Watsan Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres-Belgium (MSF-Belgium)

Ethiopia
Contract
Full-time

2 months ago

The main purpose of the PositionSupporting 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 or-der to improve health and living conditions of the target populationAccountabilities

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 Accountabilitie

Assist the Technical Activity manager in implementing and carrying out WASH activities.
Ensure that work is carried out according to the technical specifications of the specifications.
Supervise the construction of WASH facilities.
Make internal requests as needed for monthly donation and monitor consumption and inventory management.
Organize training sessions with the MoH WASH technicians and/or the hygienists and sanitation specialists.
Ensure that hygiene and sanitation infrastructure is in place and well maintained.
Ensure that Watsan basic minimums are in place and followed in the 2 HCs (Adey Abeba and Jemu).
Monitor the implementation of proper waste management in the 2 HCs (Adey Abeba and Jemu) and in the locations everywhere MSF operates in the community.

About YouEducation: Technical diploma, desirable specialization in water and sanitationExperience: Previous experience in technical works and organising of multiple activities, preferably within MSF or similar work environmentCompetencies: Results and Quality Orientation L2

Teamwork and Cooperation L2
Behavioural Flexibility L2
Commitment to MSF Principles L2
Stress Management L3

Type of contract: Full TimeLocation: Bachuma (Adey Abeba , Jamu)Terms of employment: Fixed term up to Dec 31, 2025Starting Monthly Basic Salary/month: 1509.00 USDNumber of Position: OneOther Benefits: As per the Organization PolicyIf you are interested, please send your National ID, CV, and cover letter (not more than one page) with “Watsan Supervisor Position” written in the subject line through Or in person at Salayish the Grand Hotel and SPA in MizanDeadline: June 30, 2025.

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

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