Job Vacancies at Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has worked in Nigeria since 2012, focusing its programming on adolescent girls’ empowerment, economic development, conflict mitigation, and humanitarian response.

HOUSE KEEPER

PROGRAM / DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

Mercy Corps has been present in Nigeria since December 2012, focusing its interventions on adolescent girls’ empowerment, economic development and conflict mitigation. In mid-2014, Mercy Corps has decided to address the rising humanitarian needs among displaced households and vulnerable host communities by in the northeast Nigeria and started its humanitarian program.
With funding from variety of donors, including OFDA, FFP, EU and ECHO, the humanitarian program has been focusing on food assistance, non-food items distribution, protection, livelihoods support, WASH and capacity building of humanitarian response actors.
All Mercy Corps interventions in Nigeria are implemented in a conflict and gender sensitive manner.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
Assist in receiving and assigning rooms to guest;
Assist in preparing and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks;
Assist in keeping the kitchen clean, keeping record of food items, make beds and lay dining table;
Sweep, scrub, mop and polish room floors
Vacuum clean carpets, rugs and draperies
Dust and polish furniture and fittings
Empty and clean trash containers from rooms
Dispose of trash in a sanitary manner
Clean wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers
Make up beds and change linens as required
Sort, wash, load and unload laundry
Iron and press clothing and linen
Sort, fold and put away clean laundry
Refill toilet paper rolls and hand soap in the bathrooms
Keep an eye out for issues such as burned-out light bulbs that need replacing, sometimes changing the bulbs or telling maintenance about the issues
Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition
Monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacements
Check stocking level of all consumables’ and replace to avoid stock out
Alert supervisor if guest are not complying to the rules and regulations

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
SSCE,HND/OND in any field.
Minimum 1-2 years of experience working experience as a house keeper in a reputable organization required
Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel
Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices
Strong interpersonal, and communication skills

COMPETENCIES
Ideal Candidate must:
Intelligent, able to work independently, honest and pro-active.
Have pleasant personality and be clean and smart
Fluency in English. Good knowledge of Hausa will be a plus

SUCCESS FACTORS
The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude. Ideally, s/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, including remote management.
S/he is a problem solver, who is adept in successfully dealing with issues of complexity.
S/he is an active listener and contributor, working to create a strong team share ideas and learn. Conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment.
Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

CLEANER

PROGRAM / DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mercy Corps has been present in Nigeria since December 2012, focusing its interventions on adolescent girls' empowerment, economic development and conflict mitigation. In mid-2014, Mercy Corps has decided to address the rising humanitarian needs among displaced households and vulnerable host communities by in the northeast Nigeria and started its humanitarian program.
With funding from variety of donors, including OFDA, FFP, EU and ECHO, the humanitarian program has been focusing on food assistance, non-food items distribution, protection, livelihoods support, WASH and capacity building of humanitarian response actors.
All Mercy Corps interventions in Nigeria are implemented in a conflict and gender sensitive manner.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The cleaner will be responsible for providing cleaning services as stated in the scope of work and will be based in Abuja .The candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Admin and Logistics Officer to ensure general outlook of the office/guest house is maintained. The duties are outlined as follows:
Check and dust vents, high and low corners within reach
Dust light fixtures and remove cobwebs
Check and dust wall decors and blinds
Clean windows and glass partitions
Sweep, mop and sanitize floor
Wipe door handles and light switches
Dust doors and door frames
Damp wipe stair case banisters
Empty waste bin & replace liners
Clean counter tops
Dust and organize inside the shelves
Replace hand paper towel and clean eating area
Clean Microwave inside & outside and air dry
Clean refrigerator inside and outside
Wash, dishes, cutlery and mugs
Clean and sanitize sink
Sweep, mop and disinfect floor
Dust doors and door frames
Empty waste bin & replace liners
Clean and disinfect hand wash basin
Wash, disinfect in/out toilet bowls and counter tops, then wipe dry
Dust light fixture and bulbs
Sweep, mop and sanitize floors
Restock tissue paper, fresh towels and hand wash when required
Empty waste bin & replace liners
Replace air fresheners
Dust doors and door frames
Dust furniture surfaces, computers and equipment, file cabinets
Wipe door handles and light switches
Check and dust vents, high and low corners within reach
Dust doors and door frames
Sweep, mop and sanitize floors
Empty waste bin & replace liners
Sweep, mop and disinfect floor in security post
Dust window, furniture and blinds in security post
Empty and wash water dispenser tray
Replace water dispenser bottles
Water potted plants
Wash and sanitize all waste bin
Clean wall of office entrance
Wash drums and refill water weekly

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
S.S.C.E required
Minimum 1-2 years of experience working experience
Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel
Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices
Strong interpersonal, and communication skills
Fluency in English is required.

SUCCESS FACTORS
The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude. Ideally, s/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, including remote management.
S/he is a problem solver, who is adept in successfully dealing with issues of complexity.
S/he is an active listener and contributor, working to create a strong team share ideas and learn.
Conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment. Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours.
Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

TO APPLY
Applicants should submit their CV's and Cover letter in one document to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org

Note

All applications must include the position title in the subject line.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity organization and we strongly encourage women to apply for this position.

DUE DATE: 8 March, 2017