1. الرئيسية
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  3. Watsan Supervisor
Watsan Supervisor

Job Description

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, non-profit medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF started working in Yemen since 1986 and have been present in the country continuously since 2007. 

Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium in Yemen mission is looking for Yemeni nationals to recruit for the WATSAN SUPERVISOR position:

  • Location: Aden/Lahj Project
  • Contract Duration: Six (6) months, with the possibility of extension.
  • Contract type: Fixed – Term contract
  • Reporting to: WATSAN Manager

MAIN PURPOSE

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.

Accountabilities

  • 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 Specifics

  • Ensure the weekly, monthly, and yearly preventive maintenance of all equipment related to EH as per MSF standard protocol.
  • With the support and collaboration of the logistics team in the project, help in developing EH activities technical dossiers like design, BoQs, and monitor during the implementation phase for the WatSan / EH project. 
  • Prepare a monthly report on EH-activities, daily water consumption, and waste management report to the line manager. 
  • Follow up and monitor the Watsan day-to-day activities, such as collecting and sorting wastes before disposal, keeping the incinerator in good working order, 
  • Ensuring adherence to safety standards in the use of PPE for the hygiene and waste management team.
  • In collaboration with the IPC team, train the medical & non-medical staff on Waste segregation. 
  • Organising regular trainings for the cleaning staff and watsan agents and ensuring maintenance of water systems (dosing pumps, water pumps, tanks, plumbing, water filter cleaning and replacement, regular cleaning, etc.) in health facilities.
  • Follow up and monitor the Watsan day-to-day activities, such as collecting and sorting waste before disposal, keeping the incinerator in good working order.
  • Ensuring the availability and correct usage of all materials and equipment.
  • Ensuring the general cleaning and correct hygiene status of the latrines, showers, and surroundings of the hospital premises. 
  • Ensuring routine Vector control of the hospital premises, Annual IRS Spraying according to MSF Protocol. 
  • Vector control management.   
  • Remain ready and flexible for any arising new emergency need activity, while maintaining regular follow-up capacity in stable interventions. 

Requirements 

Education:

  • Technical diploma in Wash/Engineering. Desirable specialization in water and sanitation.

Experience:

  • 1-2Years of previous experience as a WASH/ Watsan supervisor/and organizing of multiple activities, preferably within MSF or a similar work environment.

How to Apply

Médecins sans Frontières – Aden / Lahj Project

Qualified and interested applicants should submit their CV’s, cover letters, valid ID cards copy only to

MSFOCB-Lahj-Aden-Jobs@brussels.msf.org mentioning the job title in the subject line.

Job applications must be submitted online in English language only and in PDF format.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for job tests or interviews.

In case of emergencies, applicants might be contacted by MSF Belgium before the closing date of the announcement. Selected candidate will undergo reference and security checks at the end of recruitment process.

No transportation and no per diems will be provided during recruitment process.

Deadline for submitting applications is on 28th of June 2026