Being a water and sanitation specialist (WATSAN) with MSF is a diverse and stimulating job. From sourcing and delivering clean drinking water to thousands of people displaced by conflict in Nigeria, to siting and building latrines for people who have lost everything in an earthquake, MSF WATSANs are essential to ensure that people in desperate situations access the basic necessities to survive.
Responsabilities 

Our WATSANs usually work in the project, and manage a variety of work including hospital waste management, health promotion and clean water provision.
It’s an exciting and diverse role and you would be responsible for some or all of the following:
​Managing a team of waste zone operators, hygiene promoters, WATSAN assistants and various others
Sourcing and delivering clean water to populations in need
Siting and constructing latrines and other sanitation facilities
Managing hospital waste
Supervising hygiene promotiom

Requirements

Education in Civil Engineering, Water and Sanitation, Land and Water Management (preferably international), or similar
Significant work experience in water and sanitation
Experience in managing, supervising and training others
Available for a minimum of nine months
Minimum of three months’ work, volunteering or travel experience in developing countries
Willingness to work in unstable areas
Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural team
Flexible and able to manage stress
Able to provide training and supervision to others
Fluency in English
  • Safety and Environment
  • HSE