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

As the WATSAN Supervisor for MSF Spain’s emergency operations in Khartoum State, you will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of water, hygiene, and sanitation activities that directly impact the health and dignity of the communities we support. Working closely with the WATSAN Manager.
Your role is essential to ensuring MSF’s WASH interventions are technically sound, timely, and effectively support our medical and emergency responses.

• Supervise daily WASH activities in health facilities and communities, including water supply, waste management, vector control, and decontamination procedures.
• Oversee and guide the work of hygiene promoters, chlorinators, and plumbers, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to MSF protocols.
• Monitor infrastructure and water systems to ensure consistent access to safe water in treatment centers and supported facilities.
• Coordinate stock and materials management for WASH supplies, including orders, consumption tracking, and emergency preparedness.
• Support infection prevention and control (IPC) through proper waste disposal, cleaning routines, and disinfection measures in all intervention sites.
• Contribute to outbreak response and rapid assessments by collecting data, analyzing WASH needs, and coordinating with logistics and medical teams. 
• Assist with planning, training, and HR tasks for the WASH team, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment for all staff under your supervision.

– Minimum Essential Requirements (Must-Have):

➢Diploma in Water and Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field.

➢At least 2 years of experience supervising WASH or technical infrastructure activities.

➢Experience leading teams of hygiene promoters, chlorinators, or technical staff.

➢Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

➢Computer literacy – proficient in Word and Excel.

➢Willingness and ability to work in emergency contexts and high-pressure environments.

- Desirable (Strong Assets)

➢Previous experience working with MSF or other medical-humanitarian organizations.

➢Experience in outbreak response (e.g., cholera, hepatitis) or emergency WASH programs.

➢Familiarity with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in health facilities.

➢Ability to perform water quality monitoring and analysis.

➢Experience coordinating with medical/logistics teams and local authorities.

- Competencies

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

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application to the KHARTOUM STATE, HAC-OFFICE IN Khartoum, Almujahdeen, Africa St, in a sealed envelope mentioning (MSF Spain – application for WATSAN SUPERVISOR)
 

HAC Officer Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YnsP4XrQVLxVocyu7?g_st=ipc

Applications must be submitted in English Language including:

✓ Motivation letter in English.
✓ Updated CV in English.

✓ Copy of Personal national ID / Passport.

✓ Copy of relevant educational diplomas.

✓ Copy of relevant work certificates.

✓ Copy of others relevant documents.

Test and interview will be carried out in English.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Administrative conditions:

• This job profile can be adapted and/or changed according to the evolution of the activities, evolution of the Mission. and the program needs.
• The general conditions are detailed in the staff regulations, work contract and health policy.

Confidentiality is the basis for a trustful relationship between patient and health staff. It concerns the provision of privacy as well as the handling of individual personal/ medical information according to medical ethics.

Confidentiality is required and demanded at any time, violation of this will result in immediate admin­istrative action!

YOU ARE PART OF MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES:

You are expected to treat all the persons you get involved with (beneficiaries, soldiers, villagers, etc... respectfully without regard of their political or ethnical background. Do not speak about your political opinions and take the time to explain to as many people as possible about MSF mission and about our work in Sudan.