About Action MSF

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF Belgium) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization 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.

Summary of Position

Supporting the Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (Watsan) Manager or Logistics Team Leader in the imple-mentation 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

Essential Job Duties

• 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 or LTL 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 or LTL 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

• Supervising grounds keeping staff and Daily Workers in maintaining external hygiene at the Hospital compound.

•  Monitoring and controlling water backup systems for needs, quantity, and regular maintenance.

• Implantation, training, and monitoring of waste disposal activities, with regular reporting to line manager.

• Regular liaising with relevant authorities (local Water Office, Hospital Management) on issues relating to water, hygiene, and sanitation in hospital wards.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience (selection criteria)

Education:

Essential:        Technical diploma

Desirable:       Specialization in water and sanitation

Technical Skills:

Essential:        Plumbing Installation & Repair knowledge

Water Treatment & Waste Management knowledge

Desirable:       Electrical and Mechanical knowledge

Experience: 

Essential:   Previous experience in technical works and organizing of multiple activities

Desirable:  Previous working experience working with MSF and/or similar work environment

Minimum 2 years’ management experience

Languages:  

Desirable:       Proficiency in local languages and English 

How to Apply

If you are interested, please provide a copies of your National ID, relevant diplomas and previous work certificate, CV (not more than 3 pages), and a cover letter (not more than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria through one of the following channels:

• By E-mail: send all attachments to msfocb-addis-recruitment2@brussels.msf.org with “WATSAN Supervisor” written in the subject line

• By Post-mail: submit hard copy of your application to MSF Belgium in the letter box at the front of MSF Belgium HR Office in Korem Hospital, with “WATSAN Supervisor” written on the envelop

Deadline: Wednesday 21ST June, 2023.

MSF Belgium promotes EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION. We strongly encourage women and people with reduced mobility to apply. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.