We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•            No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

•            All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

•            Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI – Afghanistan

Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The role of a Cleaner is integral to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment within our organization. Cleaners play a crucial role in ensuring that our facilities not only meet but exceed the hygiene and sanitation standards, providing a positive and healthy atmosphere for all employees.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Cleaning responsibilities 90 %:

• Perform routine cleaning tasks, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming, to maintain cleanliness in offices, meeting rooms, and common areas.
• Ensure proper sanitization of surfaces, desks, door handles, and other high-touch areas to uphold hygiene standards and contribute to a healthy workspace.
• Clean and sanitize the washroom regularly, restock supplies, and monitor for any maintenance issues.
• Collect and dispose of waste from office bins daily.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and report to the line manager when replenishment is needed. Keep a well-organized inventory of cleaning materials.
• Take care of office flooring by vacuuming carpets and rugs and mopping hard surfaces as needed.
• Provide support in setting up and arranging furniture for meetings or events and ensure cleanliness before and after such activities.
• Report any maintenance issues, damages, or supply shortages to the line manager for prompt resolution.
• Strictly adhere to health and safety protocols, utilizing appropriate cleaning agents and equipment while following established procedures.
• Clean assigned stations (offices, washrooms, office compounds, and meeting rooms) thoroughly and follow all principles of hygiene, including washing windows, wiping screens and walls, and washing curtains.
• Make sure that all tea stations are cleaned, and all facilities are available (hot water, tea, coffee, and sugar).
• Monitor and clean all heaters daily during the winter season, ensuring fire safety.
• Participate in meetings when informed by the line manager.
• provide support while any shift is planned in the office.
• support other departments and programs in providing the necessary materials for trainings or workshops as requested (refreshment, lunch).
• Do the office deep cleaning twice a month.
• Basic knowledge of technician, such as repairs, maintenance, and installation of office equipment
• Ability to do proper laundry and ironing

Additional Responsibilities 10%:

• Collaborate with other team members and departments to address any challenges.
• Perform other duties when required.
• Any other duties assigned by the line manager.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• 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.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their personal development, and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members, and external partners and supporters
• 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 disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates the highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS:

Secondary education level or 12 Grade Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 1 to 3 years of working experience in relevant field
• Ability to work in a team and individual.
• Prioritizing and scheduling workload to ensure completion when faced with deadlines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course work including a government official, regional offices, and other staff.
• Thoroughly carrying out Save the Children International’s policy and practices.

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.

It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/8692/?keyword=Office+Cleaner&mode=location&utm_medium=jobshare