Climate Engagement Internship

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Medecins Sans Frontieres South Africa Full time

About MSF:

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man
- made disasters, or to people that are excluded from access to health care. The organisation has health projects in more than 70 countries. MSF South Africa is located in Johannesburg with an office in Cape Town. MSF SA is governed by the MSF Southern Africa Association, which is made up of more than 300 members from seven countries in the region.

Purpose:

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Research, Advocacy and Network-Building:

  • Develop regional mapping, research, and analysis of the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on health outcomes of MSF beneficiaries and projects in the Southern Africa region.
  • Support the development of a position and advocacy strategy for climate, environment, and health in the region.
  • Organising, leading and/or supporting workshops and engagement activities that mainstream climate thinking and build capacity and knowledge on climate adaptation and mitigation within the Operations Support Unit, the Section office, operational projects in the region and the wider MSF movement.
  • Support the building and engagement of a climate, environment and health stakeholder network in the region.
  • Other research and advocacy tasks as needed on an ad hoc basis within the Operational Support Unit.

Climate Engagement Events and Knowledge Materials:

  • Assist with identifying and planning workshops, webinars and meetings with internal and external stakeholders and teams.
  • Organise and manage online and inperson meetings and events including travel arrangements, preparing necessary presentation materials and logistics packs, meeting notes and postevent outcome reports.
  • Assist with the content development and dissemination of digital and print advocacyrelated information, education and communication.
  • Coordinate the design and printing of advocacyrelated materials such as reports, briefings, booklets by liaising with external designers, printers and the MSF Southern Africa Communications department.
  • Conduct regular media monitoring and reporting of latest policy developments, news and upcoming events related to climate, environment and health in Southern Africa and Africa.

Administration:

  • Maintain and update working project documents, plans and trackers.
  • Assist in scheduling of meetings, meeting notes, database maintenance, travel plans and other ad hoc administrative tasks.

Requirements:

  • Minimum
    University graduate or postgraduate student, ideally in Environmental Sciences/ Management Studies or related field (preferably where Geographic Information System (GIS) is core to the qualification) with a keen interest on climate change, environmental degradation and health topic.
  • Passion for maps, quantitative and qualitative data collection and demonstrable knowledge working with GISrelated software/tools.
  • Knowledge and understanding of climate change and public health issues in Southern Africa and beyond.
  • Strong interest in working with communities on climate action and advocacy to promote locally led climate adaptation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent creative content development, internal communications and social media skills.
  • Crosscultural awareness.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Results and quality orientation.
  • Strong organisation and multitasking skills and ability to work under deadline pressures at specific times.
  • Adhere to the MSF principles and to our values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust, and Empowerment.
  • Adhere to the MSF Behavioural Commitments.

Added Advantage:

  • Training in Meteorology or Climatology.

Remuneration Details**:

  • Monthly Stipend
    :R 5000
  • 100% Medical aid contribution
  • Transport allowance
  • Cell Phone Allowance

Commitment:

  • Contract Length 12 months.

Closing date:1- March

  • 2024**
    Start date: 0 April 2024
**_

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