Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation Manager Job at MSF

Job Description

Our Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation (Watsan) Managers ensure that we provide essential services to people affected by crises. From establishing the infrastructure necessary for clean water to managing waste disposal in emergency settings, our Watsan Managers are vital in maintaining the health and dignified living conditions of the communities we serve. This is a dynamic and hands-on role.

Job Responsibility

Plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor logistics activities related to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) activities based on MSF’s protocols and standards
Collaborate with the Project and Logistics Coordinators to develop and review the annual WASH budget to meet the needs of the project
Ensure daily compliance with MSF’s WASH standards and protocols by overseeing the implementation of WASH activities
Design, implement, and manage water supply, excreta disposal, waste management, hygiene, and infection control interventions
Conduct assessments in collaboration with medical teams, identifying needs and recommending response activities to project leaders
Contribute to the development of emergency response strategies with medical and logistical teams
Ensure the availability of necessary materials and equipment for WASH activities by overseeing procurement, organisation, and inventory
In partnership with the Human Resources Coordinator, recruit, train, brief, and evaluate Watsan staff, ensuring the team is appropriately sized and equipped
Provide technical support to medical teams, identifying risk factors for infection control and integrating WASH activities into medical interventions
Ensure accurate data collection and analysis of WASH activities and provide regular reporting to line management

Requirements

An academic background in engineering or relevant training
At least six months of hands-on field experience in WASH activities in a humanitarian or international development setting
Proficiency in the local language of the project area is essential
Basic computer literacy

Nice to have

WASH in Emergencies Training within MSF is recommended
Experience with at least two of the following activities in two different contexts: water supply, excreta disposal, waste management, vector control, or respectful management of corpses
Knowledge of additional local languages is a plus
A background or experience in public health
Familiarity with local operations and emergency response in diverse contexts
People management and development
Commitment to MSF principles
Behavioural flexibility
Results and quality orientation
Teamwork and cooperation

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