Cleaner Cum Office Helper

Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in more than 60 countries and has a diverse workforce of over 4,000 employees. The organization focuses on various sectors including health, education, and economic development, aiming to create a positive impact on communities worldwide. FHI 360 is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and promoting diversity in its workforce.

Job Overview:
The Cleaner cum Office Assistant plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean and orderly office environment, which is essential for the productivity and well-being of staff and visitors. This position combines housekeeping duties with administrative support, making it integral to the smooth operation of the office. The Cleaner cum Office Assistant is responsible for ensuring that all areas of the office, including workstations, meeting rooms, washrooms, and common spaces, are kept clean and hygienic. This includes regular cleaning, replenishing supplies such as toiletries and kitchen items, and ensuring that the office is welcoming. Additionally, the role involves supporting administrative tasks such as handling mail, photocopying, scanning, and filing documents. The Cleaner cum Office Assistant also prepares meeting rooms, assists with errands, and provides support to colleagues as needed. Reliability, confidentiality, and a service-oriented mindset are essential qualities for this position, as the Cleaner cum Office Assistant contributes to creating a professional and efficient workplace.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Cleaner cum Office Assistant include:

• Maintaining cleanliness of the office environment, including all furniture, floors, and restrooms.
• Performing operations support tasks such as photocopying and assisting external guests.
• Keeping supply sign-up logs and ensuring that cleaning supplies are adequately stocked.
• Providing office cleaning support during morning and evening shifts.
• Assisting staff with store maintenance, filing, and cleaning as required.
• Identifying and recognizing problems that have established procedures and limited impact, and referring non-standard questions to higher levels.
• Ensuring that errors are easily detected and corrected with minimal disruption.
• Maintaining close supervision with detailed instructions and frequent monitoring of work performance.
• Engaging primarily with the immediate work unit to obtain or provide information requiring little explanation or interpretation.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Cleaner cum Office Assistant position include:

• A minimum of 2-4 years of related office administration experience.
• Demonstrated experience with office administrative procedures, standards, and equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, along with fluency in the host country language.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position is at least an SSC or equivalent according to the Bangladesh educational system. This foundational education is essential for understanding basic office procedures and communication.

Experience:
Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience in office administration. This experience should include familiarity with office procedures, standards, and equipment, as well as a proven track record of reliability and efficiency in similar roles.

Languages:
The mandatory language requirement for this position is fluency in English, both written and spoken. Additionally, fluency in the host country language is required, which is essential for effective communication within the office and with external stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is subject to equal opportunity and affirmative action policies, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered without discrimination. The role may involve a typical office environment with physical demands such as the ability to sit and stand for extended periods and lift/move up to 5 lbs. The Cleaner cum Office Assistant will use technology such as photocopy machines and scanners. The organization emphasizes a commitment to safeguarding and preventing abuse, exploitation, and harassment in the workplace. All employment offers will be contingent upon appropriate screening checks, including reference and criminal record checks.