Cleaner

Background/IRC Summary:

The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria – more than half of the country’s population – are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.

Job Overview/Summary:

Develop procedures to ensure that all areas of IRC offices and guesthouses are maintained to a high level of cleanliness and order.

Main responsibilities:

• Working days (Sunday to Thursday) from (08:00 am to 04:30 pm).
• Cleaning the main office, IRCguesthouse, kitchen and staff offices/rooms on a daily basis.
• Empty and clean trash cans in all rooms.
• Ensure that rooms and offices are tidy and cleaned of dust.
• Clean toilets and sinks.
• Washing the floors of laundries, bathrooms, waiting hall and other facilities of the center.
• Dust discharge when appropriate.
• Clean windows and corners.
• Keep refrigerators clean.
• Keep cleaning agents checked and ordered again through the supervisor
• Lock or unlock the building securely , if necessary
• Do any other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Preferably with a certificate of secondary education
• Must be educated; Can read and write in Arabic.
• At least one year of experience in a similar field.
  

Demonstrate skills and competencies:

• Commitment to the mission of the International Rescue Committee, its vision, values and approach – professional code of conduct.
• Written, incidental and verbal communication skills. Ability to transfer information effectively and strong experience in providing training and staff development
• An apparent sense of professionalism, integrity, and the ability to deal with diplomatically complex situations and find effective solutions.
• Excellent management, interpersonal skills and a strong ability to promote harmonious / coherent teamwork, in a multicultural context.
• Verify the ability to plan for the long term, organize priorities, and work under administrative and programmatic pressure with detailed guidance and professional patience.
• Very helpful and resourceful. Ability to establish positive working relationships with senior management and all other partners to maximize collaboration and productivity.
• Curiosity, the desire to learn and develop constantly and good spirits are a must.
• Analytical ability in finding effective solutions to complex issues while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.
  

Profession Standards :

The cleaner must be fit and vital, and this work can require great physical effort, as the cleaner can work long hours and must not be allergic to chemical detergents.

Language/Travel:

• Arabic is required.

Main working relationships:

Line Manager: WPE Officer

Indirect Director (if any):

Internal working relations: Communicate with employees who work in the office from all departments

External Business Relations: None

Professional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC’s Global Standards of Professional Conduct approach: integrity, service, accountability and equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and implements beneficiary protection policies against exploitation and abuse, child protection, and workplace harassment. Respect for financial integrity at work, fight against retaliation.

Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the country where this position is located and are currently outside your home country and have more than two years of international work experience, the Middle East has offered a competitive reward package. The package includes competitive compensation, return trip to the country, freight allowance, temporary housing and transportation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. The International Rescue Committee strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs.

Accountability to customers: IRC staff must commit to contributing to the sustainability and development of customer response mechanisms, and maintaining a culture of prioritizing the needs of our customers and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback. To make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.

Gender equality: The International Rescue Committee is committed tomaking it possible for both sexes to take part in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Diversity and inclusion: In theMiddle East, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations diverse in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. Most importantly, creating a safe work environment where everyone, from any background, cando their best is the right thing to do. So, fully prepare yourself for work.

The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment where all people are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. In line with our core values of integrity, service, accountability and equality, theIRC strives to maintain a work environment based on mutual respect where all individuals treat each other professionally, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment. The IRC will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation or bullying from persons in any IRC workplace. All IRC staff, wherever they are, are responsible for creating an environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying and retaliation.