Scope of Work (SOW)

Liberia Foundational Skills Activity (LFSA)

Independent Consultants – Janitors

Activity Overview

Liberia Foundational Skills Activity (LFSA) is a USAID-funded five-year project designed purposefully to increase the percentage of Liberian children accessing primary school and meeting the government of Liberia’s learning standards especially in foundational English literacy. The LFSA will improve education access and learning by increasing on-time enrolment, enhancing age-appropriate placement in classrooms, providing contextually appropriate teaching and learning materials, and improving instructional delivery and teacher wellbeing. LFSA will equip key education ecosystem actors with improved capacity, opportunity, and motivation to achieve results.

Led by Chemonics International in Liberia, LFSA is a five-year project implemented by a consortium of Liberian and international partners, including the Diversified Educators Empowerment Project (DEEP), Kid’s Educational Engagement Project (KEEP), WE CARE, Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Liberia, Foundation for Research, Education, and Empowerment (FREE) Liberia, Mathematica, and One World Network of Schools (OWNOS). The project will be implemented in six counties: Montserrado, Bong, Margibi, Grand Bassa, Nimba, and Lofa.

Position Summary

Chemonics International-LFSA is seeking four Independent Consultants – Janitors to provide janitorial services for designated offices within their assigned counties. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Margibi, Nimba, Bong, and Grand Bassa Counties. Candidates from outside these counties may also be considered; however, relocation support will not be provided.

Duration

The consultancy is expected to last for three months.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The Independent Consultant-Janitor is responsible for the following:

• Empty waste baskets and transport waste to the disposal area.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and polish floors.
• Tidy and maintain the reception area.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Wash windows and walls.
• Clean offices, hallways, kitchens, restrooms, and meeting rooms to meet health standards.
• Keep storage areas tidy and clean.
• Maintain stock records and reconcile them.
• Raise requests for stock replenishment of stationery and staff refreshments. • Assist the Operations Assistant when they are out of the office.
• Perform any other administrative tasks assigned by the supervisor to ensure effective support for the project.

Qualifications

• English literacy and numeracy are required.
• Previous experience in janitorial or custodial services is preferred. • Knowledge of cleaning equipment, materials, and methods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean environment. • Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with supervisors and team members Location of Assignment

The assignment locations are Margibi, Bong, Nimba, and Grand Bassa Counties. Supervision

The consultant will report to the Procurement and Logistics Officer for their assigned county.

Application Instructions

Deadline: December 7, 2024, at 5:30 P.M.

Important Notes:

• Only soft copy applications will be accepted.
• No telephone inquiries, please.
• Chemonics will contact only shortlisted candidates.

Application Submission:

Interested candidates should submit:

1. A cover letter.
2. A CV detailing the required experiences and competencies. Email Subject Line: Application for Independent Consultant – Janitor (Specify County)

Applications should be sent to liberiafsa@chemonics.com. Address your application to:

Human Resources Specialist

USAID-Liberia Foundational Skills Activity (LFSA)

Chemonics International

Coleman Avenue, 16th Street, Sinkor, Monrovia

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Equal Opportunity Statement

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

LFSA is a gender-sensitive employer; therefore, qualified and experienced female communications professionals are encouraged to apply.