Casual Worker – Cook/Cleaner at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)


The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. DRC fulfils its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world; and by advocating on behalf of conflict-affected populations internationally, and in Denmark, on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human Rights Declaration. We understand “durable solutions” as any means by which the situation of refugees can be permanently and satisfactorily resolved, enabling them to live normal lives.
How to use: This form is provided to HR along with the “Personnel Requisition Form” to describe a position and to be used in the
vacancy to be advertised.
Purpose
The Programme Manager will provide leadership in the design, delivery and quality of DRC programs/projects in the area and would be responsible for compliance to DRC policies and procedures. As DRC’s primary representative and line manager of all program staff in the area, the Program Manager is responsible for the coordination, management, development and representation of DRC programming in the area. S/he will oversee program implementation according to DRC strategies in the area and ensure that operations are implemented within DRC’s regulations, procedures, guidelines and strategy; enable a productive and accountable relationship with beneficiaries, communities’ leaders/representatives, relevant governmental authorities, donors, national and International NGOs and UN Agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
CLEANING
- Clean ceilings, windows, windowsills, furniture and equipment, main entrances and terraces on a daily basis;
- Wash the floors on a daily basis,
- Wash bathrooms, toilets and kitchens on a daily basis;
- Empty the bins on a daily basis and ensure that the inside of the bins is cleanly cleaned;
- Properly store cleaning equipment;
LAUNDRY
- Change when requested or at least once a week the sheets and pillowcase of each occupied room;
- Change when requested or at least once a week the towels in the bathrooms;
- Extend the blankets of each room outside at least once a week;
- Organizes the personal laundry of employees, towels and sheets of the houses;
- Ensure the proper ironing of personal linen and household linen;
KITCHEN AND FOOD
- When requested by the expatriate employee, purchase fruits, vegetables and other foodstuffs;
- When requested by the expatriate employee, participate in the preparation of meals;
- Maintain own hygiene in meal preparation;
- Keep kitchens clean and store utensils properly;
LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION
- Verify and ensure that hygienic equipment and cleaning products are available in homes, and submit to the Administrator a statement of needs when necessary;
- Ensure that window locks, French doors, doors work properly;
- Ensures that all doors and windows are closed all the time;
- Report to the Administrator any necessary maintenance and repairs of the facilities of the houses;
- Maintain proper records of all the office and guesthouse supplies in order and correct manner.
- Any other duties as assigned by the line Manager.
Experience and technical competencies:
- SSCE, High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous Experience in a Humanitarian INGO, hotel or restaurant in a similar capacity
- Able to work independently.
- Able to read and write.
- Able to fill the stock book and count inventory.
Ideally, you should also have:
- Flexibility with working hours.
- In-depth knowledge of hygiene in office and guest house cleaning.
Applications Dealine 5th August 2025 at midnight (GMT-time)
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Are you interested? Then apply for this position on line.
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.







