MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

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

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• 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
• Participate in various field trips identified as at risk or critical by the CMT team in order to assess basic Watsan (WaSH) needs in the early stages of the emergency
• Reporting the state of needs from the technical side with the Manager and, if not, the coordinator and participate to define what could be the type of activities to be prioritized
• In the first emergency phase, establish the implementation of defined basic Watsan activities
• Monitoring and updating of daily consumption reporting tools (water, consumables, etc.)
• Identifying its own limits in terms of knowledge, ability and capacity to respond in Watsan activities and report the information to the Manager and/or Coordinator to claim for support (self limit consciousness)
• Participation in the identification of key Wash Co technicians needed for the smooth running of rehabilitation activities
• Participation in the identification of hygienists or waste operators needed for the smooth running of IPC and waste management activities
• Participation in the recruitment process of human resources (HR : technicians, hygienists, waste operators and daily workers) adapted to the planned activities
• Flexibility in working hours during emergencies (live saving) and for MSF mandate

Job Requirements

Education

• Technical diploma (BSc, Bachelor of engineering), desirable specialization in water and sanitation

Experience

• Previous experience in WaSH technical works (water treatment, pumps, plumbing, hygiene, boreholes, waste management, etc.) and organizing of multiple activities, preferably within MSF or similar work environment

Languages                       

• Essential local language, desirable mission working language.

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy

Competencies

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

How to Apply

All applicants should send a CV, a cover letter, educational records, work certificates and a copy of national ID.

Application can be submitted/ sent: by email: to MSFOCB-addis-hrassist@brussels.msf.org (please indicate on the subject box: the vacancy title and your name)

Posting date: 24/05/2021

Closing date: 27/05/2021

MSF Belgium promotes the EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.

We strongly encourage women and people with reduced mobility (able to work in remote places) to apply. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted and it is for the reserve POOL of the organization.

Copies of CV + supporting documents are non-returnable. Phone calls are not allowed.