JOB ADVERT: Cleaner

Vacancy #: 1239

Unit: GWP CAF

Organization: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Location: Cameroon Country Programme Office, Yaoundé, Cameroon

Reporting to: Administrative and Financial Assistant

Work percentage: 100%

Function group: O

Expected start date: 15 February 2016

Type of contract: Fixed-term (12 months)

Closing date: 05 February 2016 (extended)

BACKGROUND

In the year 2000 the international community established the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which include the reduction of poverty, hunger, infant and maternal mortality, incidence of major diseases and improving environmental stability by the year 2015. Although only one of the goals directly relates to water, it has been shown that improved water management can make significant contributions to achieving most of the other goals. During the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) it was concluded that one of the pre-conditions for meeting the MDGs is the implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) principles. All countries lagging behind in good water governance were therefore called upon to develop national IWRM and Water Efficiency plans by the year 2005.

The Global Water Partnership (GWP) network assists governments in the sustainable management of their water resources through the promotion of IWRM. This mission is carried out in Central Africa through GWP-CAF Secretariat based in Yaounde/Cameroon (for more on the GWP network, visit the web site; www.gwpforum.org). The Secretariat (lodged by IUCN-PACO Cameroon office) needs the services of a cleaner for a fix term duration.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• General and daily cleaning of all office equipments and office spaces
• Tidy and clean coffee space neat
• Help in the organisations of meetings
• Clean designated areas (dusting, sweeping, mopping etc)
• Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and regular disposal of refuse
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs
• Help in the purchase of office supplies
• Carry out any other related tasks as need arises

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven working experience as a cleaner
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies  
• Be polite and Cooperate with the rest of the staff
• Follow all health and safety régulations
• Be an individual of integrity and high moral values  
• Secondary School Certificate
• Experience in a similar organisation an advantage  

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button at https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=1239&lang=en.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST).

About IUCN

IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges.

IUCN works on biodiversity, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world economy by supporting scientific research, managing field projects all over the world, and bringing governments, NGOs, the UN and companies together to develop policy, laws and best practice.

IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization, with more than 1,200 government and NGO members and almost 11,000 volunteer experts in some 160 countries. IUCN’s work is supported by over 1,000 staff in 45 offices and hundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors around the world.