Housekeeper (Need Basis) 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.

COOPI started its operations in North-East Nigeria in July 2014 to carry out a rapid evaluation of the most relevant constraints suffered by the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) displaced by the food crisis and the Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin. The COOPI Nigeria Field Office is located in Sokoto State, in order to cover intervention LGAs in Sokoto State and to provide direct assistance to the IDPs and their hosting communities, through a multi-sectorial program covering Food Security, Disaster Risk Reduction, Social protection, Early Recovery, and Livelihoods, Nutrition and Child Protection interventions. COOPI’s capacity to respond to the humanitarian situation in the country is confirmed by its experience in providing humanitarian aid in more than 27 other Countries around the World, in over 50 years of operations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Housekeeper (Need Basis)

Location: MAB Global Estate – Gwarimpa, Abuja
Employment Type: Part-time

Job Summary

• To support in ensuring that COOPI office premises, guest house, and surrounding areas are tidy and clean.
• To maintain their hygiene and cleanliness.
• They use specific tools and equipment to clean and organize areas efficiently and time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points on a daily basis;
• Daily sweeping and mopping floors of offices, guest rooms, common areas and storerooms with brushes or dust control mops and wet or damp mops.
• Daily dusting and/or damp wiping, washing or polishing furniture, windows sills, external surfaces of cabinets, shelves, chairs, etc. in offices, guest house and common areas.
• Cleaning toilets, urinals, hand basins and sinks on a daily basis in offices, guest house and common areas.
• Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels, etc.) in the guest rooms, offices, and designated hand washing areas throughout the compound as appropriate.
• Sweep the compound on a daily basis or as necessary.
• Using antiseptic solutions and detergent as appropriate for cleaning and laundry.
• Maintain general tidiness of the guest rooms and offices including making beds and arranging the rooms neatly.
• Assist with cooking and buying groceries when required to do so.
• Report to the logistics officer on cleaning stock levels (i.e. shortage of toilet papers, powder soap, etc.) and request for replacement.
• Report to the Logistics officer any non-functioning and/or broken items, equipment, furniture, etc. in the guest house, office and common areas in the compound;
• Ensure highest standards of personal hygiene, including showering and changing of personal work clothes on daily basis.
• Render laundary services to guest house residents.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma/certificate in hospitality/housekeeping, with previous experience working in similar positions

Skills & Experience:
Essential:

• Be professional, motivated, flexible, and culturally sensitive
• Experience in cooking different dishes, cleaning, and general sanitation
• Have excellent communication, skills.
• At least 2 years experience working for an organization in a similar role.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the English language (spoken & written).
• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of the local language.

Application Closing Date
11th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Or
Candidates from and or living in Gwarimpa or environment are advised to apply in person at:
127 Diamond Street,
MAB Global Estate, Gwarimpa,
Abuja.

Note

• This ToR shall be inclusive of any other task specifically assigned by the Head of Mission and direct supervisor.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.