Humanitarian Affairs Officer – Head of Sub‑Office

About the role

The Humanitarian Affairs Officer will lead OCHA’s sub‑office in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Office and under the overall supervision of the OCHA DRC Head of Office, the incumbent will coordinate humanitarian actors, ensure coherent emergency response, and represent OCHA in negotiations with authorities and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and report on humanitarian developments and emergency situations in the assigned area.
• Organise studies and inter‑agency technical review meetings to support policy development and decision‑making.
• Support humanitarian access negotiations and civil‑military coordination with government, de‑facto authorities and armed groups.
• Participate in large‑scale disaster assessments and coordinate international humanitarian assistance, including staffing, funding and logistics.
• Draft situation reports and communicate unmet needs to the international community.
• Partner with other agencies to plan, evaluate and incorporate lessons learned into humanitarian programmes, ensuring gender considerations are addressed.
• Maintain contacts with government officials, UN agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance during field missions and contribute to written reports, background papers and policy guidelines.

Required profile

• Proven experience in humanitarian coordination, emergency response or disaster management.
• Strong knowledge of the humanitarian context in the DRC and ability to work with diverse actors.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead a sub‑office team and manage complex multi‑stakeholder projects.

Required skills