We are here for our neighbors in need, who are suffering in this broken world.

ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.                                

ZOA is looking for a

Cleaner

ZOA’s programme in Ethiopia

ZOA works in several regions in Ethiopia: Gambella Regional State (field office in  Gambella Town), Somali Regional State (field office in Dolo Ado and Melkadida refugee camp), Tigray Regional State (field office in Shire and Mekelle), Oromia Regional State (field office in Harar), Amhara and Addis Ababa. In Ethiopia, ZOA works with Internally Displaced People (IDPs), host populations, persons with disabilities, returnees, and a large population of refugees who fled a combination of violence and drought in Somalia, South Sudan and Eritrea. 

Your challenge 

•  This role is Responsible for clearing and cleaning the kitchen and to keep office building in a clean and orderly condition.

  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points.

  • Sweeping floors with brushes or dust control mops.

  • Mopping floors with wet or damp mops

  • To dust, damp wipe, wash or polish office furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of cupboards, shelves and fitments

  • To replenish consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) if required within the contract.

  • To clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, baths, showers and drinking fountains.

  • To carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job

Job Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements,

·       College Diploma (10+3) or Technical (TVT) certificate in Catering or Housekeeping,

·       At least 3 years’ experience as a Cooker/Cleaner preferably in Catering or Hotel sector;

Special Requirements

·       Good Verbal Communication,

·       Have good time keeping

·       Excellent inter personnel skills and able to work in a team

·       Willingness and ability to be flexible

·       Trustworthy and reliable

·       Good Communications Skill both English and local language

·       Commitment to and understanding of ZOA’s aims, values and principles

 VALUES:

Accountability:

·       Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results in line with ZOA core values;

·       Good knowledge of CHS and capacitate partners to work in adherence to CHS;

·       Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved;

·       Creates a managerial environment in-country to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding.

Ambition:

·       Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self;

·       Widely shares personal vision for ZOA, engages and motivates others;

·       Future oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

·       Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues, members, donors and partners;

·       Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength;

·       Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

·       Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions;

·       Willing to take calculated risks.

Integrity:

·       Honest, encourages openness and transparency;

·       Always acts in the best interests of children.

How to Apply

ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.

 If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via THIS LINK

CV’s of no more than 3 pages in length are appreciated.

Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform all other candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. An assessment may be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.

Please note that, as part of its recruitment process, ZOA carries out background and reference checks for all candidates. As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment). 

"Women are highly encouraged to apply for the position"

Also we reserve the right to stop accepting applications before the end date if we find a suitable candidate.