Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recrute pour ce poste (01 Décembre 2021)

Médecins Sans Frontières est une organisation médico-humanitaire internationale indépendante, qui porte assistance aux populations en détresse, aux victimes de catastrophes naturelles ou d’origine humaine et aux victimes de conflits armés, sans discrimination et sans distinction de race, de religion, de croyance ou d’appartenance politique.

MSF est une initiative de la société civile qui rassemble des individus engagés dans l’assistance à d’autres êtres humains en crise. En tant que telle, MSF est par choix une association. Chaque individu travaillant avec MSF le fait par conviction et est prêt à défendre les valeurs et les principes de MSF.

Le mouvement MSF s’articule autour de cinq directions opérationnelles soutenues par les 21 sections, 24 associations et autres bureaux de MSF réunis dans le monde entier. MSF OCBA est l’une de ces directions. Les opérations sont mises en œuvre par les équipes de terrain et les équipes de coordination des missions, ainsi que par les unités organisationnelles basées à Barcelone, Athènes et décentralisées à Nairobi, Dakar et Amman. Les opérations sur le terrain sont guidées et soutenues par 5 cellules opérationnelles, l’unité d’urgence et d’autres départements soutenant les opérations.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POST

As the primary focal point in his/her area of specialization, applying his expertise into field projects and providing strategical technical support to coordination and field teams in the countries in his/her region (Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso). according to MSF policies, guidelines and procedures in order to support the broader operational objectives of the missions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• At the request of the coordination teams and based on the terms of reference established by its Logistics Coordinators, conducting assessments in the countries of his/her region (Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso). Proactively developing and proposing overall field visit schedules and suggesting any relevant changes based on operational needs
• Liaising with the Technical Advisor in HQ, contributing in defining and improving the policies related to her/his area of specialization (WATSAN) by providing feedback based on his/her experiences. Providing recommendations for program as well as broader operational objectives, its implementation or improvement, according to MSF policies, guidelines and procedures
• Providing technical support to the Logistics Coordinators in her/his geographic area, when necessary, with help from the Technical Advisor located in the HQ
• Monitoring the implementation of the ensuing technical projects related to his/her area of expertise for the countries of his/her region and conducting on at least an annual basis, an analysis of the project components related to her/his speciality
• Developing network and knowledge of local actors in his/her geographical area, related to his/her area of expertise (institutions, training centres, suppliers etc., as relevant)
• At the request of the training managers, contributing to the definition of training content generally related to his/her area of expertise and facilitating the sessions
• Implementing all new policies, procedures, deployment of equipment, etc. regarding his/her area of expertise in the countries of his/her region
• Drafting visit reports and annual activity reports
• When requested, participating in emergency operations in her/his geographic area.

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The WATSAN regional technical referent will be flying between the missions of Sahel and West Africa portfolio (Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso) in order to give first line support in the following area. He/she will base 60 to 70% in the field (shared between the missions) and 30% in Dakar from where s/he will be following up the open and agreed dossiers and on the other hand to help in searching for the opportunities we may have in Dakar and the region on regards to Watsan. He will get technical support from the Watsan unit in HQ.

Direct field support via routine visits and remote follow-up

• Support the missions in developing field assessments, project proposals and/or work plans, when Watsan activities are integrated in medical hummanitarian interventions.
• Follow up with mission logs and/or watsan, the implementation of both minimum Watsan standards and monitoring indicators (including reporting procedures) to the context to ensure that MSF’s Watsan standards are reached and protocols are maintained in all medical structures supported by MSF
• Support in Watsan staff coaching to ensure that the skill levels of the team is appropriate. S/he will serve as mentor and providing guidance to first mission Watsan Managers in the application of Watsan activities and tools
• Assess the needs and provide trainings to field teams. When pertinent, elaborate adapted training tools.
• Supports the development and revision of common tools, protocols and guidelines in coordination with HQ technical advisor

Refection in developing adapted strategy as per sahel context

• Contribute to defining wash components within the Missions in the portfolio.
• Supporting in the development and planning of Watsan emergency strategies and resources planning for Sahel and Lake Chad contexts
• Explore the potentialities in term of WHS (innovations, collaborations, …) in Dakar and other locations in the region
• Compiling and analyzing statistical and monitoring data of Watsan activities of the portfolio missions and guide the team accordingly.
• Promote and contribute to the capitalization Wash programs in the region.
• Think on innovative ways of working and supporting the teams that bridge remove working in this security challenged areas.
• Promote exchange of expiriences between the regional projects/missions and beyond

Water provision

As the Sahel region faces a growing insecurity and environmental crisis, the issue of sustainable access to water is a growing source of tensions between communities and a cause of morbidity and mortality in the communities. It is obvious, that if water access is jeopardized, it can have knock-on effects for health. In almost all the different explo missions’ reports, it appears the need of water. Clear proposal of action is usually missing. The WATSAN regional technical referent will support in:

• Support the mission in developing/improving tools required to assess water need
• Contribute in the assessments, analyses and proposals
• Technical support for water provision
• Support in developing water provision lobby tool and follow up, in case of need

MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.

Médecins Sans Frontieres, as a responsible employer, under article 38 of “Ley de Integración Social del Minusválido de 1982 (LISMI)” invite those persons with a recognized disability and with an interest in the humanitarian area to apply for the above-mentioned position.