Closing date: 28/09/2022

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 70 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

MSF-Belgium has the following vacant position:

Duration: Until December 31, 2022 with possible extension

Main Purpose 

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

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

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: msfocb-afar-recruitment@brussels.msf.org OR YOU CAN BRING HARD COPY TO OUR OFFICE LOCATED AT AFAR, SEMERA INFRONT OF ARDI ETHIOPIA HOTEL (please indicate on the subject box: the vacancy title and your name)

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.

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