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ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross · Abuja

ICRC - International Committee of the Red CrossAbujaPosted 11 November 2026

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Where
Abuja, Nigeria
How to apply
Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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Job Description

To provide cleaning, housekeeping and laundry services for the ICRC delegation and residences. Maintain a clean, hygienic and comfortable environment, and support household operations through the replenishment of food stocks and cleaning consumables, as required.

The incumbent is expected to understand and apply basic hygiene principles and safe housekeeping practices.

Responsibilities

Cleaning and Housekeeping:

Clean and disinfect bathrooms and ensure that high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are consistently maintained.

Empty waste bins, ashtrays and shredders, where applicable, and ensure proper waste segregation and disposal.

Clean and maintain water dispensers, ensuring that water bottles and reserves are replenished or replaced when necessary.

Safely move movable furniture, where necessary, to clean underneath and behind it, ensuring all items are returned to their original positions.

Complete the daily housekeeping checklist and promptly report any outstanding cleaning tasks, maintenance issues or hygiene concerns.

Washes residents' clothes, bed linen and towels twice a week, or according to the established household schedule.

Handles residents' personal belongings carefully and respects their privacy.

Reports any damaged clothing, linen or laundry equipment to the line manager.

Your Profile

Educational Qualification and Experience:

Secondary education with 1 year experience

Previous experience in housekeeping, cleaning, laundry or a similar position is desirable.

Good command of spoken and written English.

Basic knowledge of hygiene, cleaning procedures and the safe use of cleaning products is desirable.

What We Officer

Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.

Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.

In-house training opportunities for personal development.

Fixed Term contract. (Maternity Cover 4months)

The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere, and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.

How to apply

Send their Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Motivation, and Certificates to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org using “ABJ2026600574 Housekeeper ABJ" as the subject of the email.

Note

Applications intended for this role that disregard the online application Ms Form will not be taken into consideration)

Late applications will not be considered.

Interested and qualified? Go to ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross on forms.cloud.microsoft to apply

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