Housekeeping Coordinator

HR-Consulting Srl on behalf of its client, The Embassy of Netherlands in Moldova, is looking for a highly professional candidate to fulfill the position of:

Housekeeping Coordinator

SPECIFIC INFORMATION 

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is seeking an experienced domestic housekeeper for the official residence of the Ambassador in Telecentru, Chisinau. This is an upscale, immaculate and tidy home; candidate must be hard-working, organized, having high standards, with a level of self-sufficiency, and reliable.  

The housekeeper carries out tasks in and around the residence on the instructions of the operational manager of the Embassy and the residents. The appearance and presentability of the residence are important to how the Netherlands is perceived in the country, and the housekeeper actively helps to ensure that the residence is presentable. The housekeeper ensures that tasks are carried out properly and on time. The staff member ensures that the materials and supplies needed to carry out their tasks effectively are available.  

In addition to cleaning and ironing, the Housekeeper at the residence is the first point of contact for external service providers and in close cooperation with the General Affairs Department of the Embassy manages the stock and places orders for household purposes. The housekeeper receives and guides visitors to the reisdence. 

The housekeeper is responsible for the smooth running of practical and organizational matters surrounding receptions, lunches and dinners. 

RESULT AREAS AND RESULTS 

• Tasks are carried out effectively, as agreed with the Operational Manager in accordance with the schedule.
• Tasks are carried out in line with the applicable instructions, rules and regulations.
• Tools, equipment and other materials are used with due care, are properly maintained and meet the stipulated quality requirements.
• Catering assistance is provided in an efficient, hygienic and customer-friendly manner.
• New tasks/requests are dealt with quickly and correctly.
• Practical problems are identified, reported and/or resolved promptly.
• Stock is managed effectively
• Records are kept in good order.

TASKS 

• Keeping the residence clean and hygienic: sweep, vacuum, dust, mop, empty the trash cans, wash dishes, do the laundry and iron clothes, clean kitchen and kitchen equipment, bathrooms, windows, doors and other structures in the house.
• Housekeeping: mowing the lawn, watering in- and outdoor plants, collecting mail.
• Responding to household related requests from the residents.
• Supervises daily operations: managing entry or access, performing inspections and repairs and ensuring the functioning of heating, cooling, lighting and alarm systems.
• Overseeing security: prevent unauthorized access and ensure that the security devices are functioning properly.

CONTACTS 

With the General Affairs Department of the Embassy for stock management and technical related issues. With third parties in- and outside the residency, to ensure maintance of the equipment in the house and assist in official gatherings at the residence. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

•    Experience in domestic management and/or facility management.

•    Skilled in using tools, equipment, technical systems and other materials

•    Skilled in dealing with third parties in a customer-friendly manner

•    Practical knowledge of regular procedures and regulations (hygiene)

•    Organizationally strong and able to work independently

•    Good communication skills and representative appearance

•    Discreet, reliable and an eye for detail

•    Good knowledge of Romanian and/or Russian language, conversational level English

•    Knowledge of first aid

COMPETENCES 

•    Results oriented.

•    Accurate.

•    Plan and organize.

•    Good communication skills.

•    Service oriented.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION / ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE 

Cognitive and other work-related abilities, Primary education level (LO) 

Level of experience: at least 3-year relevant experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Chisinau is a relatively small embassy and has the the residence of the ambassador in Telecentru, Chisinau. This is an upscale, immaculate and tidy home.

The successful candidate will be working in the Residence and is a team member of the General and Consular Affairs Department, that consists of an Operational Manager, a Senior General and Consular Affairs Officer, the assistant of the General and Consular Affairs Department and the residence staff as a Housekeeping Coordinator.  

STAFF MEMBER PROFILE 

The Housekeeping Coordinator should be a hardworking, organized, flexible, having very high standards, with a level of self-sufficiency, a professional attitude, reliable, who displays a high degree of integrity and is able to perform under pressure.

OTHER INFORMATION 

Since some events take place in the evening, working outside the regular working hours must not be a problem.  Overtime will be paid.

Application deadline       

30 October 2026

How to apply

Interested candidates may send CVs to both following email addresses: 

ana.marchitan@search4staff.com and chs@minbuza.nl

Please, indicate the relevant vacancy code HK in the subject line or resume.

For more information, please call: +373 68898408