Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer

About the role

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is seeking an Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer to support its Crisis Response Division in East Jerusalem. Reporting to the Head of Unit and under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, the incumbent will contribute to the design, analysis and coordination of humanitarian activities in the occupied Palestinian territory.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in designing and preparing humanitarian assessments and related follow‑up activities.
• Research, analyse and present information from diverse sources on emergency relief and disaster topics.
• Draft background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents and other written products.
• Maintain reference resources on specific humanitarian issues and respond to internal and external information requests.
• Support the preparation of appeals for international assistance and monitor the use of donor contributions.
• Organise and report on meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences with partners and agencies.
• Stay updated on current humanitarian affairs, including political, gender and policy developments.
• Participate in technical assistance missions, disaster assessments and project formulation.
• Act as Special Assistant to the Head and Deputy Head of Office.

Required profile

• University degree in humanitarian affairs, international relations, development studies or a related field.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles, emergency relief mechanisms and UN coordination processes.
• Strong analytical, writing and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with diverse stakeholders.

Required skills