WATSAN SUPERVISOR (NORTH KORDOFAN – EL OBEID) – MSF Spain

Job Description:

Organization	Médecins Sans Frontières Spain
Job Title	WATSAN SUPERVISOR
Location	NORTH KORDOFAN – EL OBEID
Section/Unit	LOGISTICS & SUPPLY
No. of Post	1
Grade Level	6
SALARY	1450 USD
Supervisor	WATSAN MANAGER/LOGISTICS TEAM LEADER
Closing Date	24 August 2026

We are seeking motivated professionals who will support 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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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, task 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 Specific Accountabilities

• Monitor and supervise the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of WATSAN infrastructure, including boreholes, water trucking, water networks, tanks, latrines, showers, septic tanks, soakaways and waste facilities.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise all WATSAN activities, including water supply, water treatment, sanitation, waste management, drainage, hygiene facilities and vector control.
• Conduct regular WATSAN assessments in hospitals, IDP camps, MSF bases and intervention sites, identifying gaps, risks and required actions.
• Monitor water quantity and quality, including water production, storage, distribution, chlorination and water-treatment systems, and ensure corrective actions when required.
• Supervise the WATSAN team, including task allocation, performance follow-up, coaching and on-the-job technical training.
• Ensure proper operation, maintenance and repair of WATSAN systems and equipment and follow up on technical problems until resolved.
• Manage and monitor WATSAN materials, tools, equipment, spare parts, chemicals and consumables, including stock control, inventory, consumption monitoring and replenishment requests.
• Conduct regular field monitoring and quality-control checks to ensure WATSAN activities comply with MSF standards, technical requirements and safety procedures.
• Maintain updated WATSAN records, assessment reports, activity trackers, water-quality records, inventories and maintenance records, and provide regular reports to the WATSAN Manager.
• Coordinate with Medical, IPC, Logistics and other relevant teams to ensure integrated implementation of WATSAN activities in hospitals and IDP sites.
• Support emergency preparedness and response, including outbreaks, displacement emergencies, water-supply disruptions and other urgent WATSAN interventions.
• Identify operational and technical challenges, propose corrective actions, and report significant issues promptly to the WATSAN Manager.
• Perform any other WATSAN-related technical or supervisory duties as required by the WATSAN Manager.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:

Education	Technical diploma, desirable specialization in water and sanitation  (Bachelor of Science in In Water Resources science or engineering preferred).
Experience	Previous experience in technical works and organizing of multiple activities, prefer-ably within NGO/INGO or similar work environment (At least 1 year of WATSAN/WASH supervisory experience and Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and WASH infrastructure design).
Languages	Essential: English B2 and local language (Arabic).
Knowledge	Essential knowledge of the use of computers includes processing of documents (Word, Excel).
Competencies	Results and Quality Orientation L2 Team work and Cooperation L2 Behavioural Flexibility L2 Commitment to MSF Principles L2 Stress Management L3

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in English Language including:

Motivation letter in English.

Updated CV in English.

Copy of Personal national ID / Passport.

Copy of relevant bachelor’s degree.

Copy of relevant work certificates.

Copy of relevant training certificates.