Overview
Responsible for rolling out and improving Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) procedures/activities in MSF projects, tailoring them to different contexts, training personnel, and ensuring proper implementation and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and execute WATSAN procedures and activities.
- Define and communicate clear Terms of Reference (ToR) before deployment.
- Plan deployments in coordination with field team and HQ.
- Assist WATSAN Managers in planning, feasibility studies, and assessment of WATSAN activities.
- Assess Health Facilities for WATSAN compliance and propose improvements.
- Advise on community WATSAN needs response.
- Plan and support WATSAN activities for accessibility and inclusivity.
- Assess waste management activities and suggest environmental impact reduction.
- Evaluate and validate local WATSAN material suppliers.
- Identify WATSAN compliance gaps and create action plans.
- Assist in implementing specialist WATSAN activities.
- Deliver tailored training sessions.
- Provide remote support on WATSAN matters.
- Update and guide teams on MSF tools.
- Promote and implement OCBA’s WATSAN procedures.
- Conduct feasibility studies on Accessibility and Inclusion in WATSAN projects.
- Support sustainability initiatives in WATSAN activities.
- Assist in WATSAN Emergency Interventions.
Required Experience
- 1–2 years of experience working as a WATSAN or WATSAN related post in low-resource settings.
- Experience in humanitarian work (preferably overseas).
- Prior experience with MSF is an advantage.
- Experience in adult training and coaching.
Qualifications
• Degree in Water, Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.