Cleaner
Greece
JOB DETAIL
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
Context
In the framework of the situation regarding the migrants, asylum seekers and refugees across Greece, IOM Greece is establishing a pool of candidates interested to join the organization as soon as possible. The action under which the candidates will be selected shall contribute to the provision of targeted care interventions to the unaccompanied children (UMC) residing in Greece. Therefore, IOM will capitalize on its extensive experience on the areas of child protection so as to provide tailored support and interventions to the UMC by offering accommodation and care services.
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator/Field Office Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Facility Coordinator, the successful candidate will take care of the assigned facility and carry out cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Ensure that all the facility premises are kept clean and in an orderly condition; this includes but is not limited to: keeping clean all rooms, office premises, balconies, lavatories, corridors, stairs, backyards, gardens, garbage disposals, walkways, surrounding areas of the office, and all equipment and appliances.
- Use appropriate cleaning supplies for each type of surface or equipment, especially computers and printers.
- Organize and assist unaccompanied migrant children in keeping their rooms clean and tidy.
- Organize unaccompanied migrant children with their laundry, operate washing machines and dryers.
- Prepare and follow cleaning schedules.
- Report to the Facility Coordinator any problems with the fittings in lavatories, or any other related to the facility.
- Ensure that all lavatory supplies (toilet paper, soaps, and hand towels) are available always and replenish when needed.
- Attend to cleaning supplies stock and prepare list of supplies to be purchased, when requested.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Education
- High School degree/certificate with one year of relevant working experience;
- Training or certification relevant to the position is an advantage.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
- Proven working experience as a Cleaner;
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies is an advantage.
Skills
- Good communication skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Ability to work under difficult conditions.
- Ability to work in shifts (afternoon and/or weekends)
Languages
For this position, working knowledge of Greek is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of English is advantage.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies
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