Humanitarian Affairs Officer – Civil-Military Coordination (P4)

About the role

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is seeking a senior professional to serve as Humanitarian Affairs Officer focusing on Civil‑Military Coordination in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Office, the officer will act as the primary focal point for policy and operational matters linking humanitarian actors with military partners.

Key responsibilities

• Advise OCHA leadership on civil‑military coordination policy and practice.
• Monitor, analyse and report on developments affecting humanitarian‑military relations.
• Establish and maintain liaison with senior military officers, Military Liaison Officers, UN agencies, civilian mission staff and relevant NGOs.
• Prepare and contribute to policy papers, position statements and regular reports on civil‑military coordination.
• Lead the development of country‑specific guidelines based on UN and IASC reference documents and relevant Security Council resolutions.
• Ensure integration of generic and country‑specific guidelines into OCHA’s operational framework.

Required profile

• Proven experience in humanitarian civil‑military coordination and policy development.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce clear, concise reports and policy documents.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with military and civilian stakeholders.
• Familiarity with UN humanitarian guidelines, IASC reference papers and relevant Security Council resolutions.

Required skills