Kituo Cha Sheria – “KITUO” is the oldest, most experienced legal aid providing and human rights non-governmental organization in Kenya, and perhaps, across the East and Horn of Africa region. It exists to empower the poor and marginalized and to enhance equity and access to justice for all.

 (Ref: KCS/CT-MSA/APP)

SUMMARY

 The Caretaker will be based in the Mombasa Regional Office. S/he must have similar experience of at least one (1) year in housekeeping, cleaning and hygiene. The following are the duties and responsibilities of the Caretaker:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To ensure the cleanliness of all areas of the Office as detailed previously and generally well maintained (reporting broken light bulbs, removing empty cardboard boxes, cleaning spillages etc.)
• To ensure the cleanliness of Kitchen at all times including, but not limited to, dishes, fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave and floor
• To prepare for and clear up after all meetings within the Office ensuring rooms and furnishing are cleaned where required following meetings
• Ensure the Boardroom is well organized for all the meetings/ conferences/seminars
• Conduct a weekly stock check to ensure adequate stocks of cleaning materials, hygiene supplies and kitchen items such as tea/coffee etc. liaising with the Accounts Department to ensure orders are placed
• To Observe and comply with Company Health and Safety procedures
• To help prepare or organize refreshments as appropriate for meetings being held in the office
• Tidying all the office desks (removing the utensils after tea supply)
• To work within all areas in appropriate professional manner
• Be familiar with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Siting in for the Administrative Assistant (Receptionist) when he/she is not around by filtering all incoming/outgoing calls and mails (operating switchboard), attending to clients by receipting all the required payments and attending to the clients queries
• Ability to do extensive standing, bending, lifting and pulling/pushing of trolleys and equipment etc.
• To attend training sessions on approved procedures or as deemed necessary
• To attend internal and external meetings as required

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 

• Must at least be in possession of an O-level (Form 4) Education certificate.
• Must have good communication skills, be computer literate and able to work with minimum supervision. Previous engagement within a human rights non-governmental organization setting will be an added advantage.