WATSAN SUPERVISOR

Skyloom Technologies; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An international humanitarian organization is seeking a Watsan Supervisor to oversee the implementation and administration of water and sanitation activities. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to MSF protocols while managing team training and participation in emergency preparedness. A technical diploma and a minimum of 2 years of experience in similar roles are required. Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto is essential. This is a full-time position based in Kansas, USA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in technical works and organizing multiple activities.
• Essential English, Dari, and Pashto languages.
• Basic competencies in Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer Watsan activities.
• Ensure compliance with MSF procedures and protocols.
• Support Watsan Manager in planning and staffing.
• Participate in data collection and reporting.
• Train Watsan staff on maintenance tasks.
• Provide training and supervision to Watsan staff to build capability and ensure safety.

Skills

Technical knowledge in water and sanitation

Organizational skills

Communication skills in English, Dari, and Pashto

Flexibility

Commitment to MSF principles

Stress management

Education

Technical diploma in water and sanitation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the day‑to‑day implementation and administration of assigned Watsan activities at project level, including but not limited to water supply, excreta disposal, waste management, vector control, and dead bodies management.
• Ensuring that the MSF procedures and protocols are followed by the Watsan teams to guarantee the operational quality of the project.
• Ensuring the maintenance and repair of technical equipment in the project to guarantee an adequate running of Watsan activities.
• Ensuring the distribution of the materials and tools used in water treatment, hygiene and sanitation (e.g. physical organization and inventory of stocks, receiving and processing orders for water, sanitation and hygiene material, check that the amounts received are recorded, and check monthly consumptions, etc.).
• Supporting the Watsan Manager in ensuring an appropriate emergency preparedness and response capacity (physical verification of stocks, contacts, transport means, staff training). Ensuring appropriate assistance to the project response team and if required, participating in emergency activities or exploratory visits.
• Supporting the Watsan Manager in the team planning (e.g. staff rosters and admin, HR processes, etc.) and informing and involving the Watsan Manager in case of any major management or technical issue, and providing all required reporting.
• Planning and supervising the HR processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, tasks definition and internal and external communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activity.
• Participating in data collection and reporting as required.
• Ensuring the WHS assessment in collaboration with medical teams, identifying WHS needs and recommending appropriate responses (WHS emergency strategies etc.).
• Identify WHS needs and propose appropriate responses, including emergency responses.
• Provide technical support to logistical and medical teams in identifying, implementing, and monitoring Watsan activities according to MSF protocols.
• Ensure the implementation of Watsan strategies and policies for all MSF structures/facilities.
• Ensure the physical organization of materials and tools used in water, hygiene and sanitation activities (Stock inventories; Receiving, processing and quality control of orders for water, sanitation and hygiene material; Check that the amounts received are recorded; Monthly consumption follow up).
• Manage the Watsan team involved in WHS activities (medical structures and community based related activities).
• Participate in the cost estimation follow up, quality control and implementation for all Watsan works.
• Support the proper management and elimination strategies for medical and non‑medical waste including expired items according to the Mission Protocol of Elimination.
• Support in ensuring the sufficient and quality water supply, water treatment and sanitation in all MSF projects including design and construction of all new installations.
• Support in the administrative part (contract management, market assessment, renewal of documentation etc.) for the watsan related work activities.
• Ensure compliance to the Mission policies, procedures, protocols related to his/her respective technical family for all Watsan installations and activities.
• Support in the development of the Water and Sanitation budget (Annual planning process and Budget revision/forecast).
• Train the project Watsan staff, on daily maintenance tasks and troubleshooting, in order to improve capabilities and ensure their development.
• Maintain accurate records of all Watsan activities, including water testing results, waste management data, and sanitation facility reports.
• Work closely with logistics, medical, and other relevant teams to align Watsan activities with overall project objectives.
• Give regular feedback to the line manager and report directly any issue or incident.
• Organize team schedules, manage leave and absences, evaluate team performance, identify training needs, and discuss with the line manager.
• Perform hands on tasks as part of the team whenever required or needed in order to optimize the resources and to contribute with his/her knowledge and experience.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports on Watsan activities, challenges, and achievements to the line manager.
• Oversee the provision of appropriate PPE for all Watsan staff, ensuring its availability, proper use, and adherence to MSF safety protocols.
• Regularly assess and enforce the correct use of PPE by the Watsan team during all activities, such as waste management, water treatment, and sanitation tasks, to ensure staff safety.
• Train Watsan staff on the proper use, maintenance, and disposal of PPE, emphasizing its importance in reducing exposure to hazards in their daily activities.

Qualification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

• Education – Technical diploma, specialization in water and sanitation.
• Experience – Minimum 2 years of experience in technical works and organizing of multiple activities, preferably within MSF or similar work environment.
• Languages – Essential English, Dari and Pashto languages.
• Knowledge – Basic competencies in Word and Excel desirable.
• Results and Quality Orientation (L2)
• Behavioral Flexibility (L2)
• Commitment to MSF Principles (L2)
• Stress Management (L3)

Submission Guide Line

1 Follow the below link OR scan the QR code to access the online job application survey. Candidates must fill in the survey in order to be considered for shortlisting: https://forms.office.com/e/GYqAGv21DE

2 After completing the survey, send the following documents to email [e-mail]

1. CV and motivation letter
2. Other relevant diplomas/Certificates
3. Identification card both sides (Tazkira), this will be used for visitor authorization pass 4. Minimum 2 professional work references with their professional email address

The email address given in this online survey must be the same as the one used to send your supporting documents.

The interested candidates must answer the online survey and submit your documents before December 28th 2025, at 04:00 pm.

Only applications completing the online survey and sending supporting documents by email will be treated

The reference WATSAN SUPERVISOR must be stated in the email to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.

Only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted and contacted.

MSF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to MSF Administration through the recruitment contact.

If you are selected to be part of the reserve pool, it means that MSF has validated you to be called in to work on a temporary basis, as needed. It does not guarantee that you will be offered a contract or a permanent position, even if such a position becomes available. A new recruitment can be done according to the current need.

MSF is focused on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work with us. To ensure we meet these standards, MSF has a zero‑tolerance response to abuse, maltreatment, and neglect of any kind. We are committed to safeguarding, protection and fulfilling our duty of care to our patients and the individuals and communities we serve, people working in the organisation, and all those MSF interacts with.

All staffs are required to share this commitment through signing and complying with our Behavioural Commitments and all relevant safeguarding policies.

Furthermore, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory reference checks.

Job Overview

• Announced date: Dec. 22, 2025
• Number of Jobs: 1
• Vacancy Number: MSF-887
• Salary: As per company salary scale
• Contract Type: Fixed‑term
• Contract Duration: 1 year
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Nationality: Afghan

Organization Information

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Doctors Without Borders) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural or man‑made disasters to populations in danger in more than 70 countries.