The job is structured around 4 main tasks: 
Direct technical support to field operations (regular missions and emergencies) 
Contribution to missions operational strategies 
Management and supervision of Watsan team 
Follow up of wash specific supply and budget line in mission. 
 
Direct technical support to field operations 
Promote and implement water & sanitation activities of the mission (implement or facilitate) 
Participate in: 
Exploratory missions 
Program support visits 
Assume the post of WHS Coordinator, where appropriate, in emergencies. 
 
Contribution to missions operational strategies 
Shares information with medical and logistic coordinators to identify potential WHS related activities to develop 
Participates in the development of appropriate project strategies based on analysis of the situation 
Advises on Eprep capacity when appropriate 
 
 
Management and supervision 
Contribute to the definition of Watsan team required in emergency  
Organize and prioritize the Watsan team members according to needs.  
In the field provides coaching to WHS and logistic teams both local staff and expatriate 
 
Follow up of wash specific supply and budget line in mission. 
Compile orders coming from the team he/she supervises 
Validate orders according to the finance validation grid  
Follow up and ensure dispatch according to priorities 
validate local suppliers. 
Clean up stock and Eprep stocks 
 
Duty Station 
All countries where the emergency desk opens activities, which require an urgent response. On call, the Emergency Watsan technical Referent should be available within 48 hours for rapid and short interventions. He/she is part of a core group of medicals, para-medicals and support staff responsible for responding to: 
epidemic outbreaks 
nutritional crises 
displaced populations and/or refugees’ camps 
conflict contexts 
natural disasters 
exploratory missions 
Short gaps filling in the field on regular missions 

Field-based contract, fixed-term for one year, renewable 
Per-diem in the field during assignments; 
During missions’ standby at home, the Emergency Watsan technical Referent commits herself/himself to be available at any time in order to be deployed within 48 hours, she/he must be reachable in all circumstances  

18 months of Watsan field experience with MSF with at least one mission in an emergency context with MSF. 
Or experience with other humanitarian organizations, with 24 months of field experience in emergency contexts in a WatSan role. 
Capacity to quickly evaluate an emergency situation on ground and to propose an appropriate Watsan strategy  
General knowledge of MSF in emergency management, Public Health, Rapid Water and Hygiene Assessment, and MSF standard WatSan protocols, 
Knowledge of basics in logistics to work as an Emergency filed logistician desirable  
 
Requirements 
A demonstrable understanding of the need to integrate Medical and Public Health/WatSan activities, 
Good, hands-on experience of deploying and using MSF WatSan kits in the field 
Excellent knowledge of the necessary Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) measures required in emergency medical facilities. 
Knowledge of surface water treatment, groundwater, water quality and water trucking management. 
A flexible and solution-oriented mentality and the ability to be decisive in chaotic circumstances, 
Proven skills in negotiation, diplomacy and decision-making skills  
Proven capacity for coordination and organization  
Ability to prioritize work, manage teams and communicate clearly decisions 
Capacity to work in a volatile, insecure context and deal with stress  
Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team  
Availability, flexibility, mobility 
Fluency in both French and English is essential 
Other languages represent an advantage: Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese