About Samaritan's Purse

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Samaritan’s Purse is privileged to be part of the humanitarian effort in Ethiopia and legally registered as foreign charity to work in Ethiopia since October 08, 2018.

Open Position: 1

JOB SUMMARY 

The office cleaner will be responsible for cleaning and arranging the office. Need to use cleaning equipment and supplies to maintain a high standard of cleanliness for the office including sweeping, mopping, and buffing floors, vacuuming carpeted areas, dusting surfaces, scrubbing and disinfecting lavatories, and polishing woodwork. In addition, she/he shall carry out all the tasks and responsibilities entrusted to her by Samaritan's Purse Organization with a generous and serving spirit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Conducting the cleaning schedule on a daily basis and depending on the needs and changing requirements of the office caravans including cleaning all the rest rooms and other sanitary facilities and the arrangement of offices and rooms affiliated to the office of Samaritan's Purse Organization in the office.

·         Conducting the cleaning schedule on a daily basis for the office; that is, cleaning all the restrooms and making sure of the cleanliness of the staff accommodation, ensuring a healthy environment for the employees.

·         Reporting to the base officer about the required detergent materials for the cleaning purpose.

·         Maintaining the office furniture and equipment and immediately reporting to the base coordinator about any damages to be repaired in any caravan or in any other assets belong to Samaritan's Purse Organization.

·         Support the cook in preparing the kitchen so that all employees can easily access to tea and coffee and ensure the cleanliness of cooking utensils and all parts of the kitchen after the staff finish eating the lunch.

·          Ensure hospitality for all staff, visitors and guests of the office by serving with water, coffee or tea and that they are well received in accordance with the ethical conduct of the organization.

·         Filing up the water filters every day, ensuring that water filters are disinfected regularly.

·         Other duties assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements

Education / Experience Needed

·         Completion of secondary school;

·         At least 1-year Work experience in relevant field;

SKILLS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritan’s Purse’s code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritan’s Purse’s Statement of Faith, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In addition, the following skills are required

·       Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations

·       Basic English language skill essential.

·       Read and write in local language

Skills Required

§  Ability to work well with others & ability to carry out tasks individually

§  Multi task oriented with the ability to work.

§  Excellent organizational

§  Effective communication skills.

§  The ability to work in a team

§  The ability to work in a fast-paced environment

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·       The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the maintenance and construction workshops.

·       May travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions.

·       Work in a security context that is fluid

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

The employee is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse Safeguarding policy and Code of conduct.

Employee should remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, which will enable him/her to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct his/herself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

How to Apply

Submit your CV/Resume (maximum of 2 pages) and application letter (one Page only) via email: hrspe@samaritan.org. Please write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, "Facility Custodian”

Only candidates that are short-listed will be contacted