Humanitarian Affairs Officer

About the role

The Humanitarian Affairs Officer will support OCHA's mission to coordinate effective humanitarian action in East Jerusalem, reporting to the Head of the Access and Civil‑Military Coordination Unit. This role involves monitoring access issues, preparing coordination tools, and contributing to policy development and emergency response.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and report on access, civil‑military coordination and humanitarian developments in the assigned area.
• Draft and maintain coordination tools such as HNS, AMRF and JOPs, and support related mechanisms.
• Organise studies, technical review meetings and large‑scale disaster assessments, and prepare situation reports for the international community.
• Partner with humanitarian agencies to plan, evaluate and incorporate gender considerations into emergency assistance programmes.
• Manage production of appeals for international assistance and ensure proper use of donor contributions.
• Establish and maintain contacts with government officials, UN agencies, NGOs, diplomatic missions and media.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in political science, international studies, public administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness or crisis relief, including field experience in complex emergencies or natural disasters.
• Experience within the UN common system or comparable international organization is desirable.
• Knowledge of civil‑military coordination and ability to work under pressure in stressful environments.