Canine Caretaker

Job Description

Improved compound security through better wellbeing of K9 dogs.

Background Information ECA's mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. The mission will be guided by ECA’s five strategic directions which are: advancing ECA’s position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent’s problems and take local solution to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa’s position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Security and Safety Service, the incumbent provides comprehensive oversee the health, well-being and general care of all canines. The caretaker is also expected to work with Security officers in the Canine Unit.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Feed, monitor eating habits, and report appetite fluctuations.
• Clean kennels, crates, runs, dishes, laundry and complete general cleaning duties as posted or assigned.
• Bathe and brush dogs when needed and able.
• Scoop dog waste immediately and dispose of it as instructed.
• Mop up accidents immediately Dust mopping/wet mopping floors as assigned.
• Removing trash from containers.
• Disinfect outside area.
• Follow all procedures and protocols to help decrease cross-contamination and increase overall health.
• Work with the canine Supervisor and Officers to enhance the physical and emotional wellbeing of all dogs.
• Treat the animals with kindness and respect.

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Background, Minimum Experience, and Skills

• High school graduate.
• Minimum of one years of previous work experience providing cleaning service preferably in UN.
• Previous experience of animal care is an advantage.
• Good oral communication skills
• Self-motivated, independent worker
• Proven ability to follow instructions and learn new things
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated flexibility and proven coping skills
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• One year of working experience

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.