Background:
Creative Associates International (Creative) is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, D.C., the firm has field presence in more than 20 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Project Description:
The USAID-funded Pakistan Reading Project (PRP), implemented by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and its partners (Creative Associates International, World Learning, and Institute of Rural Management), is a seven year project with the objective to support the provincial and regional departments of education (DoE) throughout Pakistan to improve reading skills of children in grades one and two. The project will achieve this goal through three distinct but interrelated components that will work in synergy to affect the quality of early grade education: improve classroom learning environment for reading, improve policies and systems for reading, and community based support for reading in Pakistan.
Position Summary:
To ensure that the office rooms, toilets, kitchen and stairs are kept in a clean and orderly condition, keeping in view all the hygiene requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
- On a daily basis, clean floors/ carpets, surfaces and fixtures in assigned facilities to proscribed standards and in keeping with assigned schedules.
- Maintain the order and cleanliness of cleaning supply closets and cabinets. Request cleaning supplies and equipment, as needed, in a timely fashion. Maintain cleaning equipment and materials in good and clean condition.
- Clean bathrooms and eating areas daily to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
- Empty wastebaskets daily. Prepare for scheduled trash pick-up. Remove equipment boxes and shipping containers for storage or disposal, as directed.
- Sweep walkways, external stairs and outer areas at least once a day. Pick up and dispose of litter.
- Clean windows, refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, lighting fixtures, as needed or scheduled. Wash carpets, as needed or scheduled.
- Provide emergency or spot-cleaning assistance, as needed or requested.
- Help to prepare rooms for meetings and other activities, as assigned.
- Identify and report maintenance concerns, including but not limited to: problems with plumbing, light fixtures, windows, doors, and cleaning equipment.
- Responsible for the washing and cleaning of floors, crockery, utensils, work surfaces and other kitchen equipment of staff guest house to ensure that the necessary hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained.
- Will serve tea / refreshment to guests
- Run errands, as directed.
- Perform other duties, as assigned
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Basic education, preferably upto Matric
- At least one year of experience of working in International/National level set up in same or similar like capacity.
- Must be local and can speak local language.
- Responsiveness to direction and willingness to learn
- Good attitude and personal hygiene is a must
- Demonstrated cleaning skills
Applicants having permanent residency/domicile of the same city/district/agency will be given preference in shortlisting process. No telephonic inquiries please, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.