Cleaner (Part-time, NPSA1)

Background

 

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

 

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

 

Project Description

In 2023, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) approved a 5-year (2024 – 2028) project for the Republic of Uzbekistan entitled Integrated Rural Development (IRD) Project in Uzbekistan that is financed and executed by the IsDB in response to an official request from the Government of Uzbekistan. The Project will be implemented under the National Implementation Modality (NIM) with the MEF playing an executing entity’s/implementing partner’s role for it. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) County Office in Uzbekistan is responsible for Component B: Consultancy services for rural infrastructure development – Community empowerment.

•    Perform project office cleaning functions as required, including washing, sweeping and dusting;
•    Clean surfaces, including floors, furniture, wall, doors, windows, and other office supplies;
•    Empty and clean waste-paper baskets on regular basis:
•    Keep project office premises clean;
•    Maintain and clean all cleaning equipment utilized;
•    Prepare office premises for the changes of year seasons;
•    Clean project meeting room facilities as and when required;
•    Ensure timely watering of greenery in the project office premises;
•    Monitor and inform supervisor regarding stocks of all cleaning supplies;
•    The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
 

Institutional Arrangement

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager in Tashkent, the Cleaner will be responsible for providing cleaning functions in the project office premises in a timely and secure manner through fulfilling the assigned tasks.

Competencies

Core 

Achieve Results:  LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively:  LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously:  LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility:  LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination:  LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner:  LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:  LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination .

 Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

 

  

Required Skills and Experience

 

Education:

Secondary education is required.

Experience:

At least 1 year of experience as a cleaner will be an asset.

Required skills: 

Good health and physical state; 
Essential communication skills; 
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team; 
Initiative, ability to work under pressure, ethics and honesty. 

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:

Communication. 
Interpersonal skills. 
Proactivity. 
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
The ability to follow health and safety standards. 
Time management. 
 

Required Language(s) (at working level):

Fluency in Uzbek is required; Knowledge of Russian is desired.
 

Women candidates are strongly recommended to apply!

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