Organization: Right To Play Ethiopia

Department/Division: Admin

Reports to: Logistics Assistant

Work Location: North Shewa, Amhara region, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia

Authorized to work in: Ethiopia (Eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship)

Target Hiring Range: Local salary scale applies (Grade 1). Hiring range and benefits will be shared with applicants as part of the recruitment process. Please note that this is a national position, and salary will be paid in local currency.

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Duration: Full-time, one-year contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding

Application Closing Date: October 30, 2025

We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

Established in 2000, Right to Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.

OUR CULTURE:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion

• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate

• Display Courage – Act with integrity

• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another

• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

The Cleaner reports directly to the Logistics Assistant. The primary responsibility of the Cleaner is to ensure the office and compound spaces are clean and provide a presentable working environment for staff and visitors.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

1. Office Cleaning:

   • Cleans the office building floors and windows by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing accordingly and washes the curtains as required.

   • Dusts and wipes office furniture and equipment.

   • Ensure the compound and garden are well maintained, where applicable.

   • Cleans office kitchen floors, equipment and utensils.

   • Cleans and tidies the office toilets.

   • Disposes garbage on daily basis and washes towels, where applicable.

   • Replenishes consumable items such as soap and paper towels.

   • Ensures that the water dispenser is clean and drinking water is available at all times.

   • Ensures the availability of fuel at the office for generator, where applicable.

   • Notifies the line manager on required cleaning materials and equipment.

   • Maintains and safely stores cleaning equipment.

   • Notifies the line manager concerning the need for major repairs of furniture and other equipment.

   • Ensures that offices are bug free; sprays office with insecticides as needed.

2. Administrative support

   • Greets visitors coming to the office at reception and escorts them to the appropriate RTP staff.

   • Serves refreshments to guests and RTP staff members as required.

   • Runs the office generator where applicable.

   • Performs administrative tasks such as photocopying.

   • Undertakes errands externally as requested.

   • Packs/unpacks equipment as needed.

3. Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Post-primary school certificate

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years’ experience similar or directly related work in an office environment.

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

The core competencies include:

• Enthusiastic to perform all physical aspects of the cleaning job responsibilities

  • Strong sense of responsibility, initiative and self-motivation

• Ability to work independently with little supervision

  • Ability to understand and implement hygiene rules

  • Patient and polite

  • Time management and multitasking

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have physical stability and skills to do the job such as ability to stoop and climb ladders

  • Understand proper hygiene and sanitation techniques

  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

LANGUAGES:

• Excellent local language and basic knowledge of English also required

Additionally:

The incumbent is expected to follow a pre-set fixed timeline to complete the tasks but adjusts these when new priorities or requirements are raised by others. The incumbent could decide to work before the office starting time to avoid interruption to other employees.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.

• Competitive salary and benefits (e.g. medical and life insurance, transportation allowance)

  • 20 paid vacation days per year

  • 3 personal days per year

  • 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year

  • Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support

  • Annual learning week

  • Annual staff recognition awards

  • Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices (e.g. Facebook Workplace)

  • Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives

  • Wellness programs

  • Playful activities and events

How To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.

Application: -

• Please submit your application by emailing your Resume (CV) to RTP.Ethiopia@righttoplay.com

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting of applications will begin immediately.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right to Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent criminal check as a condition of employment.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email at careers@righttoplay.com. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.