Vacancy – housekeeper/cleaner

The Norwegian Embassy in The Hague covers the Netherlands and Luxembourg as well as the international organizations based in The Hague, with particular focus on the OPCW and the ICC. The embassy is one of six Schengen immigration hubs. The Embassy is a busy and active mission with 18 staff members, including a Defence Attaché, the Norwegian Liaison to Eurojust and the Norwegian Liaison to Europol.

The Embassy is seeking a housekeeper/cleaner for the Ambassador’s Residence (75%) and the Embassy Chancery (25%).

 

The main tasks are:

  • Keep the properties clean and tidy, both the Ambassador’s residence and the Embassy Chancery
  • Keep the official kitchen in the Ambassador’s Residence in order for upcoming events, including control on the inventory and ironing linen when needed, etc.
  • Keep control of the inventory in all official rooms of the Ambassador’s Residence
  • Assist and control when external companies need to do work/services at the Ambassador’s Residence
  • Assist during events at the Ambassador’s Residence
  • Some work in the evening or in the weekend may be required

 

As our new colleague, you possess the following qualifications:

  • Five years of work experience in similar work
  • Excellent written and spoken Dutch and English
  • ICT knowledge
  • Administrative tidiness

 

And the following qualities:

  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Ability to be efficient and deliver tasks in time
  • Good verbal and written communications skills
  • Coping with a dynamic work environment
  • Positive contributor to the working environment

 

We offer:

  • A good and dynamic work environment
  • Diverse and motivating tasks
  • Salary according to qualifications

 

Information:

  • Start-up date: 1 April 2025
  • The position is full time (100%), divided with 75% at the Ambassador’s Residence and 25% at the Embassy Chancery
  • This a new designed position and is temporary for one year, but with the possibility of extension and permanent employment
  • Work contract based on Dutch labour and employment rule

 

Interested candidates should submit their applications before 9 March 2025 by email to emb.hague@mfa.no. The subject line should read "Application Housekeeper/cleaner". Please contact the Embassy if you have question about the position.

Please include the following in your submission (one single document):

  • Cover letter with motivation, expression of interest in the available position and outlining why you are the best candidate for the job
  • List of references (preferably employers), please include both email and phone numbers
  • Curriculum vitae

Please do not send additional information.

Shortlisted candidates might be requested to provide further documentation prior to the interviews (such as copies of transcripts, documentation of proficiencies, reference letters, etc.).