Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Reporting

Monitors humanitarian developments and turns operational evidence into situation reports, studies, briefings and funding appeals for coordinated emergency response. The role supports missions, partner engagement, policy analysis and reporting mechanisms that inform humanitarian decisions and assistance.

Department: Crisis Response Division

• Monitor and analyse humanitarian developments, emergencies and response conditions
• Prepare studies, situation reports, briefings, policy materials and other communications
• Support disaster assessments, field missions and coordination of emergency assistance
• Work with humanitarian partners to plan and evaluate programmes and incorporate lessons and policy guidance
• Support appeals and oversight of donor contributions channelled through OCHA
• Maintain relationships with government, UN agencies, NGOs, diplomatic missions and media
• Advise on humanitarian principles, policy issues and monitoring and reporting mechanisms

• Advanced university degree in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field, or a first degree with qualifying experience
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis relief, rehabilitation, development or a related area
• Field-based humanitarian experience in an emergency setting
• Experience in humanitarian financing, including grant management, fundraising and donor relations
• English and French at UN Level III
• Placement on a pre-approved roster with similar functions at the same level

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