Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).

The MSF movement is built around 5 operational centers supported by 24 sections and offices worldwide. MSF Operational Center Geneva (MSF OCG) is one of these centers.

We are looking for a Climate, Environment & Health (CEH) Coordinator to join MSF OCG.

Reporting to the Deputy General Director, the CEH Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating OCG’s strategic approach to reducing the environmental impact of its activities, while strengthening the integration of the health and humanitarian consequences of climate change into operational planning.The position works closely with the Logistics, Medical, Communication and Operations departments, supporting field missions and contributing to more relevant, responsible and effective humanitarian operations.

Tasks & Responsibilities
Develop and implement OCG’s strategy to address climate change and environmental issues across its activities.
Support the integration of climate risks and evolving patterns of climate-sensitive diseases into operational planning to strengthen the relevance of operational responses.
Promote the reduction of environmental impacts across OCG’s activities to enhance the environmental responsibility of MSF operations.
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives on climate and environmental issues to ensure alignment and consistency across OCG.
Develop frameworks, guidelines, and tools to support teams in effectively addressing climate risks and environmental impacts.
Monitor progress towards climate and environmental objectives to ensure accountability and continuous improvement, including overseeing the organisation’s annual carbon accounting process.
Represent OCG in intersectional and external meetings on climate, environment, and health.
Your profile
Education

Essential: Advanced university degree in environmental health, climate change, sustainability, environmental engineering, or a related field.
Desired: Certification in carbon accounting.
Experience

Essential: Experience in a similar role or in leading cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders without direct hierarchical authority.
Field experience with MSF or another humanitarian organization is an asset.
Languages

English and French are mandatory.
Additional languages are an asset.
Skills/ Technical competencies

Carbon accounting.
Environmental sustainability and climate change.
Health and humanitarian impacts of climate change.
Strategic planning and change management.
Data analytics, monitoring, reporting, and performance tracking.
Personal Abilities/Qualities

Strategic thinking.
Influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Coordination and facilitation skills.
Communication and presentation skills.
Project and change management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and demonstrate commitment to diversity, gender-responsive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory behaviours and attitudes.

Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:

CV (maximum 2 pages)
Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
Documents must be submitted in either English or French.