Helper at World Food Programme (WFP)

Ref: G1 (24481)

Organizational Context

• The job is found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area Offices (AOs) and Field Offices (FOs).
• Job holders report to the Administration Associate or the designate.
• These jobs require a good physical fit to lift and handle heavy items and work in all types of weather conditions.

Job Purpose

• To support site maintenance services in providing cleaning, laundry, basic garden maintenance, porter duties and other related manual work, to ensure WFP premises are well-organised, kept in a clean & hygienic condition and are in compliance with the established standards.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

• Perform basic maintenance of outdoor/indoor environments, to keep them clean, well-organised and in a good condition.
• Provide support in loading/offloading and moving office equipment, furniture, baggage and other items for efficient site maintenance services.
• Support preparation and delivery of food and beverages, arrange for basic refurbishment and maintenance of kitchen area and equipment to facilitate efficient service.
• Provide laundry services including basic maintenance of related equipment, to ensure that WFP office and guesthouse items are clean.
• Provide efficient cleaning services including kitchens and toilets to ensure clean, hygienic and well-organised working environment.

Standard Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• No specific requirements.
• Completion of Secondary School education is an advantage.

Experience:

• One year or more of related work experience.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of basic equipment and use of cleaning materials/solutions.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment and supplies related to work in a good working condition.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and meet the deadlines.
• High sense of responsibility and initiative.
• Punctuality, honesty and integrity.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work in a team.

Language:

• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of the UN language in use at the duty station and fluency (level C) in the duty station’s language, if different.

Desired Experiences for Entry into the Role:

• N/A

Terms and Conditions

• Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation package.