Applications will be accepted until 09:00am EDT on 11 June, 2026
The Climate Adaptation Specialist reports to the Humanitarian Action on Climate and Environment (HACE) Lead and acts as a bridge between HACE and MSF Operational Directorates (ODs) across the movement. The role focuses on ensuring that climate adaptation tools developed within MSF are effectively integrated into operational decision-making through training, workshops, operational pilots and close collaboration with climate focal points.
MSF Canada is looking for someone who will be responsible for the following:
-Facilitate integration of climate adaptation tools into operational planning and preparedness.
-Support Operational Directorates in applying climate information and early warning products.
-Design and deliver workshops, trainings and onboarding materials.
-Support development and operational testing of climate adaptation tools.
-Contribute to the Climate Adaptation Community of Practice (CACoP).
The successful candidate will bring to MSF Canada:
-Extensive professional experience in humanitarian operations
-Ability to translate technical climate information into operational guidance.
-Demonstrated experience facilitating workshops and trainings.
-Demonstrated experience working across multiple teams and departments.
-Advanced degree in public health, humanitarian action, environmental health, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, environmental science or equivalent experience.
-Fluency in English, verbal and written
-Fluency in French, verbal and written
-Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic or Portuguese are considered strong assets
-Prior operational experience within MSF is strongly preferred.
Salary: Level 17 on the MSF Canada Salary Grid (if successful candidate is contracted through another MSF Office, salary will be evaluated according to the Salary Grid of that location)
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package offered based the relevant Salary Grid of the contracting office.
Location: Toronto or Montreal preferred (may consider applicants in a country in proximity to an MSF office/operation. To ensure ease of collaborative work with the HACE team, location between UTC -4 (Eastern Standard Time) and UTC +1 (Central European Time) will be given preference.)
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in their country of residence; MSF Canada is not in the position to support a work permit process or relocation.