Watsan Technician

Objective of the Post:

Supporting the Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (Watsan) Supervisor 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:

Technical certification or proven background, desirable specialization in water and sanitation

Experience in water supply, hygiene, sanitation, vector control

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:

Carrying out tasks directly related to the Watsan activities such as construction and maintenance of infrastructures in the project according to MSF protocols and standards concerning the operation of water supply, hygiene, sanitation, vector control, waste management and excreta disposal, hygiene and infection control.

Ensuring the cleaning and maintenance of the Watsan structures and when applicable, of the medical facilities;

Identifying, recruiting, training and supervising daily labourers or hygiene agents for Watsan activities

Informing the Watsan Supervisor of any difficulties, anomalies and problems that may affect the normal functioning of activities and tasks in his/her area of responsibility;

Assisting the Watsan Supervisor in Watsan data collection and reporting, as well as maintaining updated files and records of assigned project activities

Being responsible for equipment, tools, and consumables, verifying that they are safely used and maintained. Reporting to the supervisor any need of renewal and the weekly/monthly consumption

Knowledge and Skills:

Computer literacy

Local language essential, mission language highly desirable

Required Skills

Mission Language, Fluent in Local Language, Computer Proficient,