Housekeeper (On Need Basis Only) at Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI)

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 (On Need Basis Only)

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Overall responsibilities

• The Housekeeper / Office Cleaner is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, hygiene, and overall tidiness of COOPI’s office premises, guest house, and compound.
• This includes performing routine cleaning, laundry, basic cooking, grocery shopping, and supporting staff comfort and safety through consistent sanitary practices.

Cleaning and Sanitation Duties:

• Perform daily cleaning of office spaces, guest rooms, common areas, and compound, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and disinfecting.
• Clean restrooms, toilets, hand basins, kitchen areas, and workstations, ensuring hygiene standards are met at all times.
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces (e.g., door handles, telephones, remote controls, switches) at least 2–3 times a day.
• Empty and sanitize trash bins, paper shred containers, and transport waste to designated collection points.

Laundry and Housekeeping:

• Provide laundry services for guesthouse residents and ensure proper use of antiseptic and detergent products.
• Maintain tidiness in guest rooms, including making beds and organizing personal areas.
• Replenish consumables (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels, etc.) in offices, restrooms, and guesthouse areas as needed.

Kitchen and Food Support:

• Assist with cooking duties and ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen surfaces, utensils, and appliances.

Maintenance and Stock Monitoring:

• Report any damaged or non-functioning items (e.g., equipment, furniture) in the office, guest house, or compound to the Logistics Officer promptly.
• Monitor stock levels of cleaning and hygiene supplies and request replacements when necessary.
• Sweep the compound and maintain external cleanliness.
• Perform other related tasks as required by the supervisor or other designated staff to ensure smooth operations and a comfortable working/living environment.

General Support Duties:

• Sweep the compound and maintain external cleanliness.
• Perform other related tasks as required by the supervisor or other designated staff to ensure smooth operations and a comfortable working/living environment.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 2 years experience.

Application Closing Date
24th March, 2026.

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

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Position will be on need basis only.