HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER
Quick answer
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is hiring a mid-level HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER in KISANGANI and BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo. The position requires an advanced degree and at least five years of experience in humanitarian affairs.
- Role
- HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER
- Organization
- Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
- Location
- KISANGANI, BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Humanitarian Affairs Officer will monitor, analyze and report on humanitarian developments in assigned areas. They will also participate in large projects, assist in the coordination of international assistance, and support sub-offices in evaluating crisis situations.
What you'll do
- Monitor, analyze and report on humanitarian developments
- Participate in large projects and missions
- Assist in the coordination of international assistance for complex emergency/disaster situations
- Support sub-offices in evaluating crisis situations
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's) or equivalent in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area
- Humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster)
- Experience in a health emergency is desirable
- Experience in cash based programming is desirable
- Experience in a humanitarian context within the UN common system or in a comparable international organization is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where are these positions located?
The positions are located in KISANGANI and BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira. The application deadline is 09/03/2026.
What are the language requirements?
English and French are required at UN Level III. Arabic, Spanish, Russian, or Chinese (Mandarin) is desirable at UN Level I.
Is this a full-time position?
The employment type for this position is temporary.
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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