Stewards at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) - 5 Openings

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Steward

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months renewable
Slots: 5

Duties

• Ensures guests arrive to clean rooms, maintain high levels of cleanliness and standards throughout the unit.
• Assist in changing bed linen, make beds and replace used towels.
• Sweep, mop floors, vacuum carpets/rugs and dust furniture.
• Replenish bath care products (e.g. soap and shampoo).
• Restock beverages and food items in the mini bar when required.
• Clean public areas, like corridors, toilets, Cappa Bar, Cafeteria etc.
• Report any technical issues and maintenance needs.
• Address guests’ queries (e.g. on additional services) and help guests retrieve lost items.
• Pick up any liter around the dormitories or Ihouse areas. And ensure all assigned rooms are clean and tidy by the end of the shift.
• Follow Ihouse safety & security guidelines, deliver and retrieve items on loan to guests e.g. iron and ironing boards and ensure security of guest rooms and privacy of guests.
• Service bathrooms by washing and emptying bins, wash all glass surfaces and floors, clean shower, bath, basin, bidet, and toilet to the best quality standard.
• Clean individual offices or workstations, dust shelves, scrub toilets, and polish furniture.
• Ensure that rooms are regularly cleaned according to the guest house procedures
• Take care of personal hygiene and tidiness as well
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.

Requirements

• O'level with a minimum of two (2) years experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent interpersonal, multi-tasking and communication skills.
• Have ability to work with little or no supervision.

Application Closing Date
12th March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online