Climate, Environment

ppbLocation: /b Any MSF office
* /p pbContract: /b Fixed-term at 100% /p pbDuration: /b until 31st of December 2026, with possible extension for 2027 /p pbStarting date: /b ASAP /p pbDeadline to apply: /b 10th of September /p pbCompensation and

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/b MSF practice is to offer the CB package current in the MSF entity establishing the contract. /p p*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. /p h3MSF International /h3 pMédecins 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. /p pAt 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. /p pMSF 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. /p pWe 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. /p h3I. CONTEXT /h3 pClimate 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. /p pMSF has committed to ambitious climate and environmental objectives, including: /p ul liThe b2019 Green Motion /b /li liThe b2020 Environmental Pact /b /li liA b50% reduction of carbon emissions by 2030 /b /li liSignature of the bClimate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations /b /li liInclusion of Climate Environment action as one of MSF’s bfive common strategic ambitions /b in SPARC, structured around bAdaptation, Advocacy, and Mitigation /b /li liTo respond effectively, MSF must ensure: /li liCoherent internal positioning across sections and operational directorates /li liStrong, field-grounded advocacy and engagement /li liEffective communication and coordination for international and internal decision-making /li /ul pThe bClimate, Environment and Health (CEH) Intersectional Advocacy and Positioning Group (IAPG) /b plays a key role in aligning MSF’s internal analysis, positioning, and advocacy across the movement, while the bClimate Environment Programme of Engagement (PoE) /b structures movement-wide engagement on complex and political CE dossiers. /p h3II.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB /h3 pThe bCEH Engagement, Advocacy Positioning Lead /b 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. /p pUnder the responsibility of the bIO Climate Environment Team Lead /b, 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. /p pThe role translates complex CEH issues into structured engagement processes and clear communication outputs that support alignment, informed debate, and decision-making across MSF. /p h3III. ACCOUNTABILITIES /h3 h31. Coordinate the CEH Intersectional Advocacy Positioning Group (IAPG) /h3 pAccountable for ensuring the effective coordination, functioning, and follow-up of the CEH Intersectional Advocacy Positioning Group. /p ul liPlan, convene, and facilitate regular IAPG meetings, including agenda-setting and follow-up. /li liEnsure clear workplans, priorities, decision-making processes, and tracking of agreed actions. /li liMaintain information flow between the IAPG, Steering Committee, International Office, and relevant MSF platforms. /li liCoordinate sub-groups or task teams when needed. /li /ul h32. Lead Internal Stakeholder Engagement /h3 pAccountable for supporting i