WATSAN SUPERVISOR (Atbara) – MSF Spain

Job Description

Organization	Medecins sans Frontieres Spain
Job Title	WATSAN SUPERVISOR
Location	River Nile – Atbara & Project Sites
Section/Unit	Logistics/Medical
Salary	1189 USD
Supervisor	WATSAN Manager/Logistics Manager
Closing Date	02 Feb 2025

Supporting the Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (Watsan) Manager in the implementation and supervision of Watsan activities, including tools and materials employed according to MSF standards and protocols, in order to improve health and living conditions of the target population

 Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensuring the day-to-day implementation and administration of assigned Watsan activities at project level, including but not limited to, water supply, excreta disposal, waste management, vector control, and dead bodies management
• Ensuring that the MSF procedures and protocols are followed by the Watsan teams to guarantee the operational quality of the project;
• Ensuring the maintenance and repair of technical equipment in the project to guarantee an adequate running of Watsan activities;
• Ensuring the distribution of the materials and tools used in water treatment, hygiene and sanitation (e.g. physical organization and inventory of stocks, receiving and processing orders for water, sanitation and hygiene material, check that the amounts received are recorded, and check monthly consumptions, etc.);
• Supporting the Watsan Manager in ensuring an appropriate emergency preparedness and response capacity (physical verification of stocks, contacts, transport means, staff training). Ensuring appropriate assistance to the project response team and if required, participating in emergency activities or exploratory visits
• Supporting the Watsan Manager in the team planning (e.g. staff rosters and admin, HR processes, etc.) and informing and involving the Watsan Manager in case of any major management or technical issue, and providing all required reporting
• Planning and supervising the HR processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, tasks definition and internal and external communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activity
• Participating in data collection and reporting as required

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

MSF wards in Atbara teaching hospital

• Supporting the Log Manager in the team planning (e.g. cleaner rosters, admin, HR processes, etc.) and informing/involving the Log Manager in case of any major management or technical issue, and providing all required reporting
• Implement a training strategy for cleaners and nurses in pediatrics regarding IPC and Watsan standards
• Follow up Watsan protocols in pediatrics: preparation of chlorine solution, cleaning protocols, vector control, availability of water for drinking point and hand washing point, segregation of wastes and proper treatment (in link with WHO and MoH), wastewater collection and disposal.
• Hospital laundry follow up in coordination with ICRC
• Supply of hygiene/watsan material and stock management in MSF wards (IR request, reception, supply, inventory)

IDP camps

• Supervision of latrines construction in IDP camps
• Health promotion/community engagement strategy for proper use of the latrines: water access, soap and hygiene materials availability

Guest house and office

• Support watsan protocols and SOP: Cleaning of water tanks, water dispensers, Paul filters, desludging of septic tanks, kitchen hygiene

Emergency preparation

• Training of the cleaners about watsan activities in a CTC
• Inventory and preparedness of material needed for cholera intervention
• Supervision of watsan activities in CTC in case of cholera outbreak, in collaboration with Log manager and medical team

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Education	Essential bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering, Water and Sanitation, Civil Engineering or Environment Science or Engineering,  Technical diploma is desirable specialization in water and sanitation.
Experience	2 Years previous experience in technical works and organizing of multiple activities, preferably within MSF or similar work environment in other NGO.
Languages	Mission language essential, local language desirable.
Knowledge	Computer literacy
Competencies	Results and Quality Orientation L2 Team work and Cooperation L2 Behavioural Flexibility L2 Commitment to MSF Principles L2 Stress Management L3

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF. MSF OCBA is a people-focused humanitarian organization that offers a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. We believe this approach enhances our work and we are committed to equity in employment. We embrace diverse backgrounds of people working together to exhibit their passion in action for the social mission of MSF. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.

How to apply

Applications Must be in English language and include:

CV, application letter, copy of educational, experience certificates and personal identification (preferably passport)
 interested candidates are requested to Submit their Applications Online Only on Google Forms.

• You must complete the form on the link in order for your application to be considered.

Test and interview will be carried out in English. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Opening date: 28/1/2024 – Closing date: 2/2/2024

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.

MSF OCBA is a people-focused humanitarian organization that offers a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. We believe this approach enhances our work and we are committed to equity in employment. We embrace diverse backgrounds of people working together to exhibit their passion in action for the social mission of MSF.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.