Housekeeper Job at ICRC – International Committee of the Red Cross | Abuja, Nigeria
Company/Recruiter: ICRC – International Committee of the Red Cross
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Opportunity type
Job
Location
Nigeria, Abuja Federal Capital Territory
Work arrangement
Remote
Compensation
Not disclosed
Employer
ICRC – International Committee of the Red Cross
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Housekeeper
- Employer: ICRC – International Committee of the Red Cross
- Location: Abuja, Nigeria
- Job Type: Full Time
- Closing Date: November 18, 2026
About the Employer
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial, and independent humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting and assisting victims of armed conflict and violence globally. Its mandate, derived from the 1949 Geneva Conventions, guides its work in over 90 countries to monitor adherence to international humanitarian law and coordinate international relief efforts during crisis situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform cleaning and disinfecting of bathrooms, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are consistently upheld.
- Empty waste bins, ashtrays, and shredders, and ensure proper segregation and disposal of waste.
- Clean and maintain water dispensers, ensuring water bottles and reserves are replenished or replaced as needed.
- Safely move movable furniture to clean underneath and behind it, returning all items to their original positions.
- Complete a daily housekeeping checklist and promptly report any outstanding cleaning tasks, maintenance issues, or hygiene concerns.
- Wash residents’ clothes, bed linen, and towels twice weekly, or according to the established household schedule.
- Handle residents’ personal belongings with care and respect their privacy.
- Report any damaged clothing, linen, or laundry equipment to the line manager.
- Provide cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry services for the ICRC delegation and residences.
- Maintain a clean, hygienic, and comfortable environment.
- Support household operations through the replenishment of food stocks and cleaning consumables as required.
Requirements
- Possess a secondary education.
- Have at least 1 year of relevant experience.
- Demonstrate a good command of spoken and written English.
- Previous experience in housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, or a similar role is desirable.
- Basic knowledge of hygiene, cleaning procedures, and the safe use of cleaning products is desirable.
What We Offer
- Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
- A competitive employment package.
- Medical insurance.
- ICRC pension plan.
- In-house training opportunities for personal development.
- A fixed-term contract for maternity cover, lasting 4 months.
- The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool for consideration for future assignments elsewhere, allowing experience in different contexts, fields, and challenges.
- Full Time job type.
- Located in Abuja, Nigeria.
- Closing Date: November 18, 2026.
How to Apply
- Review the job details and requirements carefully.
- Prepare an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Motivation, and Certificates.
- Apply using the "APPLY HERE" button on this page.
- Send your Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Motivation, and Certificates to [sign up to view] with the subject line “ABJ2026600574 Housekeeper ABJ”.
- Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date of November 18, 2026.
Application Tips
- Ensure your application includes all requested documents: Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Motivation, and Certificates.
- Use the specified email address and subject line for your application to be considered.
- Applications that disregard the online application form will not be taken into consideration.
- Submit your application before the deadline of November 18, 2026, as late applications will not be accepted.
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