POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks to recruit Temporary Office Cleaners who will be responsible for ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness and ground maintenance throughout the premises. This position is on a temporary basis; the incumbents will be relieving office assistants or will be engaged when needed.

The duty stations for this position are Kikuyu & Ngong Road.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop routines to ensure all common areas of the offices are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Assist in the general cleaning of the offices.
• Ensuring that yard work and maintenance of outdoor areas are carried out and keeping the compound clean, trimming the fences, trees, and shrubs, and tending to the flowers
• Drawing to the attention of the appropriate authorities, any repair or maintenance work required at the offices.
• Ensure the availability of cleaning supplies in all sanitary places.
• Use cleaning materials and consumables economically.
• Empty general waste refuse bins and make sure all refuse is disposed of promptly and using proper disposal methods.
• Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly.
• Assist in the organization of archived files.
• Any other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of secondary school education
• Certificate in housekeeping or its equivalent.
• Experience as a cleaner/Office Assistant for not less than 1 year
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Proven ability to work effectively individually and with a team.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required or permanent location. Location is subject to change based on programmatic needs. Flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing work environment with many crucial deadlines. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours of responsibilities as needed.

ABOUT US:

Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.

HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.

VISION:

HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.

MISSION:

Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.

VALUES:

Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalité • (Hachnasat Orchim)

We Welcome the Stranger

Justice • Justicia • Justice • (Tzedek)

We Pursue Justice

Empathy • Empatía • Empathie • (Chesed)

We Approach our Clients with Empathy

Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération • (Chevruta)

We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership

Courage • Coraje • Courage • (Ometz)

We Act with Courage to Build a Better World

Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience • (Ruach)

We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience

DIVERSITY:

HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.

SAFEGUARDING:

HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their coming into contact with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or any form of child abuse or neglect by our staff or associated personnel. Any candidate offered a job with HIAS will be expected to sign and adhere to HIAS’ Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. HIAS also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Likewise, HIAS will share this information when other organizations inquire about current and former HIAS staff as part of their recruitment process. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Develop routines to ensure all common areas of the offices are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Assist in the general cleaning of the offices.
• Ensuring that yard work and maintenance of outdoor areas are carried out and keeping the compound clean, trimming the fences, trees, and shrubs, and tending to the flowers
• Drawing to the attention of the appropriate authorities, any repair or maintenance work required at the offices.
• Ensure the availability of cleaning supplies in all sanitary places.
• Use cleaning materials and consumables economically.
• Empty general waste refuse bins and make sure all refuse is disposed of promptly and using proper disposal methods.
• Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly.
• Assist in the organization of archived files.
• Any other duties assigned.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Proven ability to work effectively individually and with a team.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

• Minimum of secondary school education
• Certificate in housekeeping or its equivalent.
• Experience as a cleaner/Office Assistant for not less than 1 year