photocopying documents, filing and other minor administrative job when requested by staff
•  Conduct herself/himself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to ChildFund and not jeopardize its humanitarian mission;
•  Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
•  Other duties assigned.

EDUCATION

HS Diploma or equivalent experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

•  At least a year of experience experience as a Cleaner/Housekeeper or janitor.
•  Good communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Good client/customer service skills.
•  Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
•  Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
•  Ability to work effectively with a team.
•  Ability to work independently as needed to support the group effort.
•  Basic knowledge of cleaning products or willing to learn.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

•  Excellent interpersonal skills.
•  The ability to work independently/self-starter

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