Job Description

Vacancy Announcement 

Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI)/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) aims to provide medical assistance without any kind of discrimination including offer medical assistance during natural and manmade disasters through establishment of healthcare centers, implementing medical programs for critical illnesses on its own or with partners, working for creating medical awareness and capacity building and carry out/sponsor research to provide strategic input on relevant medical treatment options in India.

DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. In 1999 MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as recognition for its medical work in several continents.

Position: MISSION TECHNICAL REFERENT WATSAN

Location of Job: India

Duration: 7 Months until 31.12.2024

Start Date: 01 June 2024

Application-closing date: 30 April 2024

No. of Position: 1 (One)

We offer:

• Salary Gross (INR): 97,130/- per month (non-negotiable)

• 18 days annual leave; 12 days paid leave as per specified list of holidays; Sick/Casual leave of 12 days as per calendar year (pro-rated based on hire date)

• 13th month salary benefit and accidental insurance cover for employee

• Contributions made for statutory benefit programs such as Provident Fund

• DWBI provides medical reimbursement for employees and their dependents as per DWBI’s health care policy

• A stimulating, professional environment in an international organization

PURPOSE OF POST:

Leading the WatSan activities in the mission, providing technical guidance and ensuring the correct implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the overall content of all WatSan programs in the country, its national policies, guidelines and common practices, in accordance with MSF protocols, standards and policies in order to optimize the mission’s response to the needs of the target population and ensure an optimal running of the project.

FUNCTIONAL AND HIERARCHICAL LINES

Hierarchically & functionally accountable to – Logistics Coordinator and WatSan Advisor HQ

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• In collaboration with the Country Management Team (CMT), and the WatSan Advisor, elaborating the WatSan strategies and activities for the country and /or mission, ensuring compliance with essential WatSan requirements, in order to prioritize objectives and plan activities accordingly

• In collaboration with medical teams, conducting assessments, identifying WatSan needs, and based on findings, recommending appropriate responses to CMT. Contributing to the development of project proposals and/or work plans, when WatSan is integrated in medical interventions

• Being responsible at mission level for the supervision and monitoring of the WatSan activities, ensuring that the works are done following MSF protocols, national policies and state regulations and project specifications.

• Validating the technicity of the WatSan projects in the mission, participating in the planning, project design and development and ensuring compliance with the local legislation and practices.

• Planning and organizing, in collaboration with the Logistics Coordinator, the purchase of required materials and equipment, in order to ensure appropriate technical specifications, stock management and timely deliveries

• Developing community participation strategies related to the improvement of WatSan practices, engaging local authorities or other non-governmental actors, in order to improve the standard of living conditions of the target population.

• Coordinating the implementation of WatSan reporting systems, project standards and indicators (both qualitative and financial) in order to ensure the expected quality, terms and costs and to early detect/report potential deviations and propose solutions, in collaboration with the Medical, Logistical and the Financial Coordinators

• Identifying, collaborating and providing main support in the WatSan technical representatives of the national interlocutors like ministries or national suppliers. Preparing all WatSan technical content in the national and international tenders and participating in the selection committee.

• Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR Co, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her hierarchical supervision in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required

• Writing the WatSan part of SitRep, monthly WatSan reports, collaborating with other members of CMT for quarterly reports

CONTEXT SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Training and development of the WatSan and Logistics staff in general on Watsan standards and procedures

• Water provision, including water source protection, jetting, borehole drilling, ground water wells (HDW-Hand Dug Wells), rain water harvesting, and water trucking. Basic Plumbing skills related piped water distribution systems.

• Waterborne disease prevention and control by means of water treatment, and excreta disposal

• Waste management in HS with focus in incineration and ground water contamination prevention by underground pits.

• Vector control procedures, knowledge to work, implement and timely assessing the protocols conforming to National and MSF standards, main focus on mosquitos.

• Assuring at least minimum hygiene standards (including food hygiene) in the facilities (kitchen, bathrooms etc) and the prevention of the presence of hosts of vectors (e.g. cats, bats & rats).

• Ad-hoc support to medical teams in emergency interventions/explos

• Budgeting and long term project planning.

• Monitoring and reporting of WatSan activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Academic background in engineering or an equivalent relevant training.

• Experience: Previous MSF experience as a WatSan required, preferably in low income countries

Desirable Competencies :

1. Hospital/HS Waste Management and Vector Control especially Waterborne disease prevention.

2. Clean drinking water provision in IDP/Refugee settings.

3. Technical knowledge of Water filtration methods (gravity, RO etc).

4. Experience and knowledge of Minimum WHS Standards in MSF Facilities.

• Languages: English and Hindi. Knowledge of any other local languages would be an asset.

• Knowlege: Mission language essential, local language desirable

Computer literacy (word, excel)

• Competencies:

1. People Management L2

2. Results & Quality Orientation L3

3. Teamwork & Cooperation L3

4. Analytical Thinking L2

5. Behavioural Flexibility L3

This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the organization.

To apply for the above position:

Please clearly state which position you are applying for and send CV and letter of motivation to apply for this position (with phone number) no later than 30 April 2024 to India@oca.msf.org

Application without motivation letter will not be accepted.

Note: DWBI values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do not use any external recruitment consultants.

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