Housekeeping Associate (part-time)

Serbia

Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
Location: Serbia
Grade:
Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- Administrative support
Closing Date: 2025-12-22

The objective of this position is to maintain consistently high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across all areas of the UNICEF Country Office (CO) in Serbia, including both internal office spaces and the immediate external surroundings. Reporting directly to the Operations Associate, the Housekeeping Associates are responsible for ensuring that all office facilities are kept in pristine condition, thereby fostering a safe, healthy and welcoming environment for staff, visitors and stakeholders.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

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For every child, protection.

The UNICEF Serbia country office operates from a state-owned building provided by the Government of the Republic of Serbia. The Housekeeping Associate's role is integral to upholding the positive image and effective operation of the office, ensuring that the premises reflect the organisation’s values and commitment to excellence.

How can you make a difference?

The primary objective of this position is to maintain consistently high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across all areas of the UNICEF Country Office (CO) in Serbia, including both internal office spaces and the immediate external surroundings. Reporting directly to the Operations Associate, the Housekeeping Associates are responsible for ensuring that all office facilities are kept in pristine condition, thereby fostering a safe, healthy and welcoming environment for staff, visitors and stakeholders.

In fulfilling these duties, the Housekeeping Associates are expected to adopt a client-oriented approach, demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility, respectfulness and discretion. Courtesy and tact are essential, as the role involves working alongside individuals from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. The position also requires flexibility to adapt to varying schedules and office needs, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform daily office cleaning functions, including washing, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and disinfecting high-touch surfaces.
Clean floors, furniture, walls, doors, windows, and all office fixtures and equipment including refrigerators and microwave devices.
Empty and clean waste bins regularly and ensure proper waste disposal in line with office procedures.
Maintain overall cleanliness and orderliness of all office premises, including common areas and sanitary facilities.
Clean and prepare meeting rooms (including refreshment water and coffee), before and after use, ensuring a presentable and functional environment.
Yard cleaning as well as car parking areas including UNICEF exhibition windows and table and chairs in the garden.
Maintain and clean all cleaning tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition.
Prepare the office for seasonal changes, including minor relevant adjustments as needed.
Water indoor and outdoor plants and ensure the upkeep of greenery within the premises.
Monitor stock levels of cleaning and hygiene supplies and promptly inform the supervisor when replenishment is required.
Identify and report any damages or maintenance issues to the Operations Associate.
Perform any other duties within the functional profile as may be required for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

To qualify for the position, you will have…

Minimum high school degree
Good health and physical state
Essential communication skills
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team
Ability to be proactive and show initiative
Good time management
Ability to work under pressure
High level of ethics and honesty
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to follow health and safety standards

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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