Housekeeper

About the role

The Housekeeper keeps ICRC premises, including offices and residences, clean, hygienic and orderly, providing a comfortable and safe working and living environment for staff. The post is based in Juba, South Sudan, on a 1-year fixed-term contract starting 1 December 2026, reporting to the Housekeeper Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Wash bathrooms, offices and residences; check that bathrooms stay clean and empty paper baskets in all rooms.
• Prepare and serve coffee and tea, and wash cups and cutlery.
• Check and replenish toilet paper, hand soap, insecticide and air fresheners.
• Wash towels, wipe and wash floors, clean desks, furniture, copy machines, scanners and printers, and clean windows, doors and switches.
• Clean fridges inside and out, and wash all curtains.
• Keep the outside of offices and residences tidy and report maintenance needs (electricity, plumbing, lights) to the Premises department.
• Provide cleaning, housekeeping and laundry services and inform the Premises department of any issues, such as damaged furniture or equipment.
• Support colleagues in manual tasks when assigned and help maintain confidentiality.

Required profile

• Basic literacy, primary school education or related; basic knowledge of English and Arabic.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in housekeeping, cleaning, laundry or a similar position.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift and move cleaning equipment.
• Honesty, integrity, confidentiality and respect for colleagues and visitors.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, equipment and hygiene standards.
• Ability to operate basic cleaning equipment safely.
• Knowledge of basic health, safety and hygiene practices.
• Good organization, attention to detail, time management and communication skills.