Cleaner, Office Administrator/ Coordinator

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the worlds poorest countries.

Our programs in Rwanda employ innovative techniques and models, such as linking agriculture and nutrition and applying the graduation model, to help transform the extreme poor's lives. Our team in Rwanda is implementing the graduation program to help our beneficiaries in the Gisagara and Nyaruguru Districts graduate from extreme poverty.

Vacancy announcement/Cleaner

Job Description

Title: Cleaner

Grade: GB 1

Supervisor: Operations Officer

Location: Huye

Contract: Open Ended

Position Summary

Concern Worldwide is seeking to recruit a Cleaner for its Operations Department, to be based in Huye. The Cleaner will report directly to the Operations Officer, under the overall supervision of the Operations Manager.

This is an open-ended opportunity, beginning with a three-month probationary period. Upon successful completion of the probation, the candidate may be offered a permanent position.

General Duties and Responsibilities

All duties must be carried out in accordance with Concern Worldwide policies and procedures, the Administrative Manual, Logistics Manual, Human Resources Manual, and Transport Manual as well as the national laws of Rwanda.

Specific Responsibilities

Office Cleaning (Inside, Outside, and Compound Areas)

• Clean offices, toilets, the compound, backyard, and area outside the gate on a regular basis.
• Remove dust from chairs, tables, and other office furniture daily.
• Ensure that waste is properly disposed of in the designated area.
• Request cleaning materials in a timely manner and ensure their proper usage.
• Return items to their original place after cleaning.
• Wash and regularly hang to dry any clothes, linen, or cleaning cloths used.

Tea/Coffee Preparation

• Prepare tea and coffee as needed throughout the day.
• Keep the kitchen and cooking utensils always clean.
• Report any missing or broken kitchen utensils to the line manager.

Generator Operation

• Switch on the generator whenever there is a power outage.
• Switch off the generator when power is restored.
• Refill the generator with fuel as needed.
• Record usage details (hours run, quantity of fuel consumed, etc.) in the generator log sheet each time it is used.
• Share the weekly generator log sheet with the Logistics Support Officer.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other duties as mutually agreed with the line manager.
• Cover the gatekeeper during their absence (e.g., lunch hour).
• Report any irregularities concerning compound security to the line manager.
• Be prepared to take on additional tasks or work extra hours during emergency situations, if needed.

Qualifications and experience required

• Minimum of High school diploma
• At least two years of work experience on the same responsibilities
• Good communication skills specifically able to communicate in English Cleary since will be working in English speaking environment , French will be an added value
• Physically fit
• Punctuality and trustworthiness

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Honesty and trust worthiness
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural and multinational environment
• Ability to implement Concerns Policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient support of the Organizations Objectives
• Ability to maintain the utmost discretion and confidentiality

We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter.

All applications should be submitted through email: before June 19th, 2025 . Please indicate the position you are applying in the subject line of the email

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme