Turquoise Mountain is a non-profit, non-governmental organization specializing in urban regeneration, business development, and education in traditional arts and architecture. We seek to provide education, skills and livelihoods to Afghan men and women. Since 2006 Turquoise Mountain has cleared 45,000 cubic meters of rubbish from the streets, restored or built 150 historic and community buildings, created a primary school and a clinic, and installed water, electricity, and sanitation through the historic traditional craft neighborhood of Murad Khani in the old city of Kabul. It has created the internationally accredited Institute for Afghan Arts & Architecture, training the next generation of craftsmen and women in woodwork, jewelry and gem cutting, calligraphy and miniature painting, and ceramics. Finally, it has sold over US$15,000,000 of Afghan artisan products internationally.

The cleaner will be responsible for all compound cleaning, and related issues such as preparing the meals for national and international staff, organizing the food supplies, cleaning the kitchen and dishes, etc. 

•    To obtain the rooms are cleaned and arranged, including dusting all areas (including shelves and hard-to-reach areas), vacuum cleaning/floor washing, and bathrooms.
•    Ensure that restrooms always have sufficient materials (soap, toilet paper, etc.) 
•    Checking all the equipment are regularly & nicely washed and cleaned
•    Assists the cook with washing dishes after meals/use  
•    Switches on and off all lights of the building on time, pay attention that lights remain off when a room is not in use.
•    Put Carpets, blankets, mattresses, and pillows under sunshine for 4-5 hours weekly to be avoiding from moisture and insects. 
•    Ability to remain focused under pressure with a commitment to work hard and for long hours.
•    To replace her colleagues in case of absence, such as holidays & illness. 
•    Must obey and work according to the time and schedule given by his supervisor.
•    Checks the heaters during winter in the morning and continuously keeps checking them.
•    To have good relations and cooperation with the other colleagues
•    Be able to arrive at the office earlier and ensure all the rooms and premises are cleaned.
•    To help when requested by an expatriate for every kind of task not mentioned above.
•    General care of garden + everyday evening watering of grass & paths if necessary 
•    Everyday garbage collection and disposal
•    Small purchasing while requested by staff
•    Performs any other duty given to her by his supervisor. 
 

•    Minimum 2 years of working experience with NGOs and expatriates.
•    Experience in gardening and cleaning.
•    Ability to read/write Dari. 
•    Completion of secondary school.
•    Good character, cooperative and honest.
•    Politeness, maturity, and honesty.
 

Candidates should submit their CVs with Cover Letter to: vacancy.af@turquoisemountain.org by no later than 28 December 2024. In the subject line of the e-mail, please mention (1224-02 cleaner)  only.

Kindly combine your CV and Cover Letter as one pdf document and avoid sending us certificates and other heavy-sized documents.