Climate, Environment & Health Coordinator in Zürich

Climate, Environment & Health Coordinator

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Switzerland , Geneva , Geneva

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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

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Join MSF OCG as a Climate, Environment & Health Coordinator !

We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.

Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.

Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF

Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?

At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.

We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don't fulfil every listed qualification.

We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.

Context & mission

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.
• 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.

Terms of employment

• Full-time position 100% (40h/week)
• Open-ended contract
• Working place: Geneva
• Ideal start date: 1st of December 2026
• Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 119'964.- to CHF 137'640.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
• Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
• Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.

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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%

Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Level of experience: Professional, 3 to 5 years

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