Climate, Environment

Location: Any MSF office*

Contract: Fixed-term at 100%

Duration: until 31st of December 2026, with possible extension for 2027

Starting date: ASAP

Deadline to apply: 10th of September

Compensation and benefits: MSF practice is to offer the C&B package current in the MSF entity establishing the contract.

*By default, the successful candidate will be offered a contract in the MSF office, able to issue a contract, of their country of residence at the time of application. If no MSF office exists in their country of residence, the successful candidate will be expected to relocate to a country where an MSF office can issue a contract, provided the local legislation allows for that.

MSF International

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF International is the legal entity that binds MSF’s 24 sections, 28 associations and 19 branch offices together. Registered in Switzerland, MSF International provides coordination, information and support to the MSF Movement, as well as implements international projects and initiatives as requested.

At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF is committed to preventing abuse, inappropriate behaviour, lack of integrity and financial misconduct in its work and care spaces. MSF expects all staff to share this commitment and promote an environment where abuse and misconduct is not tolerated.

We are committed to removing barriers for people with specific accessibility needs. If you need an adjustment to the recruitment process to be considered for the role, please let us know from the beginning of the selection process.

I. CONTEXT

Climate change and environmental degradation increasingly affect the health and well-being of vulnerable populations served by MSF, while also shaping the context in which humanitarian action takes place.

MSF has committed to ambitious climate and environmental objectives, including:

• The 2019 Green Motion
• The 2020 Environmental Pact
• A 50% reduction of carbon emissions by 2030
• Signature of the Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations
• Inclusion of Climate & Environment action as one of MSF’s five common strategic ambitions in SPARC, structured around Adaptation, Advocacy, and Mitigation
• To respond effectively, MSF must ensure:
• Coherent internal positioning across sections and operational directorates
• Strong, field-grounded advocacy and engagement
• Effective communication and coordination for international and internal decision-making

The Climate, Environment and Health (CEH) Intersectional Advocacy and Positioning Group (IAPG) plays a key role in aligning MSF’s internal analysis, positioning, and advocacy across the movement, while the Climate & Environment Programme of Engagement (PoE) structures movement-wide engagement on complex and political C&E dossiers.

II.PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The CEH Engagement, Advocacy & Positioning Lead supports the implementation of MSF’s Climate & Environment Programme of Engagement by coordinating internal engagement, positioning, advocacy preparation, and communication on climate, environment and health.

Under the responsibility of the IO Climate & Environment Team Lead, the role works with operational directorates, platforms, the International Office, and other relevant MSF stakeholders to support coherent, field-informed CEH positioning and engagement in strategic advocacy opportunities.

The role translates complex CEH issues into structured engagement processes and clear communication outputs that support alignment, informed debate, and decision-making across MSF.

III. ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Coordinate the CEH Intersectional Advocacy & Positioning Group (IAPG)

Accountable for ensuring the effective coordination, functioning, and follow-up of the CEH Intersectional Advocacy & Positioning Group.

• Plan, convene, and facilitate regular IAPG meetings, including agenda-setting and follow-up.
• Ensure clear workplans, priorities, decision-making processes, and tracking of agreed actions.
• Maintain information flow between the IAPG, Steering Committee, International Offic