Humanitarian Affairs Officer – UN OCHA

About the role

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is seeking two Humanitarian Affairs Officers for its Crisis Response Division in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo. Reporting to a Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer and under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, the incumbents will support OCHA’s mission to coordinate effective humanitarian action in emergencies.

Key responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level policy advice on humanitarian principles, human rights linkages and the delivery of assistance.
• Monitor, analyse and report on humanitarian developments, maintaining a watch‑list of potential crisis situations.
• Lead or contribute to large‑scale disaster assessments and coordinate international emergency assistance, ensuring necessary staff, funding and equipment are in place.
• Prepare situation reports and appeals for international assistance, overseeing the proper use of donor contributions channeled through OCHA.
• Organise studies, technical review meetings and follow‑up actions to support policy development and implementation of recommendations.
• Draft OCHA reports, background papers, policy guidelines, presentations and other documentation as required.

Required profile

• Significant experience in humanitarian policy, coordination or emergency response.
• Proven ability to monitor and analyse complex humanitarian situations and produce clear, concise reports.
• Experience in preparing appeals, managing donor contributions and coordinating multi‑agency operations.
• Strong written communication skills for briefing senior officials and the international community.
• Ability to work in a challenging security environment and collaborate with national and international partners.

Required skills