Houseman/Butler/Caregiver in Usa River, Arusha

Experienced male Butler/Housekeeping/Caregiver is needed for a household of 2 people, based in Usa River, Arusha.

Job description include the following main duties:

• Do all housekeeping work, including * cleaning the entire house (3 bedrooms with 1 lounge, dining area, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 verandas), * washing dishes, * making beds, * washing laundry by hand, * ironing clothes, * hanging curtains, * cleaning floors, * cleaning windows, * cleaning walls, * cleaning 2 bathrooms, * cleaning cupboards, * cleaning verandas. [Clothes ironing skills will be tested during interview process.]
• Plan and cook/prepare two basic meals per day (for 3 people, i.e. 2 residents + for the employee himself). {Meals must preferably be Western or Mediterranean, but can have some Tanzanian elements to it.} [Basic culinary skills will be tested during interview process.]
• Running & managing the household's limited operational budget.
• Take care of household shopping, including groceries, fruit, vegetables, cooking utensils (when needed), cleaning supplies, maintenance supplies, etc.
• Run errands for employer, e.g. couriering of packages, collecting orders from shops in Arusha, exchange currency, deliveries, scout for suppliers of services/goods, etc.
• Organize, administer & manage various services that employer might require (e.g. specialized repair services, home-visit tailoring, home shopping, doctor/dentist appointments, physiotherapy, hair grooming, etc.).
• Design, implement and assist employer with a fitness and physical strength program. Also source a home personal trainer who can help to facilitate this fitness & strength program.
• Basic male caregiving, only when necessary (e.g. assist with daily ablutions/shower, shaving, grooming, getting dressed, checking on medication to take, etc.).
• Assisting with early morning household routines, e.g. coffee, tea, packing work breakfast/lunch, etc.
• Organizing interior design, cupboards, furniture in a practical way.
• Dealing with landlord & gardener.
• Ensuring security & water supply of house.
• Occasional driving duties.

Candidate requirements:

• Must be a male.
• Unmarried & single.
• Drivers license.
• Very good English proficiency [English speaking, understanding & writing skills will be tested during interview process]
• Good understanding of running a household on a limited budget.
• Must be able to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Proper discretion & professionalism in dealing with daily work.
• Friendly, take-charge disposition.
• Showing great initiative.
• Preferably older than 26 years (candidates older than 30 years will be given preference).
• Complete honesty & trustworthiness.

Please include the following in your job application:

• Contactable references.
• A minimum of 2 recent photographs of yourself.