Deadline to apply: 07 April 2021

 

NGO Name: Mercy Hands for Humanitarian Aid (MH)

 

Website: www.mercyhands.org

Contact Email: info@mercyhands.org

Contract Duration: 12 months

Working Hours: Full Time

Governorate: Basra

Nationality: National

Number of positions: 1

Salary: 350 USD

Organizational Background

Mercy Hands for Humanitarian Aid is a non-governmental not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization that works in conflict-torn and disaster-affected areas to save lives, sustain human rights and restore a healthy community. We serve people in need, regardless of their religion, sect, ethnicity and/or political affiliation. We aspire to live in a society where justice prevails, law rules, individual and group rights are preserved, differences are acknowledged and welcomed, people work together to develop and sustain resources for future generations, and manmade disasters are virtually nonexistent.

 

Project Description:

MH is implementing a livelihood project, funded by UNDP, in the city of Basra. The second output of this project aims at implementing eight vocational training courses in sectors of construction, culture, ecotourism and eco-sustainable tourism; twelve business training workshops; and two job fairs. In order to implement such activities, MH is looking for one janitor who will keep the vocational training center in clean and orderly condition.

 

Position Description

The janitor is responsible for cleaning and keeping in order the vocational training center.

 

Responsibilities:

• Keeping assigned areas clean and in order

• Work successfully with other employees and follow supervisor’s instructions

• Comply with safety rules and procedures and with covid-19 prevention measures

• Other duties as assigned

 

Qualification & Preferred Skills:

 

Minimum Education: No training required

Minimum Experience: No specific experience required, but a previous experience in a similar position would be an asset.

• Working knowledge of both Arabic, written and spoken

• Ability to perform physical tasks and sometimes to lift and carry heavy objects

• Ability to work in a team and comply with superior instructions

 

How to apply:

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to those two email addresses, with the title of the position you are applying for (Janitor): jaaqoop.alnashmi@mercyhands.org AND justine.lefeuve@mercyhands.org

 

Mercy Hands is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the value of diversity in the workplace. We make no employment or volunteering decisions based on gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

All employees are expected to comply and provide signature to state commitment to our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct regardless of employment agreement or rank. These documents will be included as part of the employment contract.

 

The role holder will have direct responsibility and supervision of staff working with intensive contact with children and/or young people.

 

Successful candidates must undertake a formal criminal record check, or where this is not possible, complete a self-declaration on any criminal convictions.

 

We expect employees to avoid any personal, financial or other interests that might hinder their capability or willingness to perform their job duties. Successful candidates are expected to sign Mercy Hands Conflict of Interest Policy.

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