Cook / Cleaner at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctor without Borders (MSF), founded in 1971, is an international
humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to population in danger in more than 60 countries. MSF has been present in Nigeria for 20 years. Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization, which helps populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cook / Cleaner
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment type: Fixed term - Contract starting with 6 months
Level: 02
Contract: 208 working hours per month

Main Purpose

• Execute, according to hygienic standards, housekeeping, cleaning and tiding up activities in order to ensure public and staff private areas are in good condition.

Job Description

• Carry out the preparation of meals for staff.
• Always follow all hygiene standards and security rules.
• Control stock of food to ask for anything needed on time and prepare shopping list and make purchases if required.
• Ensure meals to be served on time.
• If applicable set table before every meal and clean it up after each meal.
• Ensure cleanliness of all facilities, utensils and equipment.
• Ensure the provision of drinkable water during the day and when she/he leaves cleaning, filling the filter and empty bottles, changing batteries if necessary.
• Look after all equipment provided.
• Properly store food and ingredients to avoid spoilage or contamination.
• Support in meal preparation during meetings, visitors' stay, or special events as requested.
• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets, and other rooms in MSF houses.
• Sweep and mop the floors regularly.
• Do the laundry, iron clothes, and perform other housekeeping duties.
• Check that toilets and wash areas are well stocked with necessary supplies.
• Keep all premises securely locked (doors and windows) when required.
• Ensure sufficient water supply in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas at all times.
• Keep an inventory of MSF kitchen utensils and equipment, i.e. plates, glasses, cutlery, cookware, etc., and ensure its integrity.
• Report all important information (lost, robbery, damages, deterioration, incident, etc.).to superior.
• Plan weekly menus in consultation with food box manager, ensuring variety and balance.
• Go to the local market or shops to purchase fresh food items as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Secondary education and course on cooking desirable.
• Experience: 2 years' experience as a Cook with MSF or other INGOs.
• Language: English and Hausa Languages Fluently written and spoken.

Competencies:

• Commitment to MSF Principles.
• Behavioural Flexibility.
• Stress Management.
• Results and Quality Orientation.
• Teamwork and Cooperation.
• Service Orientation.

Remuneration
As per MSF salary scale (National contract).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline 15th July, 2025; 5:00PM.

Note

• Only qualified and interested applicants should apply by following the link above.
• Please submit your motivation letter, updated CV, and relevant academic certificates through the form.
• Fill in the required details and attach the requested documents.
• Only electronic applications will be considered.
• Physical or hard copy submissions will not be accepted at this time. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the recruitment process.
• MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality, and culture.
• Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
• MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.
• MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.
• Women and People with Disabilities are encouraged to Apply