Water, hygiene and sanitation Manager for International Humanitarian Missions

Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C [Proyectos internacionales] · To be determined · $2,500/month (stated in the posting)

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WATER AND SANITATION MANAGER

for International Humanitarian Missions

To join our team in International Projects

(Minimum availability of 6 months)

*** Please upload your CV and motivation letter in English ***

THIS JOB PROFILE IS IN ENGLISH SINCE THIS IS THE REQUIRED LANGUAGE FOR THE JOB

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

Planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring all logistics activities in the project related to Water, Health and Sanitation, according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running of the project

RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with the Project Coordinator and the Logistics Coordinator, planning, elaborating and reviewing the annual budget for the Watsan (Water, Health and Sanitation) activities in order to identify and give a response to the needs of the mission and the targeted population.
Monitoring on a day-to-day basis the implementation of the Watsan activities in the project ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures, and reporting to the Project Coordinator on the development of the ongoing programmes including the following:
- Designing, implementing and managing all interventions in the project. (including, but not limited to: water supply, excreta disposal, waste management, hygiene, and infection control)
- Conducting routine assessments in collaboration with project medical teams to identify Watsan needs at project level, and making recommendations for response activities to the line manager (e.g. Project/Field Coordinator, Watsan Coordinator/Referent). Ensuring the Watsan contribution to the development and planning of emergency response strategies and resources, in collaboration with the medical and logistical teams
- Ensuring availability, proper purchasing, and appropriate technical specifications of required materials and equipment through planning, organizing and overseeing the inventory of the stock
In collaboration with the Project Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator and the HR Coordinator, participating in the planning and implementation of HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities pertaining to his/her area
Providing technical support to the medical team in identifying possible "risk factors" (e.g. behavioral practices, environmental sources of infection, and transmission routes) and offers solutions for infection control. Actively contributing to the integration of Watsan activities in the medical intervention offering project proposals and work plans.
Ensuring proper collection and monitoring of data. Ensuring multidisciplinary data availability. Providing analysis of data and regular reporting of results (as requested by line management)

PROFILE

Education and formation	Academic background in engineering or an equivalent relevant training
Experience	Essential: Previous experience (at least 2 years) in technical aspects of water and sanitation works. Essential: Minimum of 6-months of hands on field emergency WHS professional experience in a humanitarian or international development setting Desirable: experience in or familiar with implementing and promoting the use of two or more of the following activities (water supply, excreta disposal, waste and waste water management, vector control, and dead bodies management) in two or more different contexts (conflicts, natural disasters, refugee/IDP camps, etc.) Desirable: public health background or experience Desirable working experience with MSF or other NGOs, in developing countries.
Languages	Essential: English (B2 or higher level) Essential: Spanish (C1 or higher level) Knowledge of French will be an asset
Knowledge	Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)
Competencies	People Management and Development Commitment to MSF Principles Behavioural Flexibility Results and Quality Orientation Teamwork and Cooperation

POSITION CONDITIONS

Work Venue: Where the needs of the project require it

Profits: Monthly remuneration: in the first 12 months, the bonus approximate gross monthly is USD $2,500. From the second year remuneration increases based on experience (previous and acquired) and the level of responsibility in the field. Private insurance coverage that includes medical coverage and hospital, temporary disability and life insurance. The organization also has an arranged medical evacuation if necessary. The expenses of stay in the land are covered: housing, basic services, cleaning and washing. Other expenses such as transportation, visas, transfer to the country of destination and Displacements in the field will also be covered by MSF. Per diem or monthly per diem: mainly to cover meals and small personal expenses.

Start: Depending on the needs of the project

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Working day: Full time

***Please upload your CV and motivation letter in English***

The vacancy remains open all year round due to the needs within the Humanitarian Missions. The selection process may take 3 to 6 months after my application, once accepted, you will be part of the MSF International Pool, and the mission assignment may take 3 to 6 months after validation.

To learn more about life within Humanitarian Missions, we invite you to enter the following link: https://www.msf.mx/proyectos-internacionales

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