Cleaner

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U. S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.

If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Background/ContextThe IRC has operated in Syria since 2012, providing protection, health, economic recovery, and early childhood development programs in Idleb, Aleppo, Ar-Raqqa, Hassakeh, and Deir ez-Zor, with new programs expanding into Hama, rural Damascus, and Homs. With a team of over 750 members, the IRC has established trust and strong community relationships, ensuring access and effective service delivery.

It plays a significant role in Syria’s NGO, donor, and coordination forums, holding key positions and adapting to the evolving context. With the new realities under the new government, as of December 2024, the IRC has deployed a team to Damascus to set up operations and engage in coordination structures for newly accessible areas across Syria—including parts of NES, NWS, and other previously unreachable locations in South and Central Syria, adjusting operations to maximize coverage and efficiency.

Job OverviewDevelop routines to ensure all areas of the IRC Offices and Guest houses are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene. ResponsibilitiesCleaning the office and guest house during work periods. Providing drinks to IRC guests. Unpacking and cleaning garbage baskets in all rooms while keeping desks tidy. Cleaning bathrooms and sinks. Wash the floors in the rooms, corridors, kitchen and bathroom and sterilize them periodically in the office and guest house. Clean dust when necessary.

Inform the supervisor of the missing materials before they are finished, inspect the cleaning materials, and send the request to the supervisor. Lock or unlock the building securely, if necessary Change bed covers and pillows in guest houses and wash them well. Cleaning and washing blankets and sheets in guest houses. Cleaning and arranging guest houses. Isolating kitchens on a weekly basis in both the office and guest houses Cleaning balconies and windows on a daily basis. Any additional tasks requested by the supervisorMinimum Qualifications: Education: Preferably, obtain a secondary education certificate.

Work ExperienceAt least One year of progressively responsible professional experience of NGOs or INGODemonstrated Skills And CompetenciesGood communication skills. Honesty and reliability Speed and effectiveness in work, focusing on details. Ability to follow instructionsLanguage/TravelArabic is required, while English will be an added advantage. Travel: not required. Key Working RelationshipsPosition Reports to: Admin Assistant. Position directly supervises: N/AIndirect Reporting: Senior Admin Officer Key Internal Contacts: IRC employeesKey External Contacts: N/AProfessional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality.

In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the country where this position is based and are currently residing outside of your home country, you may be eligible for an attractive relocation package. Eligibility is determined based on IRC's operational needs and specific role requirements.

IRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff in our programs. Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery. Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct.

These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.