Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Head of Sub‑Office (P3)

About the role

The Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Head of Sub‑Office is based in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, within OCHA's Crisis Response Division. The position supports OCHA’s mission to mobilise and coordinate principled humanitarian action, advocate for people in need, and promote preparedness and sustainable solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Sub‑Office in Bukavu, ensuring a coherent humanitarian response among national and international actors.
• Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of OCHA’s framework for emergency response.
• Report to the Deputy Head of Office and work under the overall supervision of the OCHA DRC Head of Office.

Required profile

• Professional experience in humanitarian coordination or related fields.
• Familiarity with UN humanitarian principles and mechanisms.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work at the United Nations in a critical humanitarian context.
• Engagement with a diverse network of humanitarian actors.