Multidisciplinary assistant (The Embassy of Belgium in Vietnam)

Required Languages: English

Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam

Closing date: 03/09/2024

Primarily responsible for the cleanliness of the residence and its surroundings in order to contribute to a clean and pleasant environment for residents and visitors;
Maintenance of appliances and disposal of waste;
Care and storage of household linen and clothing (sorting the laundry, washing, ironing, folding, and tidying, sewing, etc.);
Report regularly upon the condition of the house/provide information about any damage or wear and tear to the furniture and buildings;
Welcome guests and serve meals and drinks;
Manage the food, beverage, and cleaning products stock;
Run any necessary errands;
Set the table, clear it, manage the inventory of equipment;
Manage the schedules of external suppliers/stakeholders and supervise them during their presence;
Keep in mind all the Embassy policies on safety and cleanliness;
Always maintain professionalism during his/her service;
Be able to respect boundaries, be discrete and ensure the need for privacy.

Three years of experience as a butler / housekeeper;
Thorough knowledge of best practices in housekeeping: clothing washing precautions, correct use and selection of cleaning products for every surface, attention to detail;
Flexible and available to work during evenings, weekends and occasionally on holidays;
Good knowledge of English
Recent extract from judicial record testing to the lack of any convictions for crimes or offences under common law

Part-time position (0.6 FTE) (20 fixed hours per week + 4 flexible hours per week for events)
A varied job with responsibility in a pleasant international environment;
A contract for one year, with 2 months trial period as of 15 October 2024. Following a positive assessment after one year, an open-ended contract will be offered;
Benefits: Annual leave. Clothing allowance and end of year bonus. Private health insurance.

Applications are only possible via e-mail.
Send your CV, motivation letter (in English or French) and relevant diplomas and certificates to hanoi@diplobel.fed.be.