Cleaner

About AIRD/MRRD:

The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) within the Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) Sector Strategy, contributes to the reduction of poverty through the establishment of good local governance, access to rural infrastructure, economic regeneration and the provision of a nationwide disaster and emergency preparedness system. This strategy, however, directly contributes to the achievement of Afghanistan’s Millennium Development Goals.

According to Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS), Comprehensive rural Development (CRD) is prioritized as a core approach toward socio-economic development; CRD is a complex process of change in rural sub-systems leading to desired progress in rural welfare and improve rural life.  It is an approach which not only includes economic change, but also requires development of human resources and social structure. Effective implementation of CRD requires intensive research activities and training to wide ranges of institutions from local level to various categories of government and non governmental agencies.  Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) has decided to establish Afghanistan Institute of Rural Development (AIRD) as the national nodal/apex agency to act as think tank and capacity building arm of the MRRD.  Accordingly, AIRD re-established in 2006 and has started functioning since 2008.

AIRD is mandated to support the implementation of Comprehensive Rural Development toward socio-economic development and poverty alleviation in Afghanistan through providing training/education services, research and policy inputs and dissemination of results and findings to stakeholders. Additionally, AIRD is mandated to disseminate more accurate information and reliable knowledge regarding the current status of rural life in Afghanistan & better understanding of rural development process, its impacts, trends through continuous research and assessment to inform policy makers and concerned stakeholders. On the other hand, currently AIRD implement many research, information dissemination and capacity building projects and activities on national and sub-national level even on district level with financial support of some donor agencies to reach the mandates.

AIRD works under the Local Governance Pillar of MRRD and based on the strategic objectives, the current Organizational Structure of the Institute consists of five main sections including Training and Education Unit, Research and Policy Unit, Survey Unit, Information Dissemination Unit, Rural Technology Park Unit and Scholarship and Fellowship Management Unit. The entire mentioned sections are properly operated and at the time.

Under the overall direct supervision of the Sr. Administrative Officer, the Guard is responsible for overall security activities of the program. This will entail the following duties and responsibilities:  

Summary of Duties

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Admin Manager, the office Cleaner is responsible for overall cleaning demands of the programme. This will entail the following duties and responsibilities: 

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for controlling other cleaners in cleaning all offices spaces in the AIRD/MRRD Building/Kitchen on a daily basis including sweeping floors, emptying bins, dusting, wiping desks.
Responsible for controlling other cleaners for removing and washing all cups, plates and used dishes from offices on an hourly basis.
Ensure that each bathroom is washed and thoroughly cleaned at least 5-6 times throughout the day.
Keep cleaning of windows, Doors, Chairs, Tables corridors in the AIRD/MRRD Building, including sweeping of floors and removing of rubbish on regular daily basis.
Cleaning of AIRD/MRRD Building yard, including sweeping of pathways, picking of rubbish and responsible for the general cleanliness of the Building.
Assist Operation sections Unit with moving items in and out of storage, assisting in the workshops when requested.
Assist in delivery of correspondence amongst the AIRD/MRRD units and sections.
AIRD/MRRD compound desire to maintain a high level of cleanliness among other programme.

Job Requirements:

Experience, Qualifications, Skills & Abilities Required:

Is able to work co-operatively and within a team.
Be flexible, honest and has a good character.
Be hard working and able to work efficiently
Familiarity with standard office equipment utilization
Good communication skills
Experience: Minimum 1 year related of the field 

Reporting Line: Operation Manager

Submission Guideline:

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications electronically through vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af
While submitting your applications please mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to written test you will be required to present the original certificates. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date of the position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.

Please don’t forget to type the Vacancy Announcement Number (1629/020/HRCSD/AIRD/MRRD) in Subject while applying online. Application without vacancy number will not be accepted.

Submission Email:

vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af