Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0 UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1 Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2 UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

Following the guidance of the General Assembly on UN Reform, specifically the sharing of administrative systems and services, Country Teams have made steady progress in establishing UN Houses, and more recently, in the area of common services.

UN House Project initiative is aimed to provide continuous, efficient and timely maintenance of UN House building and its common territory for UN Agencies accommodated in the UN House (under one roof). Significant savings in investments, operating costs and time, as well as improved efficiency and delivery of these services can be achieved through joint initiatives in these common areas. UNH Project is represented by UN House Management Team consisting of representative from each Agency accommodated in the UN House. UNHMT reports directly to Heads of UN House Agencies.

Required cleaning services will significantly contribute to healthy culture withing organization, maintaining high level of fresh, clean and free from accumulated dust and dirt space. Clean environment is expected to serve as a moral booster both for UNH employees and visitors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and cleanness of the Office building, its property and other office auxiliary premises (drivers’ room, security guards’ room, cleaners’ room etc.):
  • On a daily basis wipe the tables, window sills, shelves, bookcases, dustbins; clean the carpet; look after and water the flowers; periodically air the premise;
  • Clean the toilet, duly change the toilet accessories;
  • Keep the kitchen clean, wash the dishes and towels;
  • As necessary remove the dust, spider web and dirt from walls both inside and outside of the office;
  • Sort paper for re-useж
  • Small procurement related to cleaning purposesж
  • Maintain records on use of detergents, tissues, towels etc and prepares request for the above stuffж
  • If necessary, assist during the big programme/project meetings, preparing tea/coffee for guestsж
  • Other duties required by supervisor.

Institutional Arrangement:

Under the overall guidance of the UNDP Operations Manager and under direct supervision of UN House Assistant and Senior Cleaner/Logistician Lady, the Cleaner/Logistician performs functions on supporting cleanliness and tidiness in office premises.

Core Competencies:

Achieve Results:
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously:
LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility:
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination:
LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner:
LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Seccondary education is required.

Experience: Up to 1 year of relevant experience as a cleaner in national and/or international organizations is desirable.

Required skills:

• Basic computer user skills are required.
  
  The applicant must be responsible, polite, accurate, friendly and committed to work.
  
  References from UN system personnel would be an asset.

Required Language(s): Fluency in Russian is required. Knowledge of English and/or Kyrgyz is an asset.
Professional Certificates: N/A

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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