Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - Spain is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.
Salary:
1189 USD
Section/Unit:
Logistics/Medical
Grade Level:
6
Supervisor:
WATSAN Manager/Logistics Manager
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
River Nile - Atbara & Project Sites
Closing Date:
02 Feb 2025
Background:
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
Duties and responsibilities:
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
MSF wards in Atbara teaching hospital
Supporting the Log Manager in the team planning (e.g. cleaner rosters, admin, HR processes, etc.) and informing/involving the Log Manager in case of any major management or technical issue, and providing all required reporting
Implement a training strategy for cleaners and nurses in pediatrics regarding IPC and Watsan standards
Follow up Watsan protocols in pediatrics: preparation of chlorine solution, cleaning protocols, vector control, availability of water for drinking point and hand washing point, segregation of wastes and proper treatment (in link with WHO and MoH), wastewater collection and disposal.
Hospital laundry follow up in coordination with ICRC
Supply of hygiene/watsan material and stock management in MSF wards (IR request, reception, supply, inventory)
IDP camps
Supervision of latrines construction in IDP camps
Health promotion/community engagement strategy for proper use of the latrines: water access, soap and hygiene materials availability
Guest house and office
Support watsan protocols and SOP: Cleaning of water tanks, water dispensers, Paul filters, desludging of septic tanks, kitchen hygiene
Emergency preparation
Training of the cleaners about watsan activities in a CTC
Inventory and preparedness of material needed for cholera intervention
Supervision of watsan activities in CTC in case of cholera outbreak, in collaboration with Log manager and medical team
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Education
Essential bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering, Water and Sanitation, Civil Engineering or Environment Science or Engineering, Technical diploma is desirable specialization in water and sanitation.
Experience
2 Years previous experience in technical works and organizing of multiple activities, preferably within MSF or similar work environment in other NGO.
Languages
Mission language essential, local language desirable.
Knowledge
Computer literacy
Competencies
Results and Quality Orientation L2
Team work and Cooperation L2
Behavioural Flexibility L2
Commitment to MSF Principles L2
Stress Management L3
Applications Must be in English language and include:
CV, application letter, copy of educational, experience certificates and personal identification (preferably passport) interested candidates are requested to Submit their Applications Online Only on Google Forms.
You must complete the form on the link in order for your application to be considered.
Test and interview will be carried out in English.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Opening date: 28/1/2024 - Closing date: 2/2/2024
MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.
MSF OCBA is a people-focused humanitarian organization that offers a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. We believe this approach enhances our work and we are committed to equity in employment. We embrace diverse backgrounds of people working together to exhibit their passion in action for the social mission of MSF.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.
MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF. MSF OCBA is a people-focused humanitarian organization that offers a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. We believe this approach enhances our work and we are committed to equity in employment. We embrace diverse backgrounds of people working together to exhibit their passion in action for the social mission of MSF. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.
