The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Major Responsibilities
A. Cleaning and Hygiene
• Clean and maintain IRC office and guesthouse premises daily.
• Ensure office space, including desks, interiors of cabinets, and all guesthouse premises (including equipment, furniture, assets, washrooms, kitchen, and other communal areas) are kept clean and hygienic.
• Sanitize and clean bathrooms, toilets, and washrooms regularly, ensuring hygiene standards are maintained.
• Clean windows, balconies, rooms, and external premises of the guesthouse.
• Ensure all kitchen utensils are cleaned and kept in a hygienic condition.
• Ensure each bathroom is stocked with toilet paper, soap, and hand towels.
• Empty waste bins and ensure proper disposal of waste.
B. Cooking & Food Services
• Provide cooking services and prepare local meals for expat staff when required.
• Provide refreshments during coffee breaks for staff during office hours or during formal external visitors’ meetings, as requested by the supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area and food preparation equipment.
• Ensure proper food hygiene, safe storage, and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Purchase food supplies from the local market for meal preparation for expat staff using personal funds.
C. Office Support
• Greet visitors in a polite and professional manner and direct them accordingly.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding IRC staff, visitors, premises, and internal matters.
• Maintain basic records of guesthouse supplies and office supplies.
• Support and monitor the use of different equipment and supplies in the office when required.
• Support inventory management of cleaning supplies under the direct supervisor's guidance.
• Report to the Admin Officer any damage, maintenance needs, hygiene-related issues, safety concerns, or any issues with office and guesthouse equipment.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the nature of the position.
• Follow IRC safety, security, and code of conduct procedures at all times.
Requirements
• Experience in cooking local food; experience with Western food is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safe cleaning practices related to office and guesthouse spaces.
• Experience in cooking and cleaning in an office, guesthouse, NGO, or similar environment is an advantage.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other staff members in cross-cultural contexts.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills in Arabic; English communication skills are preferable.
Recruitment is open for nationals of Palestine.
Standard of Professional Conduct
The IRC and its workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in The IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These include Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Commitment to Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all individuals are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people from the communities we serve, and those from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in global systems.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings