Casual Worker - Cook / Cleaner at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income-generating activities, and a wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Casual Worker - Cook / Cleaner 

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract
Contract length: Weekly, with a possibility of extension depending on the need. 
Employment Period: Weekly Renewable

Duties and Responsibilities
Cleaning:

• Clean ceilings, windows, windowsills, furniture and equipment, main entrances and terraces on a daily basis;
• Wash the floors on a daily basis,
• Wash bathrooms, toilets and kitchens on a daily basis;
• Empty the bins on a daily basis and ensure that the inside of the bins is cleanly cleaned;
• Properly store cleaning equipment.

Laundry:

• Change when requested or at least once a week the sheets and pillowcase of each occupied room; 
• Change when requested or at least once a week the towels in the bathrooms;
• Extend the blankets of each room outside at least once a week; 
• Organizes the personal laundry of employees, towels and sheets of the houses;
• Ensure the proper ironing of personal linen and household linen.

Kitchen and Food:

• When requested by the expatriate employee, purchase fruits, vegetables and other foodstuffs;
• When requested by the expatriate employee, participate in the preparation of meals; 
•  Maintain own hygiene in meal preparation;
•  Keep kitchens clean and store utensils properly.

Logistics and Administration:

• Verify and ensure that hygienic equipment and cleaning products are available in homes, and submit to the Administrator a statement of needs when necessary;
• Ensure that window locks, French doors, doors work properly;
• Ensures that all doors and windows are closed all the time;
• Report to the Administrator any necessary maintenance and repairs of the facilities of the houses;
• Maintain proper records of all the office and guesthouse supplies in order and correct manner.
• Any other duties as assigned by the line Manager.

Experience and technical competencies

• SSCE, High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a Humanitarian INGO, hotel or restaurant in a similar capacity
• Able to work independently.
• Able to read and write.
• Able to fill the stock book and count inventory.

Ideally, you should also have:

• Flexibility with working hours.
• In-depth knowledge of hygiene in office and guest house cleaning.

Salary and Benefits
Casual Worker-Group C.

Application Closing Date
5th August, 2025, midnight (GMT-time).

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