Cleaner/Cook -(Dollo Ado & Jigjiga)
Location: Dollo Ado & Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Deadline: March 10, 2026, 01:00 PM
Job Description
Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities
- Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
- Promote and share ideas for improvement
- Perform according to the work and development plan
Specific Responsibilities
- Responsible for daily floor care, performing various surface tasks, including vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, and spot-cleaning carpets of all office areas.
- Ensure cleanliness of the washrooms and other common areas at all times including washing and changing the hand towels
- Ensure washrooms are properly stocked with tissue papers, air fresheners and hand washing soap.
- Responsible for cleaning of windows in all rooms, management offices, etc.
- Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing of inside the office daily
- Clean the kitchen area and wash up the utensils.
- Perform dusting, disinfecting, and polishing of surfaces and furniture as needed.
- Responsible for removing trash in office areas, Empty wastepaper baskets, dustbins and shredding machines.
- Prepare and serve tea, refreshments to NRC staff and visitors.
Cooking responsibility
- Prepare and Cook Meals — Prepare breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks for employees based on the office meal plan.
- Maintain Kitchen Hygiene — Clean cooking surfaces, utensils, and kitchen equipment before and after use.
- Manage Inventory — Monitor kitchen stock, track ingredients, and notify the admin for restocking when needed.
- Ensure Food Safety — Follow proper food safety and hygiene practices to ensure meals are safe and fresh.
- Serve Food — Plate and serve meals at scheduled times
Qualifications
Competency
Professional Competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
- Experience from working as service support staff in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Some knowledge of English
- Creative and flexible in food production and presentation
- Presentable, friendly and patient
- Attention to detail
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Certificate of Secondary Education
- Minimum of 2 years’ working with INGOs in similar roles
- Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in institution food making.
- Ability to speak and understand English.
Behavioral Competencies
- Handling insecure environment
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect.




