Médecins Sans Frontières Watsan Mobile Support Specialist Jobs in Kenya
Médecins Sans Frontières Watsan Mobile Support Specialist Jobs in Kenya;Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization providing assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, and exclusion from healthcare.
MSF Ubuntu is MSF’s newest Operational Directorate, guided by the philosophy of Ubuntu, emphasizing locally grounded humanitarian action, community-centered decision-making, and collaborative approaches to healthcare delivery.
About the Role
The Watsan Mobile Support Specialist (MSS) serves as the technical focal point for Water Supply, Hygiene, Sanitation, and Vector Control (WASH/VC) within the Med-Ops Cell.
The role provides technical support to country programmes, contributes to Watsan strategy development, strengthens programme quality, supports emergency responses, and builds the capacity of field teams in line with MSF Ubuntu standards and priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Support and monitor Watsan activities across assigned country programmes.
Track implementation of the MSF Ubuntu Logistics & Watsan Strategy and monitor performance against Watsan KPIs.
Ensure Watsan interventions align with MSF Ubuntu standards, policies, and strategic priorities.
Support development and review of country Watsan strategies and operational plans.
Conduct assessments of Watsan systems, infrastructure, staffing, and compliance with MSF standards.
Assess and validate suppliers and contractors to ensure quality standards are met.
Develop and support implementation of improvement plans based on assessment findings.
Advise on the design and installation of Watsan systems and implementation of new protocols and tools.
Monitor infrastructure, systems, and ongoing Watsan activities and provide technical solutions where required.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and technical guidance for Watsan and logistics staff.
Identify training needs and facilitate technical training and capacity-building initiatives.
Contribute to the development of policies, SOPs, tools, and technical guidelines.
Prepare reports, action plans, and lessons learned following field visits.
Support research, innovation, and piloting of new Watsan approaches and solutions.
Maintain and share technical knowledge and best practices across programmes.
Conduct field visits to programme countries as required.
Collaborate closely with IPC advisors on WASH and infection prevention initiatives.
Participate in Health Programme Support Team meetings to strengthen coordination between medical and logistics functions.
Support emergency and outbreak WASH responses within assigned programme portfolios.
Ensure WASH facilities promote privacy, accessibility, gender appropriateness, and safeguarding standards.
Engage with local WASH actors and support partnerships that strengthen programme delivery.
Review country programme proposals and intervention plans to ensure technical quality and feasibility.
Contribute to strategic discussions and decision-making on Watsan priorities and approaches.
Qualifications
Education
Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Health, Public Health Engineering, or a related technical field.
Postgraduate qualification in Water and Sanitation, Public Health, or Humanitarian Studies is desirable.
Strong knowledge of Sphere Watsan Standards, water treatment and quality testing, wastewater management, healthcare waste management, community Watsan approaches, and vector control.
Knowledge of MSF Watsan tools, GIS, and EPANET is an advantage.
Experience
Minimum two (2) years of NGO Watsan field experience.
Experience in community and healthcare facility Watsan programming.
Experience supporting outbreak response activities.
Experience facilitating adult learning and technical training.
Ability to work in remote and insecure environments.
MSF experience is desirable.
Experience in Eastern and Southern Africa is an advantage.
Experience designing or implementing Watsan interventions in climate-vulnerable contexts is desirable.
Languages
Fluent English (written and spoken) is required.
French is an advantage.
Competencies
Commitment to MSF principles and humanitarian values.
Results and quality orientation.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Intercultural awareness and sensitivity.
Conditions and Benefits
Regular travel to programme countries and MSF Ubuntu hubs is required.
Emergency deployments may require travel at short notice.
Extended or irregular working hours may be required during emergencies.
High levels of discretion, resilience, judgment, and emotional intelligence are required.
Initial duty station expected to be Harare (Zimbabwe), Johannesburg (South Africa), or Nairobi (Kenya), with flexibility to relocate after two years.
One-year renewable full-time contract.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Benefits if Based in Nairobi
Annual salary: EUR 27,145 (HQ Grade 8), with annual increments according to policy.
Monthly work-life balance benefit ranging from EUR 620 to EUR 1,159 depending on eligibility.
25 days annual leave.
Additional leave benefits including sick, maternity, paternity, and compassionate leave.
Employer pension contribution of 10% of basic salary.
International medical and disability insurance.
Relocation support where applicable.
Flexible working arrangements, including up to two work-from-home days per week.
Education support for eligible dependents.
Access to learning, training, and international mobility opportunities.
Annual home leave ticket for eligible international staff and dependents.
Benefits if Based in Johannesburg
Annual salary: ZAR 520,889 (HQ Grade 7), with annual increments according to policy.
13th cheque paid annually.
100% medical aid contribution.
10% pension allowance.
Transport and cell phone allowances.
Flexible working arrangements, including up to two work-from-home days per week.
Access to a diverse international working environment and professional development opportunities.
Office equipment, workspace, internet, and required resources provided.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Médecins Sans Frontières Watsan Mobile Support Specialist Jobs in Kenya
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