Office Cleaner

Job Posting Organization:
The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe is part of the Organization for security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), which was established to promote peace, stability, and democracy in Europe. The office is involved in a variety of activities that align with OSCE principles and commitments, focusing on areas such as counter-terrorism, border management, human rights, media development, and legal reform initiatives. The OSCE operates in multiple countries across Europe and Central Asia, working to foster cooperation among its member states. The Dushanbe office specifically aims to support the Republic of Tajikistan in its engagement with the OSCE framework, contributing to regional stability and development.

Job Overview:
The Office Cleaner position at the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe is essential for maintaining a clean and orderly environment within the office premises. The incumbent will be responsible for various cleaning tasks that ensure the office space is hygienic and welcoming for staff and visitors. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions from the Materials Management Officer. The Office Cleaner will engage in routine cleaning activities, including dusting, vacuuming, and maintaining cleanliness in common areas such as kitchens and conference rooms. The position also involves preparing refreshments for meetings and ensuring that cleaning supplies are adequately stocked. The successful candidate will contribute to the overall efficiency of the office by providing a clean and organized workspace, which is vital for the productivity of the team.

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

• Cleaning offices, conference rooms, corridors, kitchens, toilets, and storage rooms.
• Dusting furniture, excluding computers, and cleaning doors, kitchen cabinets, refrigerators, windows, and walls.
• Washing or vacuuming floors and carpets.
• Emptying waste bins into trash containers.
• Cleaning toilets and sinks, ensuring they are hygienic.
• Replenishing soap and paper towel dispensers as needed.
• Washing used dishes left by staff members in the kitchen.
• Keeping cleaning equipment clean and in working order, and advising the supervisor of any equipment that needs replacement.
• Informing the supervisor of low stocks of cleaning tools, solutions, powders, soaps, and related accessories. 1
• Cleaning outdoor areas, including staircases and balconies. 1
• Placing glasses, cups, drinking water, and coffee on conference tables and arranging chairs in conference rooms. 1
• Preparing hot and cold refreshments for meetings. 1
• Informing the supervisor of low stock of coffee, tea, and sugar. 1
• Performing related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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

• A secondary school diploma is mandatory.
• No specialized experience is required, but previous experience working as an office cleaner is preferred.
• Knowledge of Russian and Tajik languages is necessary, with limited knowledge of English being an advantage.
• The candidate should possess knowledge of simple machine operations and the use of cleaning materials and solutions.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, with the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
• The ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, respecting people of different cultural, religious backgrounds, genders, and political views while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position is a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). This level of education is sufficient to perform the cleaning tasks and responsibilities associated with the role effectively.

Experience:
The level of experience needed for the Office Cleaner position is not extensive. While no specific specialized experience is required, having previous experience in a similar role as an office cleaner is beneficial. This experience helps the candidate to understand the expectations and standards of cleanliness required in an office environment.

Languages:
The mandatory languages for this position are Russian and Tajik, as these are essential for communication within the office. Limited knowledge of English is also considered advantageous, as it may facilitate interactions with non-Tajik speakers or in situations where English is used.

Additional Notes:
The position is a full-time contracted role under a local contract with the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe. The job level is classified as General Services at Grade G

• The monthly remuneration for this position is 444.08 EUR, subject to social security deductions. Social benefits include participation in the medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. Appointments are typically made at Step 1 of the OSCE salary scale, but in exceptional cases, an appointment at up to Step 3 may be considered based on relevant experience or previous remuneration. Candidates should note that the OSCE does not reimburse expenses related to interviews, tests, visas, or relocation. Additionally, the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application process, and appointments are subject to medical clearance.