Housekeeper at Cooperazione Internazionale - COOPI (4 Openings)

COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. COOPI aims to help the world’s poorest to improve their access to healthcare, food, and financial security, and to overcome their special vulnerability to wars, civil conflicts and natural disasters. For 50 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economical Services, Water and Sanitation, Disaster Risk Reduction, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Housekeeper

Locations: Benue, Kaduna, Katsina & Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• To support in ensuring that the COOPI office premises, guest house, and surrounding areas are tidy and clean.
• To maintain their hygiene and cleanliness. The use of specific tools and equipment to clean and organize areas efficiently and time effectively.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points on a daily basis;
• Daily sweeping and mopping floors of offices, guest rooms, common areas and storerooms with brushes or dust control mops and wet or damp mops.
• Daily dusting and/or damp wiping, washing or polishing furniture, windows sills, external surfaces of cabinets, shelves, chairs, etc. in offices, guest house and common areas.
• Cleaning toilets, urinals, hand basins and sinks on a daily basis in offices, guest house and common areas.
• Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels, etc.) in the guest rooms, offices, and designated hand washing areas throughout the compound as appropriate.
• Sweep the compound on a daily basis or as necessary.
• Using antiseptic solutions and detergent as appropriate for cleaning and laundry.
• Maintain general tidiness of the guest rooms and offices including making beds and arranging the rooms neatly.
• Assist with cooking and buying groceries when required to do so.
• Report to the logistics focal point on cleaning stock levels (i.e. shortage of toilet papers, powder soap, etc.) and request for replacement.
• Report to the Logistics focal point any non-functioning and/or broken items, equipment, furniture, etc. in the guest house, office and common areas in the compound;
• Ensure highest standards of personal hygiene, including showering and changing of personal work clothes on daily basis.
• Render laundary services to guest house residents.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Requirements

• Diploma / Certificate in hospitality/housekeeping, with previous experience working in similar positions
• At least 2 years experience working for an international organization in a similar role.
• Skills & Experience Essential:
• Be professional, motivated, flexible, and culturally sensitive
• Experience in cooking different dishes, cleaning, and general sanitation
• Have excellent communication skills.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the English language (spoken & written).
• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2025