#British Embassy
#Position: Cleaner

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: ETB 8,316.90

Application Deadline: Nov, 3/2021 (7 days left)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organizational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other categories protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
The main purpose of the job:
The job holder is required to undertake cleaning duties using the prescribed methods and frequencies in line with the requirements of the cleaning specification and safe working procedures.
Roles and responsibilities:

Using electronically powered scrubbing/polishing / vacuuming machines to scrub, polish, spray and clean floors;

Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles in offices and meeting spaces;

Sweeping floors with brushes or dust control mops;

Cleaning restroom and hand basins and sinks;

Dusting, damp wiping, washing or polishing the furniture, shelves, window sills and external surfaces of cupboards, radiators and fitments;

Undertake deep cleaning with other team members as per the periodic cleaning plan;

Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) if required;

Undertake wall washing or inside window pane cleaning to a height no greater than body height plus an arm’s extension from floor level, during periodic cleaning maintenance programmes;

Keep a check on cleaning stock levels and inform of low stock levels (e.g. cleaning products)

Clean kitchen items (dishes, utensils, etc.)

Assist arrangement of lunch and refreshment for meetings launched by FCO.

Washing and ironing of curtains, towels, sofa covers, etc.

Carry out other routine tasks required from time to time.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience 

High School Certificate

At least two years of work experience

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

Good command of English Language

Required competencies

Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace

Grade: S3
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Working hours per week: 36 hours
Duration of Post: 4 months
Region: Africa
Country/Territory: Ethiopia
Location (City): Addis Ababa
Type of Post: British Embassy
Number of vacancies: 1 (One)
Salary: ETB 8,316.90
Start Date: 15 November 2021
End Date: 31 March 2022
 
Working patterns:

Normal working hours are 07:00 - 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 7:00 – 13:00 on Fridays

Additional Information

The locally engaged staff of all grades will be entitled to paid annual leave as follows:
Up to 2 years 22 days
After 2 years service 25 days
After 5 years service 30 days
In addition to annual leave, the British Embassy observes up to a maximum number of 14 Ethiopian, British and Religious public holidays each year. A list of such Embassy holidays will be published each year. Office Staff required to work on these holidays will be granted time off in lieu or overtime where circumstances permit.

Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.

Please check your application carefully before you submit it, as no changes can be made once submitted.

The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.

Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Addis Ababa are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Ethiopia.

All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;

Obtain the relevant permit

Pay the fees for the permit

Make arrangements to relocate

Meet the costs to relocation

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.

Information about the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Competency Framework can be found on this link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note:  Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5

Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.

Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application

All applicants must be legally able to work in Ethiopia with the correct visa/status or work permit.

The British Embassy in Addis Ababa is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.