Casual Workers [Cleaning and Janitorial Support, Logistics and Moving Support] 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 [Cleaning and Janitorial Support, Logistics and Moving Support] 

Location: Abuja
Supervised by: Administration Officer
Reporting to: HR and Admin. Team Leader
Area of Operation: Nigeria
Employment Period: Daily, Weekly Renewable (As Needed)
Type of Contract (Expat/National/Trainee): National

Purpose

• Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and well-kept office, guesthouse, and compound environment that supports staff well-being and efficient operations.
• Ensures high standards of hygiene and facility upkeep, while providing basic logistics and movement support for office and guesthouse supplies, equipment, and related activities.

Duties and Responsibilities
Office / Guesthouse Cleaning:

• Maintain the guesthouse rooms and offices including toilets, bathrooms clean at all times.
• Do laundry and iron of bedsheets and pillow sheets and clothes at the guest house.
• Do the beds preparation and prepare rooms when visitors come to the guesthouse.
• Dusting / cleaning of office equipment like copiers, furniture and the windows and floor.
• Getting rid of the cobwebs in and around the office and in the guesthouse.
• Getting rid of unwanted grass growing within the compound.

Maintenance of supplies:

• Ensure that supplies such as tissues are placed out in offices when supplies are low.
• Make requests for hygiene products like detergents, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies to the logistics department.
• Maintain proper records of all the office and guesthouse supplies in order and correct manner.
• Make sure that the toilet /latrines are supplied with toilet paper rolls, water and soap.
• Proper collection of rubbish in one central location for disposal and providing containers for rubbish in offices
• Cleaning guesthouse store on a weekly basis or as when needed.

Logistics and Moving Support:

• Assist with loading, off-loading, and movement of office supplies, furniture, boxes, and equipment within offices and guesthouse premises.
• Support setting up meeting rooms, training venues, and office spaces including arrangement of chairs, tables, and basic materials.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing deliveries in designated storage areas.
• Support minor office relocations, rearrangements, or workspace setup as directed by the HR/Admin or Supply Chain team.
• Help maintain cleanliness and orderliness of storage areas and logistics spaces.
• Provide general manual support during distributions, events, or operational activities when required

Other:

• Monitor and report any irregularities in the office and guesthouse
• Any other duties as assigned by the HR & Administration Team Leader.

Requirements

• 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.

What We offer

• Contract length: Weekly or Monthly engagements, with a possibility of extension depending on the need. 
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC Casual Worker structure. 
• This is contractually a national position for which local Nigerian terms and conditions apply. 

Application Closing Date
When the right candidate is identified.