Mobile Support Technician – WATSAN, Operation Cell 1

Médicos Sin Fronteras España

. Provide first- and second-line technical support remotely and in person on water supply, hygiene, sanitation, and vector control .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • SpainJuniorMid-Level💰 €38,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing technical support for water supply, hygiene, sanitation, and vector control, with a strong focus on capacity building and training in challenging environments. Proficient in developing policies, tools, and protocols while ensuring compliance with MSF standards.

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Watsan Field ExperienceCommunity And HCF WatsanOutbreak ResponseAdult Training FacilitationMSF Watsan Experience

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Hard Skills

Technical SupportCapacity BuildingField EvaluationsSystem DesignTraining DevelopmentPolicy DevelopmentKPI MonitoringSupplier AssessmentEmergency Response CoordinationReport Drafting

Soft Skills

Ability To Work In Remote SettingsFacilitation Skills

Industry Keywords

WatsanHygieneSanitationVector ControlNGOMiddle East ContextClimate-Affected ContextsTechnical Know-HowMSF ProtocolsField Visits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide first- and second-line technical support remotely and in person on water supply, hygiene, sanitation, and vector control
Build field staff capacity by transferring technical know-how according to MSF protocols, standards, and procedures
Follow up on Watsan activities, systems, and installations in portfolio countries
Monitor progress against Watsan-related priorities, policies, and KPIs
Carry out field visits and functional evaluations of Watsan systems, structures, equipment, and HR set-ups
Develop improvement plans based on evaluation recommendations
Assess local suppliers and subcontractors against MSF quality standards
Support design and installation of new or complex systems
Assist with recruitment, selection, briefing, and debriefing of technical staff
Identify training needs, develop training content, and facilitate technical training
Develop policies, tools, protocols, and SOPs
Draft field-visit reports and action plans
Research and pilot innovative solutions to recurrent technical problems
Coordinate with other departments to ensure a consistent emergency response
Potentially provide backup for the Watsan Technical Coordinator and represent MSF in forums and meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years of NGO Watsan field experience
Experience in community and HCF Watsan
Experience in outbreak response
Adult training facilitation experience
Ability to work in remote and insecure settings
Full proficiency in English
Ability to travel to Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan, and Palestine as required, subject to travel authorizations and security conditions
Desirable: MSF Watsan experience
Desirable: Middle East context experience
Desirable: experience in Watsan interventions or infrastructure design in climate-vulnerable or climate-affected contexts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional gross monthly allowance of 250 euros
25 working days of annual leave plus 3 additional personal days per calendar year
Up to 20 working days of rest per year following program visits
Practical working conditions while in the field according to MSF-OCBA guidelines
Homebased position when not deployed