Cleaner

Terms of Reference

Introduction:

The National Skills Development Program (NSDP) is a National Priority Program (NPP) established after the April 2004 Berlin announcement made by H.E. President Karzai. The overall goal of the NSDP is to contribute to the socio-economic recovery of Afghanistan through building a national Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system which is responsive to labor market needs and which provides Afghans with the knowledge and skills for decent work.

The NSDP has a Steering Committee consists of 9 relevant Ministries with the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, (MOLSA) designated as a lead Ministry. The NSDP operates as a self-contained entity as a National Priority Program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; mainly financed from the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) through the Ministry of Finance, and the World Bank and other funding agencies.

Scope of Duties:

The Store Keeper will be responsible for keeping office clean and tidy will work under the daily supervision of the Administration department and under the overall responsibility of the Deputy TVET Commission Director.

Since the post is funded from the discretionary budget of Government, therefore the initial duration of the assignment will be for 10 months which coincides with the end of fiscal year. Two months will serve as probationary period; the position is subject to approval of Ministry of Finance for the fiscal year 1400. And he/ she will be responsible for performing the following activities:

• Keeps office room floors, surfaces, furniture, walls, doors, windows, carpets cleaned and hygienic
• Responsible for the cleaning of the interior and exterior of the office premises
• Ensure that the office toilets are cleaned daily and that adequate supplies are available, such items as toilet paper, water, soap, washing detergent etc.
• Keep supervisor informed regarding supplies needed on a timely basis
• Ensure adequate boiled / filtered water is available in your assigned area of work. Filters and kettles are regularly cleaned and hygienic
• Daily inspect relevant cleaning electric equipment and plumbing fixtures and immediately bring it to the attention of the supervisor any repairs, maintenance or replacements that are required
• Prepare and serve refreshments to visitors and during meetings when/as required to do so. Prepare lunches and tea/coffee and bring them to the offices when required
• Assist in arranging official functions
• Assist in delivery of letters, requests letters and other papers to ministry departments
• Maintenance and clean all cleaning equipment utilized
• Assist in the loading, unloading and movement of furniture, equipment, cargo and office supplies
• Performed variety of unskilled tasks as helper
• To ensure toilets and office required items/supplies (soap, spry, towel) are cleaned and well organized
• Report on duty according to the office prepared duty roster
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the supervisors as per the requirement;

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Primary Education and knowledge of equipment with National, Government and International Organization.  
2. Effective communication, IT and interpersonal skills including (i) a full working knowledge of English (ii) fluency in both national language (Pashto and Dari) reading, writing, listening and speaking skill (iii), the ability to interact and coordinate with NSDP staff, contractors, Government officials, and consultants.
3. Physical ability to frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 20kg,
4. Knowledge of equipment under care
5. Must understand and implement good housekeeping
6. Must be punctual, honest, trustworthy and serve staff with respect
7. Take initiative when needed to bring some innovation 

Closing Date for Applications

The closing date for applications is 23,1, 2021

Submission Guideline:

Interested candidates should submit their applications, in writing, to the National Skills Development Program (NSDP), Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs located in first Macroryan, Kabul, or e-mail their application (indicating in the subject line the VA number and the title of the post applied for) to: nsdp.hr2@gmail.com

Special Note:

Please note that applications received after the closing date and without mentioning title of the post applied for in subject line of the Email will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications correspond to the above criteria will be contacted for written test or interview.