Caretaker, GIZ AU Office

GIZ- Internal/External Vacancy Announcement #035/2020

 GIZ has been supporting the African Union (AU) on behalf of the German Federal Government since 2004. With around 20 regional and continental technical cooperation projects in line with the AU's stated goals, the GIZ AU portfolio is now active in 34 countries across the continent and has staff in 17 countries of Africa. Majority of employees of the GIZ AU projects are based in the headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Pretoria, South Africa.

 The GIZ AU Office in Addis Ababa is looking for an experienced employee who, with creative will as well as openness to piloting and innovation, contributes to the further development of this dynamic GIZ portfolio and supports us in making the GIZ Office to the AU efficient and cost-effective.

The caretaker is responsible for

• Repairs, maintains and services of GIZ office areas, systems (lighting, electricity, water, swage), as far as possible
• Carrying out DIY, technical or other jobs in the premises, or performing tasks related to incoming/outgoing goods
• Provides relocation services
• Smooth and timely performance of the assigned tasks
• Keeping the office premises and Vehicles tidy
• Assisting other colleagues as needed in the office on request
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

 Minimum qualifications:

• Diploma or similar qualification from a recognised technical or construction college

Professional experience

• At least 3 years’ professional experience in a comparable position

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Physical strength and resilience
• Ideally a knowledge of English
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with the management
• Reliable and punctual with dedicated professionalism to job and duties, appropriate appearance and clothing