Consultant (Cleaning Services) - Abia and Delta at Mercy Corps Nigeria

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant for Cleaning Services

Locations: Abia and Delta
Employment Type: Contract

Program / Department Summary

• Mercy Corps has been present in Nigeria since December 2012, focusing its interventions on adolescent girls’ empowerment, economic development and conflict mitigation. In mid-2014, Mercy Corps has decided to address the rising humanitarian needs among displaced households and vulnerable host communities in the northeast Nigeria and started its humanitarian program.
• With funding from variety of donors, including OFDA, FFP, EU and ECHO, GIZ, Fpizer the humanitarian program has been focusing on food assistance, non-food items distribution, protection, livelihoods support, WASH and capacity building of humanitarian response actors.
• All Mercy Corps interventions in Nigeria are implemented in a conflict and gender sensitive manner.

General Position Summary

• The company will provide 2 personnel (cleaners) will be responsible for providing cleaning services as stated in the scope of work and 1 will be based in Abia and 1 in Delta. The cleaners who will work under the direct supervision of the Operation Assistant to ensure general outlook of the office space is maintained in each location.
• The duties are outlined as follows.

Accountability:

• Reports Directly To: Operation Assistant
• Works Directly With: Finance, Program and Operation teams.
• Supervisory Responsibility: None

Requirements, Knowledge and Experience

• Detail CV, SSCE Required.
• 1-2 years of experience working experience in a Similar Role
• Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.
• Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, and communication skills
• Fluency in English is required.
• Must be residing in Abia State and Understand the local context in Abia.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for Interviews.

Success Factors:

• The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude. Ideally, s/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, including remote management. S/he is a problem solver, who is adept in successfully dealing with issues of complexity.
• S/he is an active listener and contributor, working to create a strong team share ideas and learn. Conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment.
• Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours.
• Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Application Closing Date
8th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications Or Cover Letter and CV in a single Document addressing to “The Procurement Manager - Mercy Corps Nigeria” to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail. e.g "Consultant for Cleaning Services, Abia or Delta