WATSAN Technician - Beirut ER - 100%

Supporting the Watsan Supervisor in the implementation, monitoring, maintaining, and trouble-shooting of Water Hygiene Sanitation activities and infrastructure in the project according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to improve health and living conditions of the target population

Accountabilities

• Carrying out tasks directly related to the Watsan activities such as construction and maintenance of infrastructures in the project according to MSF protocols and standards concerning the operation of water supply, waste management and excreta disposal, hygiene and infection control.
• Ensuring the cleaning and maintenance of the Watsan structures and when applicable, of the medical facilities;
• Identifying, recruiting, training and supervising daily labourers or hygiene agents for Watsan activities
• Informing the Watsan Supervisor of any difficulties, anomalies and problems that may affect the normal functioning of activities and tasks in his/her area of responsibility;
• Assisting the Watsan Supervisor in Watsan data collection and reporting, as well as maintaining updated files and records of assigned project activities
• Being responsible for equipment, tools, and consumables, verifying that they are safely used and maintained. Reporting to the supervisor any need of renewal and the weekly/monthly consumption

Requirements

Education

Essential: Lebanese Secondary Education, technical certification or proven background

Desirable: specialization in water and sanitation

Experience

Essential previous experience of at least 2 years in similar or relevant positions.

Desirable: Previous experience with MSF or other local and/or international NGOs.

Languages                            

Essential: Full professional proficiency using the Arabic language.

Desirable: Limited to full professional proficiency using the English language.

Knowledge

Essential: Intermediate or advanced computer literacy (word, excel and internet).

Essential: Basic knowledge of mathematics and usage of measuring equipment.

Competencies

Results and Quality Orientation L1

Team work and Cooperation L1

Behavioural Flexibility L1

Commitment to MSF Principles L1

Stress Management L2