Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a Cleaner for our offices in Athens.

About the job

The Cleaner will assist in the day to day cleaning needs of the office while ensuring a healthy and clean work environment. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• The Cleaner should ensure that the office and working spaces are always clean according to local safety and hygiene standards.
• Wash bathrooms, mop floors and clean fixtures
• Sanitize kitchen floors and counters
• Vacuum and wash carpets, and polish and wax floors
• Clean rooms, halls, lounges, balconies/terraces and corridors
• Empty and wash wastepaper baskets and ashtrays
• Replenish bathroom supplies and disinfect bathroom floors
• Wash dishes and place them in the dryer if needed
• Arrange dishes in cupboards if needed
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment
• Hang draperies and dust and wash windows
• Wash and stock towels if needed
• Drafting a list of required cleaning supplies on monthly basis and submit to the Supply Chain Department

About you

To be successful in this role we expect the following:

• 1-3 years of experience, if possible, in a specialized cleaning services company
• Clean and organized
• Good time management
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Fluent in Greek
• Basic English (desirable)

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer:

Contract length:

• Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract under Greek Labor Law with a possibility of extension based on funding and performance.
• Part time position – (modality of shift work: Weekdays 17:00 – 21:00 or 07:00 – 09:00 weekdays and 8-hour workday on Saturdays)
• Designation of Duty Station: Athens
• All allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus)
• DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development.

Application process

Are you interested? Then apply for this position online: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.

Closing date for applications: 24.04.2023

The screening process for this position is on rolling basis, so early submission of applications is encouraged. DRC reserves the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.