WATSAN SUPERVISOR- Reserve Pool

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.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Ensure hands‑on, field‑based supervision of Watsan Technicians and activities, including water trucking, sanitation, waste management, vector control, and repairs.
• Monitor implementation quality, conduct rapid Watsan assessments, and ensure timely corrective actions in line with MSF standards.
• Coordinate daily with Logistics, HP, Medical teams, and local stakeholders to support emergency response.
• Manage and monitor Watsan tools, materials, and stocks, anticipating emergency needs.
• Provide regular field‑based reporting to the Watsan Manager, highlighting progress, challenges, and priorities.
• Remain flexible to support other MSF projects in Lebanon according to operational needs.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical diploma, desirable specialization in water and sanitation

Experience

At least 1 year of previous experience in technical works and organizing of multiple activities, preferably within humanitarian organization or MSF.

Language                    

Full proficiency in English and Arabic