Cleaner/Helper, East Jerusalem, State of Palestine (LICA)

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For every child, hope

UNICEF in the State of Palestine (SoP) works to uphold the rights of children to access services and protection, from early childhood through to adolescence. Our objective is to ensure that every child in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, irrespective of background or circumstance, has an equal chance to fulfil their potential.

In the past years, UNICEF in the State of Palestine has achieved a high reach and engagement through its communication channels. UNICEF-SoP would like to build on this and continue engaging with our audience, who are not only seek information but are willing to have important conversations on crucial issues concerning children’s wellbeing and rights.

How can you make a difference?

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented cleaner to provide high-quality cleaning services for a newly built five-floor office building in Beit Hanina, East Jerusalem. The role includes deep cleaning, as well as ongoing daily and monthly maintenance to ensure a clean and hygienic work environment. Responsibilities include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing common areas, and maintaining restrooms, along with the provision of necessary cleaning materials. The ideal candidate should have experience in professional cleaning, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. If you take pride in maintaining a spotless and welcoming space, we encourage you to apply

Objective: Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the office building before and after occupancy.

Purpose: Provide a healthy and professional work environment through a structured cleaning schedule.

Expected Results: satisfactory clean work environment

- Deep cleaning of all office facilities including kitchens, restrooms, corridors, stairs, entrance, terrace, windows, balconies and workstations

- Daily maintenance cleaning and hygiene

- Monthly deep cleaning tasks.

Your key functions/accountabilities

Daily cleaning tasks:

- Floor maintenance (sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping).

- Surface disinfection (desks, shelves, high-touch areas).

- Trash removal and sanitization.

- Cleaning and disinfection of restrooms, kitchens, and common areas, etc.

- Refill paper, soap and other dispensers; Re-fill supplies where needed.

Monthly deep cleaning tasks:

- Deep carpet cleaning and tile scrubbing.

- Window washing (interior and exterior).

- Wall, ceiling, and fixture cleaning.

- High-dust area cleaning.

- Sanitization of staircases and handrails.

Other duties including support in catering and hospitality arrangements:

- Assist in organizing hospitality events.

- Clean and prepare the meeting/conference room before and after visitors arrive.

- Wash kitchenware and tidy dining areas after meals and events.

- Maintain kitchen stock levels.

- Support staff with special meeting requests, including room setup, hospitality needs, etc.

- Move and carry boxes or small quantities of office supplies as needed

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

- Completion of secondary education is required.

Experience:

- Minimum of 2 year of relevant experience in cleaning, preferably working with international organizations.

- Ability to work independently and have a knowledge in cleaning and detergent materials

- Proven work experience as in an international organization or embassy is an asset.

- Handy and able to provide maintenance is an asset

Language Requirement:

- Fluency in Arabic and working knowledge in the English Language.

- Working knowledge in Hebrew Language would be an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

The successful candidates will be administered under a UNOPS LICA contract.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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