Mobile Support Technician – WATSAN, Operation Cell 1

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain.

📋 Description

• Deliver first- and second-line technical support both remotely and onsite regarding water supply, hygiene, sanitation, and vector control.

• Enhance the capabilities of field staff by imparting technical expertise in line with MSF protocols, standards, and procedures.

• Oversee Watsan activities, systems, and installations in the designated portfolio countries.

• Track progress in relation to Watsan-related priorities, policies, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Conduct field visits and functional assessments of Watsan systems, structures, equipment, and human resources setups.

• Formulate improvement plans based on the recommendations from evaluations.

• Evaluate local suppliers and subcontractors against MSF's quality standards.

• Aid in the design and installation of new or complex systems.

• Support the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and debriefing of technical personnel.

• Identify training requirements, create training materials, and facilitate technical training sessions.

• Develop policies, tools, protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Prepare reports and action plans following field visits.

• Investigate and pilot innovative solutions to recurring technical challenges.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive emergency response.

• May serve as backup for the Watsan Technical Coordinator and represent MSF in various forums and meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of field experience in NGO Watsan.

• Background in community and healthcare facility (HCF) Watsan.

• Experience in managing outbreak responses.

• Proven experience in facilitating adult training.

• Capability to operate in remote and insecure environments.

• Full proficiency in the English language.

• Willingness to travel to Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan, and Palestine as necessary, contingent upon travel authorizations and security conditions.

• Desirable: Experience with MSF Watsan.

• Desirable: Familiarity with the Middle East context.

• Desirable: Background in Watsan interventions or infrastructure design in climate-vulnerable or climate-affected areas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Additional gross monthly allowance of 250 euros.

• 25 working days of annual leave plus 3 extra personal days each calendar year.

• Up to 20 working days of rest each year following program visits.

• Practical working conditions in the field according to MSF-OCBA guidelines.

• Home-based position when not deployed.