Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 650 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.

Overall purpose of the role:

The Representation of the Danish Refugee Council in Ukraine (hereinafter DRC) is an international non-governmental organization that promotes and supports long-term solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. The DRC in Mykolaiv is looking for a cleaner.

Main Responsibilities:

• Daily wet cleaning of offices, common areas (corridor, kitchen, restroom, conference room);
• Daily dry cleaning of surfaces in common areas, as well as their disinfection;
• Polishing surfaces and furniture;
• Ensuring cleanliness of glass, mirror, and ceramic surfaces;
• Washing kitchen appliances and utensils (coffee maker, kettle, refrigerator, etc. as needed);
• Monitoring the availability of office consumables (liquid soap, toilet paper, hand towels, cleaning agents, etc.);
• Daily garbage collection, replacement of garbage bags;
• Seasonal window cleaning (twice a year or as needed);
• Conducting general cleaning four times a year;
• Dusting switches, skirting boards, and hardware;
• Caring for office plants;
• Creating an atmosphere of cleanliness and friendliness.

DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process;
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback;
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation;
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly;
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Required experience and competencies:

• Experience in office cleaning (desirable);
• Diligence;
• Punctuality;
• Integrity;
• Love for cleanliness;
• Responsible execution of duties.
• Proficiency Ukrainian and Russian languages.
• English (not necessarily).

We offer:
Contract length: 3 month renewable after satisfactory probation period.
Level: K non Manager
Designation of Duty Station: Mykolaiv – Full time based
Start date: As soon as possible.

Application process:
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages in English).

Applications are open until 5th March 2024

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

We reserve the right to conduct further interviews before the deadline for submission of applications.