Cleaner/Cook at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people affected by war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Cleaner/Cook

Location: Monguno, Borno
Primary supervisor: Log/Admin Officer

Job Overview/Summary
The cleaner/cook covers a dual responsibilities for:

• Keeping the IRC office and guesthouse both inside and surroundings neat and clean during weekdays and on rotation during the weekends. She/he is also responsible for maintaining adequate stocks of appropriate cleaning materials and supplies,
• Responsible for food preparation for IRC accommodated staff/guest.
• She /he is also responsible for maintaining adequate stocks of cooking and food supplies in the GH.
• The main goal of this position is to keep the Guess House clean and also prepare food for the accommodated staff and guest.

Major Responsibilities
She /He will:

• Clean the floor of the entire IRC office and guesthouses and any adjoining annexes or covered spaces must be swept and mopped
• Clean the ceilings, walls, door frames, book shelves, tables and chairs should be dusted and kept cleaned
• The windows should be cleaned and washed.
• The rubbish bins in each room should be emptied and returned daily.
• The bathrooms/latrines should be swept and mopped thoroughly each day; bathrooms should be supplied with toilet paper and water as necessary.
• Laundry should be done as necessary; all clothes should be ironed and folded.
• Keep track of cleaning and laundry supplies and make procurement lists as needed.
• Prepares nutritious, varied, meals at a schedule determined or by request from the staff and the supervisors.
• Does regular market shopping for meals; maintains minimum stocks of staple items.
• Tracks “kitty” contributions from staff accommodated and expenditures; presents receipts from merchants as available.
• Maintains and monitor potable water stock.
• Keep food stuffs clean, using bleach solution on vegetables as appropriate.
• Keeps kitchen area and utensils clean and hygienic at all times.
• Assists in organizing special meals or events as needed
• Perform other duties, as needed or requested.

Job Requirements

• Education: Able to communicate in English (speak and write English, recommended)
• Work Experience: Have worked as a cook and cleaner in either a private and or public entity.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Able to clean, maintain minimum hygiene, cleanliness.
• Able to independently put together tasty, varied, and nutritious meals
• Able to keep food and food preparation area and materials hygienic
• Able to track kitty accounting
• Strong ability to work in a team
• Self-motivated and proactive;
• Thorough and organized

Language Skills:

• Must be a Nigerian; preferably from Monguno
• Certificates or Licenses: Ability to maintain a clean environment and cook tasty meals

Working Environment:

• The positions are located in IRC Base Office Monguno - situated in northeast Nigeria - where military operations against the Non State actors is ongoing.
• Monguno has no electricity or telecommunication system in place, so staff depend on the internet for official communication.

Benefits

• Competitive Monthly salary,
• 13th Month Salary Inclusive,
• Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letters and CV's to "The Senior Human Resource Manager" via: [email protected] Subject of the application should read: "Cleaner/Cook, Moguno."
Or
Hand delivery Applications should be submitted in Monguno Base Office.