Watsan Mobile Support Specialist

About the role

The Watsan Mobile Support Specialist provides first and second line technical support for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) activities across MSF field locations. The role involves site assessments, installation and maintenance of water and sanitation systems, and preparation of field reports.

Key responsibilities

• Follow up Watsan activities in portfolio countries and report progress against the MSF Ubuntu Logistics & Watsan Strategy 2026‑2028.
• Conduct functional evaluations of Watsan set‑ups, assess compliance with MSF standards, and develop improvement plans.
• Support logistics teams in design, installation and supervision of complex systems, and assist with HR tasks such as recruitment and briefing of technical staff.
• Identify training needs, facilitate on‑the‑job training and contribute to the definition of training content for WHS and vector control.
• Develop and update policies, tools, protocols and SOPs, and draft reports and action plans after field visits.
• Participate in emergency/outbreak WASH response and ensure facilities are gender‑appropriate, accessible and aligned with safeguarding standards.

Required profile

• Degree in civil engineering, environmental health, public health engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of NGO Watsan field experience, including community and health‑care facility Watsan, outbreak response and adult training facilitation.
• Ability to work in remote and insecure settings.

Required skills

• Water treatment and quality testing.
• Excreta and wastewater management.
• Healthcare waste management.
• Community Watsan methodologies.
• Vector control principles.
• Familiarity with Sphere Watsan standards.
• Knowledge of GIS and EPANET (desirable).