"This is to announce that Amman delegation has a vacancy for a Housekeeper at the Premises Department in Amman, Jordan.
The Housekeeper ensures that ICRC premises are clean.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internally, interacts with ICRC employees.
NO External relationships
GENERAL DUTIES
Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct
Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times.
Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times.
Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers
Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC
May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.
Provides cleaning/housekeeping at ICRC premises.
Informs supervisor about any issues regarding the premises (materials needed to carry out duties, malfunctioning equipment, damaged furniture or premises …)
Supports maintenance, logistics and other colleagues in a variety of manual tasks when assigned to any ICRC Premises.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Regular Housekeeping Tasks
Sweep or vacuum and mop the floor.
Dust all the house furniture.
Cleaning all the bathroom and toilettes (ensure the walls, taps, and tub are clean and dry)
Cleaning the kitchen (sink, collect garbage, floor)
Empty all trash bins.
Periodical Housekeeping Tasks
Cleaning the carpet and spot-checking.
Changes beddings upon request.
Cleaning the kitchen more in detail (cooker and stove, inside fridge, kitchen cabinets, etc.)
Brush or vacuum and dust the sofas, under the cushions and rotate them.
Clean the carpet (with a brush) and wash the rugs.
Moves all other movable equipment in the kitchen (cooker, fridge) and clean behind.
Cleaning behind and under movable furniture in the house.
Cleaning windows and doors and rails.
Cleaning inside of furniture drawers and shelves.
Cleaning kitchen cupboards inside and outside with soap and water.
Washing bathrooms curtains and walls.
Cleaning windows and doors.
Washing curtains.
Turn over the bed mattresses and vacuum or brush.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
To provide comprehensive housekeeping services, ensuring the cleanliness and orderliness of assigned areas. This role includes maintaining a high standard of hygiene and organization in all rooms and common areas. Additionally, if time permits after completing priority tasks, the housekeeper will assist with ironing clothes and washing dishes to further support the household's needs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED
Experience in housekeeping
NGO experience is preferred
Basic English is a plus
Please note that:
Submission deadline for applicants: 3rd July 2026, taking into consideration, that Akhtaboot applicants, due to system capacity, need to apply before 3rd July midnight.
The position will be filled once we find the right candidate.
The position is open for Jordanian nationals, and eligible dependents governed by Jordanian law.
Only applications with a cover letter will be considered.
The salary range is between 575 – 664 Jordanian Dinar.
ICRC does not charge a fee or any favors at any stage of the recruitment process. if the candidate is asked for any fee or any service against our Code of Conduct, he/she must report to code_of_conduct@icrc.org or http://icrc.integrityplatform.org/
Kindly be informed that ICRC manages recruitment through a third party and doesn’t keep files of applicants. However, after receiving/downloading applications, note that the ICRC will keep your application file for a year, after which it will be deleted. If you’d like us to delete your file before this, kindly let us know.
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