CLEANER, UGANDA

THE ORGANIZATION

The Alliance of Bioversity International (www.bioversityinternational.org) and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) (www.ciat.cgiar.org) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstream innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people in a climate crisis.

The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

About the position

The Alliance is searching for a Cleaner. The position has the responsibility of providing a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout office premises to the Alliance Office in Uganda. The position will report to the Coordinator I – Operations.

Main responsibilities

The incumbent will specifically perform the tasks listed below.

·         Develop routines to ensure all areas of the office premises are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.

·         Clean office rest rooms and hand basins.

·         Wash floors in laundry, kitchen, bathroom and colliders.

·         Wipe around the surface in kitchen and make sure the sink is always clear of utensils.

·         Keep a check on cleaning materials and re-order via the Operations Associate.

·         Empty and wash out bins in all rooms.

·         Tidy and dust meeting rooms.

·         Tidy and dust Offices.

·         Vacuum door mats.

·         Perform other role related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education qualifications and experience

·         High School diploma.

·         At least three (3) years of work experience in a similar position gained in an international organization.

·         Good written and oral communication skills.

·         Fluency in English.

·         Exceptional customer service skills and pleasant personality.

·         Active listening skills.

·         Good cleaning services.

·         Good organizational skills.

·         Exceptional time management skills.

Benefits

Terms of employment

This is a nationally recruited position based in Kawanda, Uganda. The initial contract will be for up to two (2) years, subject to a probation period of three (6) months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.

This position is graded at BG02 level with a basic monthly salary of UGX 1,485,641. This grade is on a scale of BG01 to BG14 (BG14 being the highest level according to the Alliance job classification framework policy). We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including but not limited to insurance, retirement plan, staff training and development, paid time off and flexible working arrangements.

The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer, and strive for

gender, diversity and inclusion in our staff, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic.

Applications

Applicants are invited to visit  https://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/ to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number Ref: ABC-UG-027 Cleaner as the position applied for. Application and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting.

Note: The Alliance does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (application, interview meeting, processing or training). The Alliance also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Applications closing date: 15^th March 2024

Please note that email applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at:

                                 http://alliancebioversityciat.org