Humanitarian Affairs Officer

Coordinates humanitarian analysis and response support for OCHA in Venezuela, monitoring emergencies, preparing evidence and advising on principled assistance. The role convenes partners, supports assessments and field missions, advances advocacy, and supervises personnel in the San Cristobal sub-office.

Department: Crisis Response Division

• Monitor and analyse humanitarian developments, disasters and emergency situations
• Prepare situation reports, studies and operational briefings for response decision-making
• Support needs assessments, field missions and coordination of international humanitarian assistance
• Work with humanitarian agencies to evaluate programmes and incorporate lessons and gender considerations
• Maintain operational relationships with government, UN, NGO, diplomatic and media counterparts
• Support advocacy by gathering evidence and liaising with partners and authorities
• Advise on safeguarding humanitarian principles and effective assistance delivery
• Guide and supervise OCHA personnel in the San Cristobal sub-office

• Advanced university degree in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, 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 relief, rehabilitation, development or a related area
• Field humanitarian experience in a complex emergency or natural-disaster setting
• Relevant professional experience in Latin America
• English and Spanish at UN Level III in reading, writing, listening and speaking

• Temporary appointment available until 31 December 2026
• Eligibility may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or to internal candidates