Watsan Supervisor at MSF in Jigawa

Watsan Supervisor

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières France (MSF France)

Location: Jahun, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Opening Date: 7th April, 2026

Application Deadline: 16th April, 2026

About MSF France

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization providing medical assistance to populations in distress—without discrimination.

MSF France currently collaborates with the Federal Ministry of Health and other health institutions in Nigeria, focusing on:

• VVF and maternity response in Jahun (Jigawa State)
• Malaria and nutrition response in Katsina State
• Coordination office in Abuja

Job Purpose

Support the Watsan Manager in implementing and supervising water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) activities in line with MSF standards to improve the health and living conditions of target populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with MSF protocols on water supply, sanitation, vector control, and waste management
• Supervise WATSAN stock inventory to ensure uninterrupted availability
• Manage and supervise Watsan and logistics staff
• Participate in coordination meetings (e.g., WASH Cluster meetings)
• Conduct outreach and assessment activities, including exploratory missions
• Prepare Situation Reports (SitReps) and assessment reports
• Plan and facilitate Watsan and logistics training sessions
• Support emergency preparedness (EPREP) stock management and supply processes
• Assist in market assessments for emergency items (e.g., cholera beds, water purification materials)
• Provide technical support for construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of infrastructure
• Monitor and supervise logistics orders and supply chain processes
• Support inventory, procurement, and equipment management

Requirements

Education

• Essential: Technical Diploma
• Desirable: Specialization in Water & Sanitation

Experience

• Experience in technical works and managing multiple activities
• Experience with MSF or similar humanitarian organizations is an advantage

Languages

• Essential: English
• Desirable: Hausa

Competencies

• Behavioural Flexibility
• Stress Management
• Results & Quality Orientation
• Teamwork & Cooperation
• Commitment to MSF principles

Knowledge

• Computer literacy (essential)

Contract & Benefits

• 208 working hours per month
• Salary based on MSF scale
• 13th-month allowance (equivalent to one month gross salary)

How to Apply

Submit the following documents:

• Motivation Letter
• CV (with at least two references)
• Academic certificates (excluding primary school)
• Work experience certificates

Submission Options:

• Physical submission at:
  MSFF Jahun Office, Unguwar Turaki, Along Kafin Hausa Road, Behind Upper Sharia Court, Jahun LGA
  (Application Box outside the front gate)
• Or apply online using the link below:

https://forms.gle/JaUC7qkALk6y9sDD7

Important Notes

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Applicants must disclose any relatives working with MSF-France
• No fees, favors, or bribery are accepted in the recruitment process
• Dual employment is considered misconduct
• MSF reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage
• MSF is an equal opportunity employer