WASH Technician - Bekaa

Main Purpose

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 Manager alternatively the Log Manager, 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 manager, alternatively the Log Manager, 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

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Follow-up on water and sanitation upgrades based on existing plans and needs. Includes in particular  : request quotation from local contractors, supervision of field work in Hermel Clinic, Aaarsal Clinic, guesthouse and  office in Baalbek
• Secure proper operation of chlorination units and ollow-up of water quality and chlorination levels in the facilities
• Follow-up of water and sanitation installation maintenance protocols
• Support to waste management according to plans and protocols
• Work in close collaboration with the logistic team and as  an interface  between the contractors  and the WatSan Manager
• Support pest control action upon need.

Requirements

Education

Essential technical diploma; Desirable specialization in water and sanitation

Experience

Minimum 1 year technical experience in Water & Sanitation works.

Previous experience with other INGO is desirable.

Languages                      

Arabic and English languages are essential; French language is desirable.

Knowledge

Computer literacy

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation L1
• Team work and Cooperation L1
• Behavioural Flexibility L1
• Commitment to MSF Principles L1
• Stress Management L2