Relief Gardener – Mongu

Name of the position: Relief Gardener

Location:  Mongu

Contract Type: Part time Contract

Start Date: (As soon as possible)

Line Manager:  Procurement Officer

Application deadline: ( applications will be processed on the rolling basis)

Salary: Candidates will be informed about the salary range in the beginning of the recruitment process

People in Need (www.peopleinneed.net) works in Zambia since 2017 delivering lifesaving and development assistance to vulnerable people in the sectors of nutrition, livelihoods, WASH, environment and good governance. We are part of Alliance 2015, a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. Lear more here: www.alliance2015.org

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Summary:

Cleaner is responsible for general administrative support with the overall aim of ensuring high standard of cleanness to the surroundings of Office and Guest House

Responsibilities

Support to Programs and Support Department

–          Maintaining lawn and other greens (e.g. Garden)

–          Installing detailed landscapes and seasonal flowers

–          Monitoring and ensuring plant health

–          Planting and propagating bedding plants

–          Pick up and disposal of litter

–          Assist in various maintenance activities as required

–          Watering and feeding plants.

Trimming of trees and shrubs where necessary

–          Fertilizing and mowing lawns.

–          Weeding gardens and keeping greens spaces and walkways/ car slots clear of debris and litter.

–          Following all safety and health regulation.

–          Maintain all gardening /cleaning equipment and machinery

–          Report maintenance problems to your Manager

–          Responsible for ensuring that sufficient cleaning materials are on hand

–          Responsible for the assets in your care; report any asset movement, loss or damage to the relevant person

–          Storing of water for use in Emergencies

May help in interior cleaning as per directions form you superior.

–          Perform miscellaneous job- related duties as assigned by Line Manager or superiors.

Accountability and Safeguarding including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)

–          Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies

–          Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding…)

–          Support his/her line manager in the implementation of Safeguarding measures.

–          Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment.

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of Conduct and key policies (available at: www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp ). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

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