Job Vacancy: work as a Janitor/Messenger with Plan International in Bamenda/Buea

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

ROLE PROFILE

Title	Janitor / Messenger  (Casual position for leave cover)
Functional Area	NWSW PIIA
Reports to	Administrative Assistant
Location	Buea/Bamenda	Travel required	No
Effective Date	March 2021	Grade	A

Dimensions of the Role

Under the supervision of the Administrative Assistant, the Janitor will have to perform the below main activities:

Cleaning tasks

Ensure the cleaning Office yard according to a cleaning calendar established;

Ensure the cleaning of office premises, toilette and kitchen;

Ensure availability of specific materials used in the toilet rooms, kitchen and offices (toilet paper, handwashing soap,…etc)

Identify and request all the materials that are necessary for cleaning;

 Administration tasks

Ensure messenger services;

Assist the Administrative assistant in the management of the store (phase in and phase out of items from the store);

Ensure the payment of various bills (CAMWATER, Phone, ENEO);

Enrolment of requisitions and bills in the register and files;

Ensure personal working time sheets are available and filled at the end of each month;

Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Accountabilities

Dealing with Problems.

Works with minimum supervision,

Refers all final decision making to the supervisor.

Other

1. Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Qualification and Experience

GCE ‘‘ O ’’ level or BEPC

Minimum 1- 2 years working experience in similar position,

Experience in the NGO sector preferably with Child-related development issues is an asset.

Skills

Planning and organization skills

Communication skills

Be polite, punctual, friendly and helpful;

Be able to read and write English or French

Skills

Be proactive

Team spirit

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

1. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
2. We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
3. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Physical Environment and Demands:

Typical office environment; climbing, standing up, etc.

Level of contact with children

Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children

Low contact- the job responsibilities of this position does not require the post holder to have any one-to-one contact with children on a daily basis. There would be occasional contact with children and it is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Closing Date: 06/03/2021

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Apply through the link below: Career Opportunities: Janitor/Messenger (Casual for leave cover) (39867) (successfactors.eu)