About MSF

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) 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. 

Accountabilities

• Being responsible for leading the design, technical implementation, acceptance and management of all assigned Watsan interventions (water supply, excreta disposal, waste management, vector control and dead bodies management) and teams in the projects. In collaboration with the Medical Coordinator, leads the development of project proposals and/or work plans, when Watsan activities are integrated in medical interventions. For some interventions, in the absence of the Watsan Manager, will be involved directly in the implementation of projects activities.

• Adapting and implementing both minimum Watsan standards and monitoring indicators (including reporting procedures) to the context to ensure that MSF's Watsan standards are reached and protocols are maintained.

• Conducting Watsan assessments in collaboration with projects medical and logistical teams to identify Watsan needs at the projects level, and summarizing findings to the direct line manager and recommending appropriate responses. In emergency response situations at the projects level, leading the development and planning of Watsan emergency strategies and resources planning, in collaboration with the medical and logistical teams.

• Coordinating the execution of the Watsan activities and teams at the projects level in order to meet quality indicators, time schedule and budget, preventing deviations and proposing immediate technical adjustments when necessary. Leading regular project meetings with the Watsan Managers/Supervisors to facilitate the discussion and prompt resolution of problems, promoting regular exchange of information, and planning individual and joint activity.

• Guiding processes of Watsan technical support to the project's medical team in identifying possible “risk factors” (e.g. behavioural practices, environmental sources of infection, and transmission routes) and controlling measures to address modes of transmission of infection and corresponding ways of controlling spread. Monitoring the strict application of safety measures in all Watsan activities in the project.

• Planning, organizing and overseeing the inventory of the Watsan stocks of projects and coordination (regular stock and EPREP) to ensure availability, proper purchasing, and appropriate technical specifications of required materials and equipment.

• Ensuring proper Watsan staffing, coaching and supervision at the project level, in close coordination with the project's HR department and Watsan Managers, all the associated processes (recruitment, briefing, training, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication) to ensure both that the number and the skill levels of the team is appropriate. Serving as mentor and providing guidance to first time mission Watsan Managers in the application of Watsan activities and tools.

• Compiling and analysing statistical and monitoring data of Watsan activities at the mission level, and ensuring regular and detailed reporting of results (e.g. SitRep; quarterly, donor or local authority reports), proceedings and problematic situations. Ensuring multidisciplinary data availability, collection and analysis of any activity impacting health status of the affected population.

Job Requirements

Education

• Academic background in engineering or an equivalent relevant training

• Watsan in Emergencies Training within MSF is strongly recommended

• Experience

• Essential, at least 2 years in Watsan related professional experience, preferably within MSF

• Desirable: experience in or familiar with implementing and promoting the use of two or more of the following activities (water supply, excreta disposal, waste and waste water management, vector control, and dead bodies management) in two or more different contexts (conflicts, natural disasters, refugee/IDP camps, etc.)

• Desirable: public health background or experience

Languages                      

• English and Amharic languages essential. Local languages desirable

Knowledge

• Computer literacy

Competencies

•  People Management and Development

• Commitment to MSF Principles L2

• Behavioural Flexibility L3

• Results and Quality Orientation L3

• Teamwork and Cooperation L3

  How to Apply

If you are interested, please send your National ID, CV (not more than 3 pages), and cover letter (not more than one page) with “ WATSAN TEAM LEADER” written in the subject line through Msfocb-addis-recruitment@brussels.msf.org.

       Deadline: July 10, 2023.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

MSF Belgium promotes EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION. We strongly encourage women and people with reduced mobility (able to work in remote places) to apply.