Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Consultant for Cleaning Services
Locations: Abia and Delta
Employment Type: Contract
Program / Department Summary
- Mercy Corps has been present in Nigeria since December 2012, focusing its interventions on adolescent girls’ empowerment, economic development and conflict mitigation. In mid-2014, Mercy Corps has decided to address the rising humanitarian needs among displaced households and vulnerable host communities in the northeast Nigeria and started its humanitarian program.
- With funding from variety of donors, including OFDA, FFP, EU and ECHO, GIZ, Fpizer the humanitarian program has been focusing on food assistance, non-food items distribution, protection, livelihoods support, WASH and capacity building of humanitarian response actors.
- All Mercy Corps interventions in Nigeria are implemented in a conflict and gender sensitive manner.
General Position Summary
- The company will provide 2 personnel (cleaners) will be responsible for providing cleaning services as stated in the scope of work and 1 will be based in Abia and 1 in Delta. The cleaners who will work under the direct supervision of the Operation Assistant to ensure general outlook of the office space is maintained in each location.
- The duties are outlined as follows.
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General Interior (Reception, Offices, Conference Room) | M | W | F | Remarks |
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Dust furniture surfaces, computers and equipment, file cabinets, |
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Check and dust wall decors and blinds |
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Clean windows and glass partitions |
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Sweep, mop and sanitize floor |
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Wipe door handles and light switches |
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Dust doors and door frames |
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Damp wipe stair case banisters |
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Empty waste bin & replace liners |
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SBQ |
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Dust furniture surfaces, computers and equipment, file cabinets |
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Wipe door handles and light switches |
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Check and dust vents, high and low corners within reach |
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Dust doors and door frames |
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Sweep, mop and sanitize floors |
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Empty waste bin & replace liners |
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Others |
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Sweep, mop and disinfect floor in security post |
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Dust window, furniture and blinds in security post |
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Empty and wash water dispenser tray |
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Replace water dispenser bottles |
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Water potted plants |
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Wash and sanitize all waste bin |
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Clean wall of office entrance |
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Wash drums and refill water weekly |
Accountability:
- Reports Directly To: Operation Assistant
- Works Directly With: Finance, Program and Operation teams.
- Supervisory Responsibility: None
Requirements, Knowledge and Experience
- Detail CV, SSCE Required.
- 1-2 years of experience working experience in a Similar Role
- Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.
- Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices.
- Strong interpersonal, and communication skills
- Fluency in English is required.
- Must be residing in Abia State and Understand the local context in Abia.
- Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for Interviews.
Success Factors:
- The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude. Ideally, s/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, including remote management. S/he is a problem solver, who is adept in successfully dealing with issues of complexity.
- S/he is an active listener and contributor, working to create a strong team share ideas and learn. Conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment.
- Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours.
- Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Application Closing Date
8th April, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications Or Cover Letter and CV in a single Document addressing to “The Procurement Manager - Mercy Corps Nigeria” to: ng-quotations@mercycorps.org using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail. e.g "Consultant for Cleaning Services, Abia or Delta