CLEANER (Guest house) – Coordination
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: Medecins Sans Frontieres-Belgium (MSF-Belgium)
Deadline: March 11, 2026
Job Description
Main purpose of the Position
Execute, according to hygienic standards, housekeeping, cleaning, and tiding up activities to ensure public and staff in private areas are in good condition.
Accountabilities
- Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, restrooms, and other rooms in MSF houses.
- Do the laundry iron clothes and other housekeeping activities.
- Support the cook (washing up, cleaning the kitchen, etc.).
- Sweep and mop the floors.
- Restock supplies (toilet paper, soap, etc.) as required.
- Upon arrival, prepare hot water for tea/coffee and refill drinking water.
- Check that the restrooms are well stocked with paper, soap…
- Check that the water supply (kitchen, showers, etc.) is sufficient during water cuts.
- Keep premises properly locked (doors, windows).
MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities
- Assure general cleanliness and hygiene of the entire Guest House facility according to MSF standards daily including bathrooms, Kitchen, bedrooms, and common areas.
- Ensure changing of bed sheets and towels on a timely basis.
- Washing clothes in a responsible manner such that bleaching and mixing colour clothes should be taken care.
- Look after all equipment provided.
- Ensure that line manager is informed of any problems that might be linked to housing as well as problematic equipment or material. (ex. Broken, missing).
- Keep an inventory of guest house and /or workplace equipment and report items missing or needing repair to supervising line manager timely.
- Ensure that no material is taken out of the guest house or workplace without prior authorization.
- Ensure together with supervising line manager that all supplies needed in the workplace are correctly and timely restocked.
- Perform other tasks or activities assigned by the supervisor.
About You
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- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations calmly
- Ability to deliver quality work within deadlines
- Teamwork
- Safety Protocols
- Behavioral Flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
How to Apply
If you are interested, please complete the: Application Form.
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Only applications submitted via the Application Form will be accepted.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- If you are short-listed, you will be invited to a technical test.
- Only the candidates that will pass the technical test will be called for an interview.
- Reference checks and verification of professional history will be conducted.
Qualified Female Applicant are highly encouraged to apply.
MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender, marital status, race, color, or ethnic and national origins, religion, or belief. The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data.
MSF operates a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, abuse of power, and discrimination. Safe Recruitment procedures apply, including reference checks and verification of professional history. MSF is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Adherence to MSF Behavioural Commitments is required.
