Cleaner at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - Spain

Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctor without Borders (MSF), founded in 1971, is an international
humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to population in danger in more than 60 countries. MSF has been present in Nigeria for 20 years. Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization, which helps populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cleaner

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment type: Fixed term - Contract starting with 6 months (208 working hours per month)
Level: 01

Main Purpose 

• Execute, according to hygienic standards, housekeeping, cleaning and tiding up activities in order to ensure public and staff private areas are in good condition.

Job Description

• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets and other rooms in MSF houses/offices.
• Do the laundry iron clothes and other housekeeping activities.
• Support the cook (washing up, cleaning the kitchen, etc.).
• Sweep and mop the floors.
• Restock supplies (toilet paper, soap, etc.) as required.
• Upon arrival, prepare hot water for tea/coffee and refill drinking water.
• Check that the toilets are well stocked with paper, soap.
• Check that the water supply (kitchen, showers, etc.) is sufficient during water cuts.
• Keep premises properly locked (doors, windows).
• Immediately report any damage, safety concern, or unusual situation (e.g., pests, broken fixtures)
• Report when stock is low.
• Safely handle and store cleaning materials and chemicals.

Requirements

• Education: Secondary education
• Experience: One year work experiences with MSF or other INGO.
• Language: English and Hausa Languages
• Competencies: Commitment to MSF Principles, Behavioural Flexibility, Stress Management, Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Service Orientation.

Remuneration

• As per MSF salary scale (National contract).

Application Closing Date
July 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Submit your motivation letter, updated CV, and relevant academic certificates through the form.
• Fill in the required details and attach the requested documents.
• Only electronic applications will be considered.
• Physical or hard copy submissions will not be accepted at this time.
• We thank all applicants for their interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the recruitment process.
• MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality, and culture.
• Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
• MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.
• MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.
• Women and People with Disabilities are encouraged to Apply.