Cleaner/Cook

Position Title: Cleaner/Cook

2025-12-23 Herat, Kandahar, Nangarhar Full Time 25

Job Location:	Herat, Kandahar, Nangarhar
Nationality:	National
Category:	Admin-Clerical
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	Salary and conditions are according to ACBAR’s salary scale.
Vacancy Number:	CC-2025
No. Of Jobs:	3
City:	Herat, Kandahar, Nangarhar

Organization:	ACBAR
Years of Experience:	Two years of experience in a Similar Position/Field
Contract Duration:	Contract is through 31 December 2026, renewable on an annual basis depending on funding and performance.
Gender:	Male
Education:	High school
Close date:	2025-12-23

About ACBAR:

The Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development (ACBAR) is an independent forum established in 1988 to support NGOs working with Afghan refugees in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Since relocating its main office to Kabul in 2002, ACBAR has grown to include 211 national and international NGOs operating across all sectors of humanitarian assistance and development.

ACBAR provides:

Coordination: Supporting NGO collaboration at national and regional levels.
Information sharing: Delivering timely updates to members and the broader aid community.
Advocacy: Addressing issues affecting NGOs’ work in Afghanistan.

ACBAR’s mission is to provide an efficient platform for NGOs to deliver effective humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding activities in Afghanistan.

Job Descriptions:

ESSENTIAL TASKS

Essential tasks include the following:

To purchase fresh foods and seasonings and maintain them fresh if not consumed
To prepare lunch for staff. He may also be asked to prepare lunch for specific occasions, such as workshops and meetings
To prepare Hot water every day in the morning
To prepare the dining room and table before meals and clean after meals
To wash dishes and glasses after meals
To distribute hot water and drinking materials to each office. He may also be asked to distribute food to each office
To provide drinks for guests
To maintain the food items, kitchen space, refrigerator, and the appliances clean and hygienic
To conserve the leftover foods

Cleaning Responsibilities:

Clean all the office equipment, like furniture, waste paper baskets, and ashtrays, before the arrival of the staff.
Wash the toilets and mop the floor, periodically of the floor, windows, and doors with antiseptic to remove stains daily before the arrival of office staff.
Spray the offices with Insecticide to kill insects when needed.
Ensure that taps and flushes in toilets are working properly and arrange authorization for repairs of faults.
Ensure that towels are clean in the toilets and make sure that soap and toilet paper are available each week.
keep and watch over the office and premises and maintain custody of keys while performing normal duties. Turn on/off the heaters in the winter seasons.
Reporting any damage, safety issues, or maintenance needs.
Following health, safety, and hygiene standards.
Follow the regulations, staff policies, and respect the organization's structure.
Perform any other task as requested by Line Manager and/or Senior Management, including assisting colleagues in other departments.

Job Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or attribute required.

Ability to follow instructions and to ask for help when necessary
Courteous and polite when representing ACBAR

EDUCATION, TRAINING and/or EXPERIENCE

- 2 years of experience in a Similar Position/Field
- Minimum 12 Grade

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY

Ability to speak Dari and Pashto, some English preferred

Submission Guidelines:

If you possess the required qualifications and experience, please complete the application form using the link below by December 23, 2025. Kindly prepare your CV in advance, as you will be required to attach it during the application process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Notes:

Please be informed that the interview will be conducted only in person.

Job Application Form Link: Cleaner/Cook - Job Application Form