HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER
Quick answer
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is hiring a mid-level HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER (2 positions) in BUNIA and BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo, with a deadline to apply by 09/03/2026.
- Role
- HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER
- Organization
- Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
- Location
- BUNIA, BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The position is located in the Crisis Response Division (CRD), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Bunia and Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Humanitarian Affairs Officer will serve as a senior policy officer, advise on overall policy direction, and monitor, analyze, and report on humanitarian developments.
What you'll do
- Serves as a senior policy officer and advises on overall policy direction on specific issues
- Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian developments
- Leads and/or participates in large, complex projects, including disaster assessment or other missions
- Assists in the production of appeals for international assistance
- Partners with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate complex humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes
- Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc.
What it takes
- 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 minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area
- Experience in humanitarian inter-agency work
- Experience in humanitarian context within the UN common system or other comparable international organizations
- Fluency in English and French
- UN Language Framework Level III in both English and French
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in BUNIA and BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least seven years of relevant experience, fluency in English and French, and UN Language Framework Level III in both languages.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the deadline of 09/03/2026.
Is the job remote?
The work schedule is not specified, but the job is based in BUNIA and BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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