Job Description
Cleaner/Messenger
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German implementing organization which provides services worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We work to shape a future worth living in over 120 countries around the world.
The GIZ Office in Addis Ababa oversees projects in Ethiopia and Djibouti where GIZ works on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Federal Ministry of Nutrition and Agriculture (BMEL) and other commissioning parties
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Cleaning Staff Member Core tasks
In your role you carry out the cleaning duties assigned to you. You perform the tasks assigned to you smoothly and promptly and observe strict hygiene regulations at all times. You use cleaning agents and chemicals correctly.
You ensure that the work environment is pleasant and clean.
You complete the tasks assigned to you correctly and on schedule with due regard for the targets and conditions specified by your line manager.
You communicate information related to your area of work and complete the duties assigned to you when deputizing for your colleagues.
You perform the tasks assigned to you by your line manager, where required
Tasks
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the office, conference rooms, and its respective premises.
Clean windows, glass partitions, mirrors within offices using appropriate tools
Ensure regular availability of hot coffee and tea with milk powder and sugar at designated stations
Serves coffee and tea to guests and visitors upon request from colleagues
Proactively replenish consumable items before depletion
Check the "In and outgoing files" on message-trays in a timely fashion
Prepare and serve refreshments for staff during meetings & other events for up to 20 people
Clean up after end of events by collecting trash and other items
Run official errands
Reports damages of office premises and equipment immediately
Perform any other duties as deemed necessary by superior/s
Comply with GIZ Orientation and Rules and the GIZ Ethiopia National Personnel Policy
Job Requirements
Qualifications and specialist area
Primary school education
A minimum of three years' professional experience in a comparable role, with references
Ideally, a basic knowledge of English or German
Ability to act sensitively in handling and disposing of potentially important documents
Reliability and good organizational skills
A team player
How To Apply
Application procedure:
Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable recent CV via recruitment-ethiopia@giz.de
Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might be disqualified.
Note the Job Title will be changed to cleaning staff member during the recruitment Process .
Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title "Your Full Name_ Cleaner/Messenger #084/2026" in the subject line of your E-Mail application
"GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply."
