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.
JOB CODE:
LS03400
SALARY:
1450 $
Section/Unit:
WATSAN Manager
Grade Level:
6
Supervisor:
WATSAN MANAGER/LOGSITICS TEAM LEADER
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
WHITE NILE STATE
Closing Date:
19 May 2026
Background:
We are seeking a motivated professional who will define, coordinate, and monitor medical activities in line with MSF protocols, standards, and procedures to ensure the delivery of quality medical care and improve the health outcomes of patients and target communities.
As a Watsan Supervisor, you will contribute to MSF’s medical objectives by 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.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Essential specialization in water resources and sanitation, water engeneering or any related field.
Minimum 2 years experience supervising supervising watsan, hygiene, or sanitation operations. Desirable experience with MSF or other INGOs.
Experience leading teams of hygiene promoters, chlorinators, or technical staff.
Minimum B2 Proficiency level in English and native or near-native proficiency in Arabic.
Computer literacy; Knowledge of personal and team safety protocols; troubleshooting Watsan processes
Experience working in humanitarian or emergency contexts is considered an asset.
Competencies: Results and quality orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application to the Labor Office in White Nile Kosti, in a sealed envelope mentioning (MSF Spain – application for WATSAN SUPERVISOR - WHITE NILE)
Applications must be submitted in English Language including:
Complete CV in English and copies of all certificates Including (Bachelor degree, experience certificates, relevant training certificates and education certificates, including cover letter).
Sudanese National ID/Passport.
Please note that applications submitted through any other channel incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the specified criteria will not be considered in the recruitment process.
Applications submitted through any other channel, or without the full set of documents in each mentioned upload section, will not be processed or considered.
Only applicants selected for the shortlist will be contacted.
All information provided will be handled with strict confidentiality and for recruitment purposes only.
MSF will never ask candidates for money or services as part of the recruitment process. Any such request should be considered fraudulent We will take immediate action against any fraudulent activity
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.
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.
