Cleaner (Call for CVs)

Vision Development Organization (VDO) is an Afghan, women-led humanitarian and development organization established in 2015. VDO implements humanitarian and development programmed across Afghanistan in education, health and nutrition, emergency response, WASH, agriculture and rural development, livelihoods and economic growth, protection, climate resilience and related areas.

VDO is committed to safe, accountable and professional operations and maintains strong standards relating to safeguarding, PSEAH, staff safety, responsible use of organizational assets and service to communities.

Position Summary

The Cleaner is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, hygiene and general order of VDO offices and other assigned facilities. The Cleaner will ensure that offices, meeting rooms, common areas, kitchens, washrooms and other facilities are cleaned according to VDO standards and that cleaning materials and hygiene supplies are properly maintained.

The position requires reliability, punctuality, cleanliness, confidentiality, honesty and respectful professional conduct.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Office Cleaning and Hygiene

• Clean offices, meeting rooms, corridors, reception areas and other common spaces daily.
• Sweep, mop and clean floors and other surfaces.
• Dust desks, chairs, shelves, windowsills and office furniture.
• Clean doors, windows and glass surfaces as required.
• Empty waste bins regularly and dispose of waste in designated areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of washrooms throughout the working day.
• Refill soap, tissue and other hygiene supplies when required.
• Clean and maintain kitchen and refreshment areas.
• Ensure drinking-water and common-use areas remain clean and hygienic.
• Conduct additional cleaning before and after meetings, workshops or organizational events when required.

Meeting and Hospitality Support

• Ensure meeting rooms are clean and properly arranged before meetings.
• Support basic preparation of meeting rooms, including arranging chairs, tables and drinking water.
• Provide tea, coffee, water or other approved refreshments to staff and visitors when assigned.
• Clean and restore meeting rooms promptly after meetings and events.
• Maintain professional and respectful behaviour when providing services to donors, partners, international visitors and other guests.

Cleaning Supplies and Equipment

• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Keep cleaning materials properly stored and away from unauthorized access.
• Monitor stocks of soap, tissue, detergent, cleaning materials and other hygiene supplies.
• Inform the responsible Admin staff before supplies run out.
• Avoid unnecessary waste or misuse of VDO supplies.
• Immediately report damaged cleaning equipment or facility maintenance requirements.

Office Safety and Facility Support

• Immediately report water leakage, electrical problems, broken doors/windows, damaged furniture or other facility concerns.
• Keep corridors, entrances and emergency exits clean and unobstructed.
• Immediately report suspicious items, safety hazards or unusual circumstances to the responsible supervisor or Security Officer.
• Follow VDO health, safety, fire and emergency procedures.
• Take reasonable care when cleaning around electrical equipment, computers and organizational assets.

Confidentiality and Office Privacy

Because the Cleaner may work in offices containing organizational documents and sensitive information, the Cleaner shall:

• Respect the privacy of staff offices, desks and workspaces.
• Never open, read, photograph, copy, remove or interfere with documents found on desks or in offices.
• Never access staff computers, phones, files, drawers or other personal/organizational materials without authorization.
• Immediately hand over any money, documents, identification cards or valuable items found during cleaning to the responsible Admin staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding information, meetings, visitors or conversations observed or heard while performing duties.

Professional Conduct

The Cleaner shall:

• Report to work punctually and maintain regular attendance.
• Maintain appropriate personal hygiene and a clean appearance.
• Treat all staff, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Maintain professional behavior toward women and men staff, international personnel and visitors.
• Not request or accept unauthorized payments, gifts or favors.
• Not remove food, supplies, equipment or other VDO property without authorization.
• Avoid unnecessary interruption of staff while cleaning offices.
• Follow reasonable instructions from the designated supervisor.
• Comply with VDO's Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and PSEAH requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Basic literacy is preferred.
• Previous experience as a cleaner, office helper or similar position is desirable.
• Ability to safely use common cleaning materials and equipment.
• Basic understanding of hygiene and workplace cleanliness.
• Ability to communicate in Dari and/or Pashto.
• Physically able to perform routine cleaning duties.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required for meetings or events.
• Demonstrated honesty, reliability, confidentiality and respectfulness.

Key Performance Indicators

8. Safeguarding and Compliance

The Cleaner must comply with VDO's Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and PSEAH Policy, HR Policy, Health and Safety requirements, confidentiality standards, Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Policy and other applicable organizational procedures.

Any safeguarding concern, harassment, theft, fraud, safety hazard or other serious concern observed during the course of work must be reported promptly and confidentially through VDO's established reporting mechanisms.

Vision Development Organization (VDO) is accepting CVs and applications from qualified candidates from 13 June 2026 to 30 Sep 2026 to establish a candidate roster (database) for future employment opportunities. Eligible applicants with relevant qualifications and work experience are encouraged to apply through the Google Form available below on the website. Shortlisted candidates will be included in the roster and considered for vacancies based on project needs.

All qualified candidates are requested to copy and open the below given link and follow the instructions:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekYOxPYUDIHXyFGUFjBShxX9kQV42OFo0peXXz6Qzs8ASBbQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109440621383724205465

applications received without a given link and/or online system will be disqualified and removed from the entire process. 

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test or interviews. If you are not contacted Two or Three Weeks after the closing date. please know that your application has not been successful for the post.