Climate & Environment Health Mitigation Technical Support at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the OCB CEH PM, to implement and monitor the Carbon Mitigation response (related to OCBA Footprint reduction).
• Support, the OCB CEH PM to facilitate and Coordinate the Mitigation/Footprint Workstreams.
• Through the MEDOPS, provide technical support to field and technical teams on implementation of our Carbon Roadmap.
• Develop and encourage solid dynamics and synergies with the other MSF sections, entities and other internal stakeholders (such as Climate Smart) initiatives and actions regarding Mitigation.
•  Advise the Operations department in adding the climate-environment mitigation ‘lens’ to our view of the way we operate promoting business case studies and other tools to facilitate decision making together with technical referents.
• Working with the OCB CEH PM oversee and Guarantee annual revision of our Carbon footprint baseline calculation engaging with the needed support as required.
• Provide needed Knowledge Management at OCBA level regarding Mitigation / footprint reduction (i.e. SharePoint management, learning materials, etc).
• Together with the Communication department and others document and when needed disseminate and advocate on the initiatives done Oversees the organization of sensitization of MSF OCBA staff on Climate-Environment issues related to mitigation (In collaboration with Learning & Development and Internal Communications)

SELECTION CRITERIA

• At least a first degree in a relevant field (for example environmental engineering) and 2 years of experience in related field of Climate-Environment.
• Experience working in the field for MSF or a humanitarian organisation (in any position) is a strong asset, as a deep understanding of our operational reality is critical to affecting change. 
• Experience leading an organization through decarbonization or any climate change related process is required. Professional competences
• Demonstrated experience in calculation of carbon footprints using different methods
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the climate change stakes for the humanitarian sector
• Pedagogy, training, social communication
• Strong team player with interpersonal skills able to interact with all levels within MSF and externally
• Organisation and anticipation in change management
• Able to work autonomously
• Ability to support teams remotely and apply remote training methods
• Research skills and or experience a strong advantage
• Languages:English and French are mandatory. Arabic, Spanish & Portuguese at any level is an asset