Caretaker

Job Title:                                                   Caretaker

Department:                                             Operations

Division:                                                     Operations

Duty Station:                                            Tel Afar

Line Manager:                                          Team Leader

Line Management Responsibility:   N/A

Position Type:                                          Full-time

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work to reduce and prevent violence, protect civilians and build peace together with communities in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath through the implementation of unarmed civilian protection programming. NP implements programming through the deployment of civilian protection teams to the field and is continuing to scale up to meet the growing needs in the communities we serve. Programming is founded on Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) and is thematically focused on, interrupting cycles of violence, building trust and peaceful co-existence among divided communities and women inclusion and participation.

JOB PURPOSE

The Caretaker is responsible for cleaning all NP buildings and rooms as well as preparing a daily meal for the staff. All NP staff are expected to embody UCP guiding principles of:

• Nonviolence
• Direct action
• Radical connection
• Process-oriented
• Independence
• Nonpartisanship
• Redemption and healing
• Pluriversality
• Accountability

 

KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide support for the organization's activities by maintaining the organization's worksite

House keeping

• Cleaning the kitchen, lounge, and the organization's office on a daily basis
• Cleaning the organization's guest house and bedrooms (room tidying up, mopping the floor, cleaning the bathrooms) (at least three times a week)
• Cleaning the bathroom and outside toilet

Cooking and Reception

• Cooking for the organization's staff, as requested
• Purchasing the necessary supplies for cooking
• Prepare and bring refreshments for beneficiaries (meetings, trainings, etc.)

Safeguarding: 

• Outline the responsibilities related to safeguarding, including adherence to NP’s safeguarding policies and procedures, and reporting any concerns regarding the safety and well-being of personnel, beneficiaries, or community members.

Basic First Aid Knowledge: 

• The guard should have basic knowledge of first aid to handle any minor injuries or health issues that may arise during their duties.

Other

• Perform any other work duties assigned by the Team 

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Independent judgment/analytical:
  • ability to manage information with discretion
  • Ability to prioritize, solve problems and develop practical solutions
• Personal Relationships:
  • Flexible, energetic and adaptable
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment
  • Proven ability to build relationships
• Languages:
  • Arabic: Ability to write and speak
  • English: Not mandatory, an added advantage

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page), through our website, detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• The closing date for applications is 5th Aug 2026. 
• This position is open for Iraqi Nationals only. Candidates from Tel Afar are highly desired.
• Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
• Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early.
  

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We priorities ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the InterAgency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

NO FEE 

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.