Watsan Mobile Support Specialist (MSS)

The role

The Watsan Mobile Support Specialist (MSS) is responsible for providing technical support to MSF Ubuntu country programs, ensuring the implementation of Watsan interventions and contributing to the development of Watsan strategies.

What you'll do

• Following up the Watsan activities in her/his portfolio countries within the Med-Ops cell.
• Reporting systematically on progress in implementing the MSF Ubuntu Logistics & Watsan Strategy 2026–2028, the application of related policies and performance against Watsan KPIs, to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Supporting and guiding the definition and the revision of the Watsan strategy for the country programs, in line with the MSF Ubuntu Logistics & Watsan Strategy 2026–2028 and medical priorities and advising on current and future medical and logistics operations when pertinent.
• Carrying out a functional evaluation of the Watsan set-up, assessing the applicable technical installations, systems, structures, equipment and HR set-up, the compliance with procedures, policies and guidelines, within the framework of MSF standards to identify the main areas for improvement.
• Assessing and validating local suppliers and local (sub-)contractors for quality of materials, systems, installations, parts etc. to ensure compliance with MSF quality standards.
• Developing and initiating the implementation of the improvement plan based on the recommendations arising from the functional evaluation.

What it takes

• Degree in civil engineering, environmental sciences, environmental health, public health engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
• Sphere Watsan standards; water treatment and quality testing; excreta and wastewater management; healthcare waste management; community Watsan methodologies; vector control principles
• Minimum 2 years of NGO Watsan field experience; community and HCF Watsan, outbreak response; adult training facilitation; ability to work in remote and insecure settings
• English (fluent written and spoken)
• Commitment to MSF Principles, Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Collaboration, Flexibility, Intercultural Sensitivity

What you'll bring

How we treat you

Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave per year. Other Holidays: sick leave, circumstantial leave, maternity leave (21 weeks), paternity leave (4 weeks), own affairs days off, etc. Employer Pension contribution: 10% of basic salary. International insurance for both medical and disability. Relocation support; based on MSF EA terms/conditions. Work-life balance: Daily flexi-hours and 2 days working from home possible. School fees benefits: for eligible dependents, based on individual & administrative status. Diverse team composition; Collaborate with a global network of talented professionals, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise from around the world. Career Development: MSF provides many learning resources (online learning resources, regular trainings – including language, Peer to peer learning. Mobility: You will have opportunities to travel abroad for work, meetings, trainings and workshops; giving you a chance to experience different cultures and broaden your professional network. Annual home leave ticket: To be taken once every year for both staff and eligible dependents back to their home country for vacation. Only applicable to non-Kenyans and based on individual & administrative status.

How to apply

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