Water and Sanitation Technician

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

About the position

Job title : Water and Sanitation Technician

Type of contract : Fixed-term & Daily Worker Pool

Post location : Khan Younis, Deir El-Balah

Starting date : As soon as possible

Main purpose of the position

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.

Responsabilities

• 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.

Jobs.ps, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

• Education : Technical diploma as plumber or engineer, desirable specialization in water and sanitation

• Experience : Minimum 2 years 

  • Plumber with manual skills is an asset
  • Technical knowledge
  • Experience of water supply, storage, and sanitation construction techniques
  • Experience in water treatment and potability parameters, especially desalination treatment systems
  • Experience in sanitation (septic tank, and infiltration)
  • Experience and/or knowledge in boreholes (drilling and maintenance) with submersible pumps (solar and not)
  • Experience in Infection Prevention and Control - IPC activities

• Language : Arabic & Basic English 

• Knowledge : Basic Excel & Microsoft Office

• Competencies : Commitment; Flexibility; Results and Quality; Teamwork and Cooperation

Interested candidate are invited to submit their application, composed of a CV in English, diplomas copie and ID copie before the 28th of August 2024 through Apply Now-button below.