LS03400
WATSAN SUPERVISOR
Level 6
Reports to (Hierarchical)
Watsan Manager / Logistics Team Leader
Reports to (Functional)
Watsan Manager / Logistics Team Leader
Job Family
Logistics or Medical
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
Education
Technical diploma, desirable specialization in water and sanitation
Experience
Previous experience in technical works and organising of multiple activities, preferably within MSF or similar work environment
Language Level Description
B1 Independent User
Threshold or intermediate
- Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
- Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
- Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Technical Skills
Facility Management
UNDER SUPERVISION
Be able to use MSF Buphagus software
Explain the basics of the equipment management policy (identification, procedures)
Management of Offices and Workplace Safety
UNDER SUPERVISION
Basic knowledge of safety hazard and related soultions
Basic technical knowledge of the maintenance principles/tools for all the tehcnical services related to the buildings
Transport/Mechanic
UNDER SUPERVISION
Familiar with MSF basic standard tools and procedures (Carnet de Bord, fiche de travail, dayly and weekly check, service « A » and « B »)
Basic knowledge of mechanical spareparts
Be able to properly manage a of fuel storage and to respect refueling principles/rules.
Sound knowledge of driving rules
Vehicle Feet Management
UNDER SUPERVISION
Be able to recognize the needs regarding vehicle equipment according to Msf standards and deployment conditions
Familiar with MSF basic standard tools and procedures (Carnet de Bord, fiche de travail, dayly and weekly check, service « A » and « B »)
Basic knowledge of mechanical spareparts
Be able to properly manage a of fuel storage and to respect refueling principles/rules.
Sound knowledge of driving rules
Electricity
UNDER SUPERVISION
Able to recognise the 3 priorities (safety, protection, continuity of service).
Able to follow a logic procedure in order to detect simple electricity problems
Able to apply the basic laws of electricity (volt, ampere, watt, AC/DC).
Able to produce basic facilities based on MSF standard kits (lighting kit, small generator, charger/inverter)
Telecommunications
UNDER SUPERVISION
Familiar with MSF basic standard tools and procedures (Difference between HF and VHF, estqblish radio contact, use of satellite phone, use and interpret an swvr meter)
Construction and Renovation
AUTONOMOUS
Capable to define and manage the different phases in a renovation and/or construction project (temporary, semi-premanent and permanent atructures)
Sound knowlegde of MSF construction process
Able to draw a detailed diagram with dimension, orientation and elements of description
Able to guide the technical choice of materials
Able to provide maintenance of a building (up to 200m²) considering the integration of all the other relevant technical families (watsan, energy, etc.)
Good knowledge of local market in terms of materials, technicians, contractors, local law and istitutional actors
Capacity to do basic site planning for structure installation (temporary, semi-premanent and permanent structures)
Water, Hygiene and Sanitation
AUTONOMOUS
Explain the various mechanisms of disease transmission via water and excrement.
Be able to implement the “Essential WHS requirements for health structures” (except Vector Control).
Be able to perform water chlorination.
Know how to perform a batch assisted sedimentation (drop‐drop, SSD).
Be able to install/operate/maintain MSF pumps (motorised pump, submersible & cellar).
Be able to harvest water through “jetting” technology.
Understand the concept of Vector Control & how to use LNs.
Be able to set up a proper excrement management (calculate volumes, construction of various systems & concrete slabs).
Be able to set up proper a waste water facility (grease trap, infiltration systems).
Be able to set up a proper medical waste facility (+ follow‐up of construction of De Montfort incinerators)
Safety
UNDER SUPERVISION
Explain the safety principles of MSF.
Able to apply a safety plan at the project level and inform MSF personnel on the basic technical tools related to safety (use of automobiles, radio, etc.).
Good knowledge of safety procedures related to a contingency plan
Transversal Competencies
Commitment to MSF’s Principles
Demonstrates loyalty, awareness and respect for MSF’s values
- Expresses his/her interest by talking/asking/giving informed opinions about MSF’s activities.
- Expresses he/she wants to work with MSF because of its principles and mission.
- Overtly expresses his/her satisfaction at belonging to MSF and defends MSF’s social mission.
- Refers to beneficiaries* when speaking about his/her own work.
- Always transmits a positive image of MSF in front of both colleagues and external people.
- Translates the principles of MSF into actions.
Behavioural Flexibility
Adapts behaviour to the needs of the situation
- Accepts decisions which are not completely in line with his/her personal opinions.
- Is flexible in applying and adapting procedures.
- Adapts his/her behaviour to the characteristics of the interlocutor and/or situation.
- Learns from problems and difficulties, becoming more competent at resolving similar situations in the future.
- Looks for adaptable solutions in order to achieve objectives.
- Reassesses priorities when circumstances change, focusing on objectives.
Stress Management
Understands other people’ s stress
- Has an understanding attitude towards other people’s mistakes and shortcomings.
- Gives calm and polite answers and repeats them patiently if necessary.
- Uses techniques or plans activities to manage his/her own stress.
- Responds and acts constructively in conflictive situations.
Results and Quality Orientation
Works towards objectives, preserving established standards
- Perseveres until the objectives of the job and the team have been met.
- Complies with the procedures, processes and rules set by MSF.
- Is aware that the purpose of his/her job is to meet the specified objectives.
- Is autonomous.
- Mobilizes resources.
- Analyses problems and constraints.
Teamwork and Cooperation
Shares information and coordinates with team and/or others
- Shares significant information in a timely manner and actively seeks the opinion of team members or others through empathetic communication.
- Allows others to question work/input if this leads to improvement.
- Coordinates with other team members to ensure that common objectives are achieved.
- Shows interest in and empathy with team members.