About the Organization:
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization providing medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. MSF-Holland operates in Ethiopia to deliver lifesaving medical care where it’s needed most.
Position Title: WATSAN Manager
Number of Positions: 1
Place of Work: Tigray Northwest Project – Shire
Terms of Employment: Until December 31, 2025
Main Purpose of the Job:
To plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor all logistics activities related to Water, Health, and Sanitation (WATSAN) within the project, ensuring compliance with MSF protocols and contributing to high-quality service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and manage WATSAN interventions: water supply, excreta disposal, waste management, hygiene, and infection control.
- Conduct regular needs assessments and analyze WATSAN-related data.
- Collaborate with medical and logistical teams for integrated emergency response planning.
- Manage WATSAN stocks, technical procurement, and supervise maintenance.
- Facilitate community engagement, training, and WASH committee formation in IDP and host communities.
- Supervise and coach WATSAN team staff, and conduct evaluations and capacity-building sessions.
- Participate in cluster meetings, share information with WASH actors, and advocate for MSF’s mission in the region.
Required Qualification and Experience:
- Education:
- Essential: Academic background in Engineering or a relevant field
- Desirable: MSF WATSAN in Emergencies Training
- Experience:
- Essential: At least 6 months of field experience in emergency WASH in humanitarian settings
- Previous experience with water supply, sanitation, waste management, vector control in different contexts is desirable
- Desirable: Background in Public Health
- Languages:
- English (essential), local languages (desirable)
- Skills & Competencies:
- People Management and Development (Level 2)
- Commitment to MSF Principles (Level 2)
- Behavioral Flexibility (Level 3)
- Results and Quality Orientation (Level 3)
- Teamwork and Cooperation (Level 3)
- Computer literacy, good reporting and analytical skills
Application Process:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their updated CV, application letter, and supporting documents through the following platform:
🔗 Apply via EthioJobs: www.ethiojobs.net
Deadline : June 17 2025
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Use of false documents will result in automatic disqualification or termination upon discovery.
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