Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Accountability and Impact Team Liaison)

Connects OCHA’s Accountability and Impact Team with humanitarian financing operations in Venezuela. The role monitors response trends, coordinates technical reviews, supports appeals and field missions, strengthens partner engagement and produces analysis for accountable, evidence-led assistance.

Department: Humanitarian Finance Unit

• Monitor humanitarian developments affecting Humanitarian Financing Unit performance
• Prepare studies and convene technical reviews to inform policy and decisions
• Support disaster assessments and coordination of emergency assistance
• Evaluate partner programmes and integrate evidence, lessons and gender considerations
• Manage humanitarian appeals and oversee donor-funded expenditure
• Maintain relationships with governments, United Nations agencies, NGOs, donors and media
• Lead Accountability and Impact Team coordination, monitoring and reporting
• Analyse data and present trends for planning and decision-making

• Advanced university degree in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field, or a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis or emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development or a related area
• Field-based humanitarian experience in complex emergencies or natural disasters
• Experience in monitoring, reporting and information sharing
• English and Spanish at United Nations Level III

• Temporary appointment available until 31 December 2026