Cleaner, Kyiv, Ukraine 323 views

Issued by: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine

Vacancy number: VNSMUG00981

Vacancy type: Local Contracted

Field of expertise: General Support Functions

Grade: G1

Number of posts: 1

Duty station: Kyiv

Date of issue: 25 November 2019

Deadline for application: 16 December 2019 – 23: 59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine is looking for a Ukrainian professional for the position of Cleaner with its main office in Kyiv. The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization.

Initial duration of assignment for this post is for a period of 12 months, with a possibility of extension, subject to a subsequent OSCE Permanent Council Decision to extend the mandate of the Mission.

All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link //jobs.osce.org/’>https: //jobs.osce.org/

Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, please see //www.osce.org/ukraine-smm’>http: //www.osce.org/ukraine-smm.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the National Building Management Officer and provides a full range of cleaning services to the Mission. The incumbent will specifically be tasked with the following duties:

1. Cleaning offices, conference rooms, corridors, kitchens, toilets and storage areas;

2. Dusting furniture, office, and IT equipment;

3. Vacuuming, mopping and washing floors;

4. Emptying waste bins, separating waste and the correct disposal of trash;

5. Assisting with the room preparation for meetings and providing glasses, crockery as well as hot and cold refreshments;

6. Assisting with the preparation for official functions and cleaning after events;

7. Assisting with preparation for official functions and cleaning after events;

8. Maintaining cleaning equipment in good order as well as cleaning and replenishing of coffee machines;

9. Checking cleaning supplies and informing the supervisor when stocks are low;

10. Providing cover for other assigned areas in the absence of team members;

11. Performing other duties as required.

Necessary Qualifications

Ukrainian citizenship or holding permanent resident status in Ukraine; Completed primary education or equivalent; Minimum 1 year experience as a cleaner/maid, ability to operate simple machines and using cleaning products; Professional fluency in Ukrainian and Russian languages, limited knowledge of English; Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure, proven resilience to high stress environments; Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; Cultural sensitivity and judgment.

Required competencies

Core values

• Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
• Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
• Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work

Core competencies

• Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization

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• Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
• Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
• Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
• Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
• Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances

Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
• Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
• Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 509.00 Euro/month. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna health insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.

How To Apply

For more details please visit the OSCE website employment section at //www.osce.org/employment/’>http: //www.osce.org/employment/. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link.

Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.