Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Seeks Emergency WATSAN Coordinator: International Humanitarian Field Job| Apply by 30 Nov 2026

Overview

Médecins Sans Frontières is inviting applications for an Emergency WATSAN Coordinator to join the MSF-Switzerland Emergency Pool. This international humanitarian field job involves rapid deployment to countries where emergency activities are opened to support water, sanitation and hygiene operations. The role offers a one-year fixed-term field-based contract, which is renewable depending on operational needs and performance.

Who can apply

Applicants must be experienced water, sanitation and hygiene professionals with strong field experience in humanitarian emergencies. Candidates need to meet one of two experience criteria, having either at least 18 months of WATSAN field experience with Médecins Sans Frontières including a minimum of two emergency missions, or at least 24 months of field experience in emergency WATSAN roles with other humanitarian organisations. Additionally, applicants must have experience in at least two emergency contexts, which include cholera outbreaks, Ebola outbreaks, population displacement involving refugees or internally displaced persons, and natural disasters. Fluency in both French and English is highly desirable, or candidates must demonstrate an excellent command of either English or French alongside at least B1 proficiency in the other language. Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic is an advantage.

Requirements

Candidates must be available to respond within 48 hours when called upon for rapid deployment. The role requires practical experience deploying and using MSF WATSAN kits in the field, as well as general knowledge of emergency management, public health, rapid water and hygiene assessments, and standard WATSAN protocols. Additional required technical knowledge covers infection prevention and control measures in emergency medical facilities, surface water treatment, groundwater, water quality, and water trucking management. Applicants must also possess strong resilience, stress management, adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to work in volatile and insecure environments.

How to apply

Applications close on 30 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Key dates

Applications close on 30 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.