Senior Advisor Sustainable Practices HQ (gn)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a private and independent international medical aid organisation. Diversity, open mindedness and mutual respect are of particular importance in our organisation. MSF provides medical aid in more than 70 countries worldwide. The headquarters of the German section of MSF - Ärzte ohne Grenzen e.V. is in Berlin. In the headquarters, over 250 employees work in the fundraising, communications and engagement, finance and administration, human resources and project departments.

Senior Advisor Sustainable Practices HQ (gn)

(Parental leave cover)

We are seeking a Senior Advisor Sustainable Practices (HQ & parental leave cover) to implement a project-based framework for impact materiality assessment and sustainability data collection, reporting directly to the Head of Advisory Unit, Organisational Development. This role will establish milestone-driven systems to track sustainability goals and will document key outcomes, data gaps, and best practices in a comprehensive final report to inform future sustainability efforts and enable smooth project transition.

1. Establish the framework for an impact materiality assessment ensuring a thorough data collection system. Create a project-based structure with defined milestones to carry out the analysis.
2. Engage relevant stakeholders on impact materiality analysis and sustainability practices, ensuring regular exchanges with the movement’s EU sections to coordinate on the planning of internal regular sustainability reports.
3. Implement tracking systems for MSF-Germany project-specific sustainability goals, establishing frameworks and mechanisms to monitor activities and milestones within the project’s scope.
4. Prepare the documentation of results in a comprehensive final report that summarises key outcomes, data gaps, and recommendations to inform future initiatives. Capture best practices, insights, and lessons learned to support an effective transition, and enable continuity beyond the project’s completion.

1. At least five years of relevant professional experience, preferably within an NGO or non-profit environment
2. Demonstrated experience in managing projects of small or medium size throughout the entire project lifecycle
3. Proven understanding of sustainability frameworks, standards, and regulations, including familiarity with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
4. Demonstrated ability to analyse data and develop actionable solutions
5. Master’s degree in Sustainability Management, Data Analysis, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may also be considered
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with sustainability reporting tools and software
7. Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing in English (C1), knowledge of German desirable

Financial benefits

1. Payment according to a transparent internal salary structure; in this position according to group 5 with full-time employment (40h/week) from 4.350 Euro to a maximum of 5.503, depending on the relevant professional experience
2. 13th salary, regular salary increases within the salary structure
3. Company pension plan after 24 months of seniority
4. Subsidy for job ticket or Deutschlandticket
5. Subsidy for a sports membership at Urban Sports Club
6. Financial allowance for remote work and company laptop with additional accessories for mobile working

non-financial benefits

1. 30 days holidays plus days off on 12/24 and 12/31
2. Flexible working hours, remote work incl. possibilities to work up to 6 weeks per year from abroad within the EU
3. Wide range of internal training opportunities and annual external trainings budget

Additional benefits

1. Insights on international field projects through regular reports, presentations and exchange with colleagues
2. Opportunity to exchange ideas in our inspiring MSF Germany specific and international network and to help shape the future of the organization
3. A meaningful, varied job in a respectful and positive organizational culture where empowerment and team decision-making are valued