Watsan Supervisor

Objective of the Post:

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 during flood relief response, in order to improve health and living conditions of the target population

Educational and Professional Background:

University degree/Diploma, desirable specialization in WASH/Environment

Experience in safe water supply (water treatment, chlorination, boreholes rehabs, borehole drillings), Hygiene and sanitation, vector control activities, organization of multiple activities, emergency responses preferably within MSF or similar work environment

Good communication and report writing skills, good team player

Motivation to work in an international/inter-cultural context & humanitarian team spirit

High flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Job Requirements:

Ensuring the day-to-day implementation and administration of assigned Watsan activities 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 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

Skills and knowledge:

Computer skills-> MSf office suit, basic knowledge of GIS

Mission language (English) is essential, local language is desirable

Required Skills

Local Language, Mission Language (English),