Watsan Supervisor (Khartoum) – MSF Belgium
Job Description
| Organization | Medecins sans Frontieres Belgium |
| Job Title | Watsan Supervisor |
| Location | Khartoum |
| Section/Unit | Logistics and Medical |
| No. of Post | 1 |
| Salary | Level 6/ 1189.34 USD Basic Salary Per Month |
| Duration | 2 Months |
| Supervisor | Watsan Manager / Logistics Team Leader |
| Closing Date | 03 June 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
- Ensure the effective implementation and supervision of Watsan activities, including:
- Water supply
- Sanitation and waste management
- Support cholera outbreak preparedness and response through timely and appropriate Watsan interventions.
- Supervise and support the Watsan team in daily activities and task planning.
- Contribute to regular reporting in coordination with the LTL.
Minimum Qualification, Skills, and Experience Required:
| Education | Technical diploma, desirable specialization in water and sanitation |
| Experience | Previous experience in technical works and organising of multiple activities, preferably within MSF or similar work environment |
| Languages | Mission language essential; local language desirable |
| Knowledge | Essential computer literacy (word, excel) |
| Competencies | Results and Quality Orientation L2Teamwork and Cooperation L2Behavioural Flexibility L2to MSF Principles L2Stress Management L3 |
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to send their applications with documents (Updated CV, Educational certificates, work experience certificates, previous employers’ references, and a copy of their national ID) to:
Via hand delivery of the application through HAC, Umdurman, or Basahir Teaching Hospital
Please note that MSF will only accept applications and CVs submitted in the English language. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and interview in Khartoum.
