HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER (2 positions), P4

Overview

The Humanitarian Affairs Officer will advise on policy direction, monitor humanitarian developments, and coordinate international humanitarian assistance in assigned countries or areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior policy officer and advise on overall policy direction.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on humanitarian developments and disaster relief programs.
• Lead or participate in projects, including disaster assessments and missions.
• Coordinate international humanitarian/emergency assistance for complex emergencies.
• Prepare situation reports to the international community.
• Assist in the production of appeals for international assistance.
• Organize and prepare studies on humanitarian, emergency relief, and related issues.
• Assist or lead in the preparation of OCHA reports, studies, and policy guidelines.
• Partner with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate programs.
• Establish and maintain contacts with government officials, UN agencies, and NGOs.
• Serve as the primary focal point on specific topics or policy-related issues.
• Organize and participate in work groups, meetings, and conferences.
• May participate in planning and preparation of unit budget and work program.
• Provide leadership and work direction to assigned work teams.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and provide insights.

Required Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area is required. Experience in humanitarian inter-agency work is required. Two (2) years of humanitarian experience in the field in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is required. Experience managing field teams and/or providing support to field teams in humanitarian operations is desirable. Experience in developing and drafting reports on humanitarian action is desirable. Experience in a humanitarian context within the UN common system or other comparable international organizations is desirable. Experience in a health emergency is desirable. Experience in the West and Central Africa Region is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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