Climate, Environment & Health Coordinator

About the role

MSF Operational Center Geneva (MSF OCG) is looking for a Climate, Environment & Health (CEH) Coordinator to report to the Deputy General Director. The role leads and coordinates OCG's strategic approach to reducing the environmental impact of its activities and strengthens the integration of the health and humanitarian consequences of climate change into operational planning. It works closely with Logistics, Medical, Communication and Operations departments, supporting field missions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement OCG's strategy to address climate change and environmental issues across its activities.
• Support the integration of climate risks and climate-sensitive diseases into operational planning.
• Promote the reduction of environmental impacts across OCG's activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives on climate and environmental issues.
• Develop frameworks, guidelines and tools to help teams address climate risks and environmental impacts.
• Monitor progress towards climate and environmental objectives, including overseeing the annual carbon accounting process.
• Represent OCG in intersectional and external meetings on climate, environment and health.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in environmental health, climate change, sustainability, environmental engineering or a related field.
• Experience in a similar role or leading cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders without direct hierarchical authority.
• Field experience with MSF or another humanitarian organization is an asset.
• English and French are mandatory; additional languages are an asset.

Required skills

• Carbon accounting (certification desired)
• Environmental sustainability and climate change
• Health and humanitarian impacts of climate change
• Strategic planning, change management, data analytics, monitoring, reporting and performance tracking

What we offer

• Full-time open-ended position (40 hours per week) based in Geneva, with an ideal start on 1 December 2026.
• Gross annual salary from CHF 119'964 to CHF 137'640, commensurate with experience and the internal grid.
• 25 days of paid vacation per year, prorate temporis, plus Swiss public holidays.
• Pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF and 1/4 by the staff member.
• Relocation support available for eligible candidates.

Applications are submitted exclusively through the recruitment platform with a CV (max 2 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page) in English or French; the deadline is 2026-11-11. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.