The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Housekeeper
Job Ref.: ABJ2026600574 Location: Abuja (FCT) Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
To provide cleaning, housekeeping and laundry services for the ICRC delegation and residences. Maintain a clean, hygienic and comfortable environment, and support household operations through the replenishment of food stocks and cleaning consumables, as required.
The incumbent is expected to understand and apply basic hygiene principles and safe housekeeping practices.
Responsibilities Cleaning and Housekeeping:
Clean and disinfect bathrooms and ensure that high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are consistently maintained.
Empty waste bins, ashtrays and shredders, where applicable, and ensure proper waste segregation and disposal.
Clean and maintain water dispensers, ensuring that water bottles and reserves are replenished or replaced when necessary.
Safely move movable furniture, where necessary, to clean underneath and behind it, ensuring all items are returned to their original positions.
Complete the daily housekeeping checklist and promptly report any outstanding cleaning tasks, maintenance issues or hygiene concerns.
Washes residents' clothes, bed linen and towels twice a week, or according to the established household schedule.
Handles residents' personal belongings carefully and respects their privacy.
Reports any damaged clothing, linen or laundry equipment to the line manager.
Your Profile Educational Qualification and Experience:
Secondary education with 1 year experience
Previous experience in housekeeping, cleaning, laundry or a similar position is desirable.
Good command of spoken and written English.
Basic knowledge of hygiene, cleaning procedures and the safe use of cleaning products is desirable.
What We Officer
Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
In-house training opportunities for personal development.
Fixed Term contract. (Maternity Cover 4months)
The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere, and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.