Humanitarian Affairs Officer
Category | Grade:Professional | P-3Deadline:14 Aug 2026Job ID:281773Posted on:31 Jul 2026
Overview
Coordinate humanitarian response analysis and planning for OCHA in the Central African Republic, supporting the humanitarian programme cycle, epidemic preparedness, field missions, partner engagement, policy advice and authoritative reporting on emergency needs and response gaps.
Department: Crisis Response Division
Languages
Required: English, French
Desired: Arabic or Spanish or Russian or Chinese
Minimum Experience
5 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Monitor humanitarian developments and response gaps
- Support humanitarian needs and response planning processes
- Coordinate technical reviews and field missions
- Maintain partnerships with authorities and humanitarian actors
- Prepare situation reports, policy papers and briefings
- Advise on humanitarian principles and assistance delivery
Requirements
- Advanced relevant degree or a first-level degree with two additional years of experience
- At least five years of progressively responsible humanitarian or emergency experience
- Humanitarian field experience in an emergency setting
- English and French at UN Level II across all skills
Skills
Humanitarian coordinationEmergency analysisPolicy adviceStakeholder engagementReport writingField mission support
Tools
Humanitarian programme cycle tools
Additional info
- Temporary appointment available until 31 December 2026