Internal/External Vacancy Announcement

Médecins Sans Frontières-MSF-Holland

Position title:  WATSAN SUPERVISOR

No. of positions:

Place of work: : Abdurafi (Amhara Region)

Terms of employment:  Temporary/ ( For emergency response) pool local positions

Remuneration and Benefits:

Starting gross salary 19,200 .00 ETB

Medical cover: as per the organization policy

hardship allowance 30% of salary with maximum amount of Birr 5,500

Date(5 working days): 19^th April 2021 closing date 26^th April 2021

Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as Doctors without Borders or MSF) is a private, non-profit, international humanitarian medical organization that intervenes in emergencies and crisis situations to relieve human suffering resulting from unmet medical needs. MSF observes strict neutrality with respect to politics and provides its assistance without discriminating on the basis of race, religion, ideology, or political affiliation. MSF’s members are required to respect humanitarian principles and principles of medical ethics at all times.

MSF-Holland in Ethiopia currently operates in four projects (North Gonder, Abdurafi project, in Somali region- Wardher project, in Gambella region; Kule and Terkidi project with diversified workforce..

Main Purpose/Job Summary :- 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

Accountabilities:

• 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

• To supervise and ensure safe segregation of solid waste.
• To ensure all waste zone is cleaned and sanitized regularly.
• To ensure incineration is done regularly and safely.
• To regularly provide training to the cleaners and hygiene agents on different hygiene relevant topics.

Job Requirements

Education

• Technical diploma, desirable specialization in water and sanitation

Experience

• Previous experience in technical works and organizing of multiple activities, preferably within MSF or similar work environment

Languages                                      

Essential: English

Desirable: Amharic                                                        

Knowledge

Computer literacy

Competences

• Results and Quality Orientation L2
• Team work and Cooperation L2
• Behavioral Flexibility L2
• Commitment to MSF Principles L2
• Stress Management L3

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their nonreturnable and up-to-date CV and cover letter including clear photocopies of all supporting documents via any one of the below-mentioned locations.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates with the required experience and qualifications as well as clear and validated documentation will be called upon to attend further assessment.

Copy diploma/Degree Sincerity of Declarations and Documents Submitted to MSF

Use of false documents to gain employment with MSF will lead to automatic cancellation from the recruitment process and if found after employment will lead to immediate termination.

Locations to Submit Applications only through blow link

Send an email to abdurafi@oca.msf.org / Apply via Ethiojobs (http://www.ethiojobs.net/) or MSF-Holland Office in, Abdurafi