Job Description

WASH Coordinator

Company: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Experience: 5–10 Years
Salary: USD 2,800 – 5,500 per month (based on qualifications and experience)
Reporting To: Head of Programs

Position Summary

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a highly motivated WASH Coordinator to oversee water supply systems, sanitation infrastructure, hygiene promotion programs, and emergency response interventions across multiple project locations in South Sudan. The successful candidate will lead technical teams, coordinate with humanitarian partners, and ensure high-quality WASH services for vulnerable communities.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of WASH projects.
• Manage water supply systems including boreholes, solar pumping systems, and water treatment facilities.
• Coordinate sanitation construction projects including latrines, drainage systems, and waste management facilities.
• Develop hygiene promotion campaigns targeting schools, healthcare facilities, and communities.
• Conduct emergency needs assessments during disease outbreaks, floods, and displacement crises.
• Supervise WASH Engineers, Hygiene Promoters, and Field Officers.
• Prepare donor reports, project proposals, and technical documentation.
• Monitor project budgets and ensure cost-effective implementation.
• Coordinate with government ministries, UN agencies, and humanitarian clusters.
• Ensure compliance with Sphere Standards and humanitarian best practices.
• Lead capacity-building initiatives for local staff and community committees.
• Support procurement planning and quality assurance of WASH materials.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Health, Water Resources Engineering, Public Health, or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree in WASH, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, or Humanitarian Studies is advantageous.
• Professional certifications in humanitarian response or project management are desirable.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing WASH programs.
• Previous NGO or humanitarian sector experience preferred.
• Experience working in emergency and post-conflict environments.
• Strong understanding of donor-funded project management.
• Demonstrated experience supervising multidisciplinary teams.

Technical Skills

• Water System Design
• Sanitation Infrastructure Development
• Public Health Promotion
• Emergency Response Coordination
• Budget Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Community Mobilization
• GIS and Data Collection Tools
• Project Planning
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Risk Assessment
• Procurement Management
• Humanitarian Standards Compliance
• Report Writing
• Team Leadership

Training and Development

The selected candidate will receive:

• Advanced humanitarian leadership training.
• Emergency WASH response certification programs.
• Project management and donor compliance workshops.
• Occupational health and safety training.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

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Key Performance Indicators

• Access to safe water achieved for target populations.
• Quality and sustainability of sanitation facilities.
• Timely completion of WASH projects.
• Budget utilization efficiency.
• Community satisfaction levels.
• Compliance with donor and organizational standards.
• Reduction in waterborne disease risks.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive international NGO salary package.
• Housing allowance.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development sponsorship.
• Transportation support.
• Emergency deployment allowances where applicable.

Career Growth Opportunities

This role provides pathways into senior humanitarian leadership positions such as WASH Manager, Emergency Response Coordinator, Program Manager, and Country Technical Advisor.

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Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Academic Certificates
• Professional Certifications
• Contact Details of Three Referees
• Valid Identification Documents

Equal Opportunity Statement

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is committed to equal employment opportunities and encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further assessment and interviews.