NRC : Cook/Cleaner – Abuja

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    15 hours ago
  • Category:
    Facility and Security Services, Maintenance
  • Deadline:
    04/12/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.

If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Cook/Cleaner to join our team in Area South, Adamawa State

Role and responsibilities

Generic responsibilities 

  • Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
  • Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
  • Promote and share ideas for improvement
  • Perform according to the work and development plan
  • sweep, scrub, mop and polish floors in the office and guesthouses
  • vacuum clean carpets, rugs and draperies, wipe down glass surfaces
  • dust and polish furniture and fittings and tidy up offices
  • clean (metal) fixtures and fittings and wipe down glass surfaces
  • empty and clean trash containers and dispose of trash in a sanitary manner, clean wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers

 Specific responsibilities 

  • Clean the floor of the entire NRC Office and guesthouses and any annexes or covered spaces must be swept and mopped.
  • Clean the ceilings, walls, door frames, bookshelves, tables and chairs should be dusted and cleaned
  • Sweep and mop bathrooms/latrines thoroughly each day; bathrooms should be supplied with toilet paper and water as necessary.
  • Make up beds and change linens as required, iron and press clothing and linen and tidy up guestrooms
  • Tidy up rooms and wash windows as scheduled
  • Iron and press clothing and linen, sort, fold and put away clean laundry
  • Maintain all cleaning/cooking equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition
  • Monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacements
  • Wash dishes and clean office/kitchen according to agreed hygiene standards
  • Check all appliances in rooms are in working order
  • Deliver any requested housekeeping items to guest rooms and Keep track of cleaning and laundry supplies and make stock request as needed.
  • Ensure confidentiality and security of guest rooms
  • Observe and report damage of office/guesthouse property
  • Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items
  • Prepare meals during our dining hours
  • Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift
  • Perform any other task assigned by line manager
  • Competencies 

Generic professional competencies:

  • SSCE of WASSCE or NECO Educational Qualification is required
  • attention to detail/ reliability
  • listening skills
  • adaptability
  • planning and organizing
  • adaptability/team work
  • integrity/honesty
  • high energy levels
  • Must be able to work under pressure

Behavioural competencies

  • able to listen and follow instructions
  • able to work unsupervised and maintain a professional manner at all times
  • displays integrity and honesty
  • maintains a positive attitude towards residents, guests and visitors
  • demonstrates attention to detail and thoroughness
  • able to follow and adhere to standard policies and procedures

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements