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Climate Adaptation Specialist - Hydrology & Flood Risks

Any location in proximity to an MSF office/operation

The deadline for applications is 11 June 2025 9:00am UTC-4 (EDT). 

Position Status: Permanent (August 2025 anticipated start)

Activity Rate: 50%, 18.75 hours per week

Location: Any location in proximity to an MSF office/operation. To ensure ease of collaborative work with the HACE team, location between UTC -4 (Eastern Time) and UTC +1 (Central European Time) will be favoured.

Status: The successful candidate will be offered a contract from one of global MSF offices depending on their resident status. The person must be legally authorized to work in that country. MSF is not in the position to support with any work permit process. 

Salary & Benefits: A local salary and compensation package based on experience and internal salary grid is offered for this role and will be discussed during the selection phase.

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The Climate Adaptation Specialist – Hydrology & Flood Risk reports directly to the HACE Lead and plays a critical role in providing hydrological expertise and operational support to MSF projects. This includes analyzing flood risks, developing tools and guidance, facilitating a flood-focused community of practice (Flood CAFÉ), and supporting anticipatory and preparedness actions. The role aims to strengthen MSF’s capacity to anticipate, mitigate, and respond to flooding and water-related hazards that impact health and humanitarian operations.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Provide technical advice and practical support to help MSF teams anticipate, prepare for, and respond to flood risks in the field.
  • Coordinate and animate the Flood CAFÉ to promote exchange, peer learning, and sharing of operational experiences on floods across the movement.
  • Develop and share user-friendly, operational tools and guidance to help MSF projects better prepare for and adapt to floods.
  • Raise awareness and advocate for stronger integration of flood risks into MSF’s operational planning and preparedness.

Knowledge and Experience

  • Master’s degree in Hydrology, Water Resources Management, Environmental Science, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
  • Demonstrated background in hydrology, water resources, flood risk management, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience in applied hydrology, flood modeling/forecasting, or operational flood risk analysis
  • Familiarity with GIS and spatial analysis tools to support flood mapping and risk assessments
  • Excellent skills in synthesizing data and translating technical information into actionable recommendations for non-specialist audiences
  • Proven facilitation skills and experience coordinating communities of practice or technical working groups
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams

Education and Language Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Medicine, Climate Science or related field, or equivalent working experience. Candidates with degrees with an infectious disease component will be favoured.
  • Fluency in English, verbal and written
  • Proficiency in at least one other language (French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese) is required in order to act as a representative of HACE internationally and support facilitation of various working groups in MSF

NOTE: Any questions or concerns regarding accommodation and accessibility may be addressed to ask.hr@toronto.msf.org

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MSF Canada is a people-focused humanitarian organization that is proud to offer a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. We strongly believe this approach enhances our work and we’re committed to equity in employment. The organization seeks to attract and engage the best professionals to join and maintain meaningful, productive and lasting work relationships. We embrace diverse motivations and backgrounds of people working together to exhibit their passion in action for the social mission of MSF. / Organisation humanitaire se préoccupant des êtres humains, MSF Canada est fière d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, collaboratif et inclusif. Nous croyons fermement que cette approche valorise notre travail. Nous souscrivons aussi au principe de l’équité en matière d’emploi. L’organisation cherche à attirer et à embaucher les professionnels les plus compétents et à entretenir avec eux des relations de travail fructueuses, productives et durables. Nous favorisons les motivations et expériences différentes des personnes qui, en collaborant, expriment leur passion dans l’action en faveur de la mission sociale de MSF.  

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