Housekeeper at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) – Abuja

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is recruiting a Housekeeper in Abuja to maintain clean, hygienic and comfortable delegation premises and residences. The position also supports household supplies and laundry services.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and other assigned areas in line with hygiene standards.
• Empty waste bins, ashtrays and shredders where applicable, and follow appropriate waste-disposal procedures.
• Clean water dispensers and arrange replacement or replenishment of drinking-water bottles.
• Move furniture safely when cleaning beneath or behind it and return items to their places.
• Complete the daily housekeeping checklist and report maintenance, hygiene or incomplete cleaning tasks.
• Wash residents’ clothing, bedding and towels according to the household schedule, normally twice weekly.
• Handle residents’ possessions discreetly and report damaged laundry or equipment.

Requirements

• Secondary education and at least one year of experience.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Previous work in housekeeping, cleaning or laundry is desirable.
• Basic understanding of hygiene, cleaning methods and safe handling of cleaning products is an advantage.

Contract and benefits

Full-time fixed-term contract for four months, covering maternity leave. The role offers work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment, a competitive employment package with medical insurance and an ICRC pension plan, and access to in-house training. The successful candidate may join an ICRC talent pool for potential future assignments.