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Job Title: Helper (Cleaning, Maintenance and gardening)
Grade: SC1
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Renewal of contract: Subject to WFP needs, staff performance and the availability of funds
Duty Station: Jerusalem
This vacancy announcement is for Palestinian nationals with Jerusalem ID.
المسمى الوظيفي : عامل/ـة تنظيف وصيانة و بستنة
(SC 1) نوع العقد: عقد خدمة
مدة العقد: 12 شهر (قابلة للتمديد)
مكان العمل: مكتب القدس
هذا الإعلان الوظيفي مخصص لحاملي الهوية المقدسية
Supervision received: The Helper reports to a WFP Administration Unit
Accountabilities: Within delegated authority, the Helper will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties neither are generic and thus not all inclusive nor are all duties carried out by all Helpers)
Provide basic site maintenance and installation work (e.g. generators, water pumps, water heaters, etc.) including carpentry work and basic site repairs, ensuring well-functioning equipment. Provide pottering and cleaning services (e.g. moving assets, reorganizing/installing workstations, assisting in setting up conference/meeting/event locations, removing waste materials, emergency cleaning, etc.), to facilitate organized and safe work environment Work with hand tools and basic light machinery to perform basic maintenance requirements. Support preparation of maintenance of kitchen area and equipment to facilitate efficient service. Maintain and grow the garden to ensure it meets specific requirements and expectations. Perform basic maintenance such as cutting the grass, emptying bins, managing weed control and leaf raking. Perform other related duties as required.
Critical Success factors:
Trustworthy, high sense of responsibility, physically fit, courteous and tactful; ability to operate and maintain in good working order. Office cleaning or grounds-keeping equipment. Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
Education: elementary educational requirements.
Experience: Some related work experience.
Knowledge: Knowledge of simple machine operations and use of cleaning materials/solutions, etc.
Language: Working Knowledge of English
Read, speak and write Arabic
الإشراف: يعمل عامل النظافة تحت اشراف وحدة الادارة في المؤسسة.
المساءلة: في إطار السلطة المفوضة، فإن عامل النظافة يكون مسؤولا عن المهام التالية (هذه الواجبات ليست حصرية ولا تعكس كل المهام التي تضطلع بها هذه الوظيفة):
عوامل النجاح:
ان يكون المتقدم جدير بالثقة، لديه شعور عال بالمسؤولية، لائقا بدنيا، وقادر على التعامل بلباقة وبصبر مع الناس من ثقافات وقوميات مختلفة.
الحد الأدنى من المؤهلات والخبرات المطلوبة:
التعليم: حاصل على الشهادة الابتدائية ولديه/ها القدرة على القراءة والكتابة
الخبرة: سنة خبرة في اعمال ذات الصلة (يفضل من عملوا في مؤسسات).
المعرفة: خبرة جيدة باعمال الصيانة الاولية واستخدام المواد والادوات المناسبة لذلك.
اللغة: القدرة على المحادثة والتواصل باللغة الانجليزية واجادة اللغة العربية قراءة وكتابة ومحادثة
**The Service Contract (SC) is a decentralized contracting instrument refer to specific guidelines provided and updated by HQ Policy team. It is a flexible contract modality use only by WFP Country Offices. The remuneration of SC holders is based on services satisfactorily provided in accordance with the Terms of Reference under the SC. Remuneration is made on a monthly basis and may include a sum for pension purposes, as described in Manual Section III.7.6.5.
The SC holders are covered under the safety and security measures implemented by the COs and RBs and must comply with the relevant security instructions under the Security Plan.
Following is brief guidance on the contract modality entitlement:
Contract Type: Service Contract
Grade Level: 1
Duty Station: Palestine Country Office
Job Title: Helper (Cleaning, Maintenance and gardening) – based in Jerusalem
Duration: 12 months
Required years of relevant experience: 1 year and more
Remuneration (Monthly): As per SC Salary scale
Health coverage: Under CIGNA- co-cost sharing
Social Insurance: 8.33% monthly added to the net base salary
Renewal of contract: Subject to WFP needs, staff performance and the availability of funds
Annual leave: 2.5 days per month
Sick Leave: 2 Days per month
Taxes: Remuneration under SC is not exempt from national or local taxation
Medical Clearance: Required
Eligibility to apply: National resident or having a valid visa/ permit to live and to work in Palestine
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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