Head of Office, Humanitarian Affairs, D1

The role

The position is located in the Crisis and Response Division (CRD), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The incumbent will serve as the Head of Office, providing strategic support to the UN RC/HC and the humanitarian community on humanitarian principles and initiatives, as well as managing the office and ensuring effective coordination of humanitarian activities.

What you'll do

• Serve as senior policy advisor to the UN RC/HC, the UN Country Team (UNCT) and the humanitarian country team on humanitarian principles and initiatives
• Develop and maintain contacts with the international community to raise awareness and advocate for issues of humanitarian concern
• Provide strategic support to the UN RC/HC in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the work plan of the humanitarian community
• Ensure the Office produces timely, high-quality outputs including comprehensive workplans, concise and factual situation reports, analytical papers, comprehensive and fact-based information products, etc.
• Lead work planning and budgeting process, support resource mobilization and ensure sound financial management
• Ensure regular and effective supervision of OCHA staff, particularly by leading, managing, developing, and training staff

What it takes

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, management, economics, or a related field
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area
• Minimum of 5 years of international field experience in aid operations in complex emergencies or natural disaster settings
• Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating humanitarian operations at a senior management level during complex health emergencies, disease outbreaks, or epidemics
• Experience in UN or humanitarian mission settings within Central or West Africa
• Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian, emergency relief assistance and related humanitarian issues

What you'll bring

How to apply

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