Details of Housekeeper
About the institution
| Name | International Committee Of The Red Cross (ICRC) |
| City | Hargeisa |
| Job Requirement | Job description Job Title: Housekeeper What we do The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide
to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by
conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at
the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an
independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from
the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with
National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation
in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the
needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal
violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in
these situations. Purpose The housekeeper maintains a comfortable working environment by
ensuring that the office area and other facilities within ICRC premises are always clean and tidy. This is a national/resident position based in Hargeisa, Somaliland Duties and responsibilities • Maintains a clean and tidy office area, kitchen and compound • Ensures the office floors, surfaces, and furniture, walls, doors,
and windows, carpets are clean • Cleans the washrooms and replenishes the essential items • Ensures stock levels are maintained for all the required cleaning
materials • Ensures safe and effective use of cleaning equipment and supplies • Plans for maintenance and cleaning of the relevant equipment • Reports to the supervisor any maintenance requirements • Ensures proper garbage disposal • Adheres to the set safety standards and security rules Skills and qualifications Minimum qualifications, experience and skills • Certificate of Primary School Education • 2 years’ experience in a similar position in a busy environment • Experience in Vacuum cleaning and use of varied cleaning
materials • Fluent in Somali and at least elementary level proficiency in
English • Good interpersonal skills Additional information This is a national/resident position based in Hargeisa Closing date: 14th April 2026 How to apply External applicants apply here You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter as well as
copies of your diplomas and certifications, valid license to practice, passport
and driving license. Lean more about our recruitment process here. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive
working environment.
Apply to careers.icrc.org/job/Hargeisa-%28HAG%29-HOUSEKEEPER-31968/1379734733/ |
| Member Since | Apr 03,2026 |
| Last Worked | Apr 03,2026 |
| Open Job By International Committee Of The Red Cross (ICRC) | 1 |
Job Requirement
Job description
Job Title: Housekeeper
What we do
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide
to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by
conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at
the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an
independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from
the
Geneva Conventions of 1949.
We work closely with
National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation
in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the
needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal
violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in
these situations.
Purpose
The housekeeper maintains a comfortable working environment by
ensuring that the office area and other facilities within ICRC
premises are always clean and tidy.
This is a national/resident position based in Hargeisa, Somaliland
Duties and responsibilities
• Maintains a clean and tidy office area, kitchen and compound
• Ensures the office floors, surfaces, and furniture, walls, doors,
and windows, carpets are clean
• Cleans the washrooms and replenishes the essential items
• Ensures stock levels are maintained for all the required cleaning
materials
• Ensures safe and effective use of cleaning equipment and supplies
• Plans for maintenance and cleaning of the relevant equipment
• Reports to the supervisor any maintenance requirements
• Ensures proper garbage disposal
• Adheres to the set safety standards and security rules
Skills and qualifications
Minimum qualifications, experience and skills
• Certificate of Primary School Education
• 2 years’ experience in a similar position in a busy environment
• Experience in Vacuum cleaning and use of varied cleaning
materials
• Fluent in Somali and at least elementary level proficiency in
English
• Good interpersonal skills
Additional information
This is a national/resident position based in Hargeisa
Closing date: 14th April 2026
How to apply
External applicants apply here
You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter as well as
copies of your diplomas and certifications, valid license to practice, passport
and driving license.
Lean more about our recruitment process here.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive
working environment.
Apply to careers.icrc.org/job/Hargeisa-%28HAG%29-HOUSEKEEPER-31968/1379734733/