Climate Sustainability Intern

About MSF-USA | Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian organization providing medical care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care in over 70 countries. We were formed in France in 1971 as an association by a group of doctors and journalists to go to emergency situations and to treat patients with dignity while bearing witness independently of geopolitical boundaries. MSF is now a global movement of more than 25 MSF organizations, working in over 70 countries. We cooperate as an international, independent, medical humanitarian association that offers medical assistance to populations in distress, victims of natural or manmade disasters, and civilian victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, age, gender/sex, national or ethnic origin, color, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or political affiliation and provides assistance to the population in distress and intervenes worldwide. MSF staff also "bear witness" by speaking out about our work and what is experienced on the ground, not only to draw the world's attention to crises, but to stand in solidarity with our patients and colleagues who are experiencing these emergencies firsthand.
We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF's social mission.
Department The Executive Department heads the office Management Team, and works in conjunction with the Board of Directors, to guarantee the overall functioning of MSF-USA and MSF-USA's involvement in the larger MSF movement.
Role Overview The MSF USA Strategic Plan for ******** highlights the importance of addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions. The organization has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% from 2019 levels before 2030. To accomplish this objective, MSF-USA has created a Roadmap to Carbon Reduction and has been publishing an annual carbon footprint report since 2019. To support analysis and research efforts needed to achieve this goal, MSF-USA is looking for a Climate Sustainability Intern. The position will report to the Board and Executive Liaison Officer and interface with staff from the Executive department and other departments as needed.
Department Accountabilities Leadership and Direction Inspire and guide others, communicating actions needed and how they relate to broader organizational mission and strategy. 
Stakeholder Management Identify and engage with key internal and/or external stakeholders to create positive working relationships that enable the initiation, delivery, and implementation of a program or project. 
Advance Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Support and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (D, E, and I) by providing an example, advice and guidance on D, E, and I, to internal and external stakeholders to enable them to adopt these principles in ways that will also enhance innovation and other performance measures. Represent the organization to external stakeholders on D, E, and I issues.  
Operations Management Execute and manage operations using predetermined protocols and procedures to achieve specified operational performance standards.  
Organizational Capability Building Take action to develop capabilities at an organizational level to ensure that these are relevant to current and future organizational requirements and to enable the organization at large to achieve MSF-USA goals and fulfill the potential of its people.  
Roles Specific Outcomes Research and Analysis Contribute to the writing and collection of data for MSF-USA's annual carbon footprint report. Assist in benchmarking and analyzing annual carbon emissions using data visualization. Support the review and revision of the MSF-USA Roadmap to Carbon Reduction.
Contribute to developing recommendations and guidance for reducing carbon emissions and/or carbon offsetting initiatives. These recommendations will be considered by the Executive and management team.
Knowledge Management Keep up to date with relevant activities and initiatives across the MSF movement and other INGOs. Maintain and update repository (SharePoint) for knowledge sharing across the MSF USA office.
Complexity and Problem-Solving Skills Ability to work independently and with limited supervision. Initiative and confidence to ask questions in a fast-paced work environment. Behavioral Competencies THOUGHT: How MSF USA staff understand the organization, manage complexity, and contribute by creating the new and different. People Focus Builds strong relationships and delivers solutions geared to aiding others. Solicits feedback and data; conveys a clear understanding of the level of service the team is providing; takes action when standards are not met by team; aligns processes with organizational needs.
Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Global Perspective Takes a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens. Shows global thinking at work; adjusts organizational practices to meet the unique needs of different regions or countries. Uses a broad perspective when addressing issues and challenges.
PEOPLE: MSF USA staff understand their impact on others through collaboration and inclusion of different perspectives to achieve common goals. Collaborates Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input.
Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
Values Differences Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Confronts stereotyping and offensive comments promptly. Consistently behaves with great sensitivity toward differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating.
SELF: MSF USA staff demonstrate self-awareness by having an open mindset and by continuously seeking opportunities to learn, grow, and improve. Manages Ambiguity Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Responds effectively to unclear situations, seeks to resolve ambiguity and make progress. Seeks guidance on how to adapt to changes, responds with appropriate composure and effectiveness.
Situational Adaptability Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
Being Resilient Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Technical Competencies Plans and Aligns Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with MSF-USA goals.
Financial Acumen Interprets and applies understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
Tech Savvy Anticipating and adopting innovations in organizational digital and technology applications.
Data Collection and Analysis The ability and skill to determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making.
Project Management Skills The ability and skill to plan and manage small project work assignments within desired cost, time and quality parameters.
Presentation and Written Communication Skills Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
Organizational Insight Applying knowledge of MSF-USA and the industry to advance the organization's goals.
Supervisory Responsibility The intern has no supervisory responsibility.
Desired Qualifications & Experience Currently enrolled in a graduate/advanced degree or similar program in the environment, climate change, or a related discipline is preferred. Recent graduates or undergraduates with relevant experience will also be considered. Excellent proofreading, writing and research skills. A working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Keen attention to detail and comfortable with reviewing carbon emissions data. A genuine commitment to MSF's humanitarian principles and strong interest in climate and environmental issues, especially pertaining to the international humanitarian and aid sector. Travel Requirements No travel is required for this position.
Compensation $17.00 per hour
We do not accept phone calls or emails during the recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Our staff works a hybrid schedule with the ability to come into either the NYC office or regional hub (Washington, DC or Bay Area, California) a minimum of 2 times a week. The required days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from January to June and September to December. 
In office work attendance during July and August is optional.
Application Deadline: April 19, 2024  at 11:59pm EST Your Safety  Matters: Vaccination and booster against COVID-19 is a requirement at MSF -  USA. Equal Employment Opportunity and Non- Discrimination: MSF-USA is committed to building a diverse, unbiased, and inclusive workforce. MSF- USA is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person's gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in the Humanitarian Aid sector are encouraged to apply.
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Type HQ
Pay Class  Part-Time/Hourly 
Compensation $17 per hour
Working Time (Hours Per Week) 15