HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER, P3
Quick answer
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is hiring a mid-level Humanitarian Affairs Officer (P3) in New York to provide policy and technical advice, coordinate with agencies, and manage field missions.
- Role
- HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER, P3
- Organization
- Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Humanitarian Affairs Officer position is located in the Policy Branch of the Humanitarian Sector Division, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, in New York. The role involves providing policy and technical advice, coordinating with humanitarian agencies, and managing field missions.
What you'll do
- Support the Humanitarian Affairs Officer in providing policy and technical advice
- Serve as OCHA’s in-house expert on sanctions, counterterrorism, and other restrictive measures
- Coordinate with other humanitarian agencies on principled humanitarian access and operations
- Organize and prepare studies on humanitarian and emergency relief issues
- Participate in field missions and in-depth reviews of specific country coordination mechanisms
- Prepare written reports, documents, and communications
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs
- Experience in a legal profession, providing legal advice on public or private legal matters
- At least two years of international field experience in aid operations
- Experience in humanitarian coordination and policy advice
- Fluency in English, and French is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in New York, USA.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, five years of relevant experience, and fluency in English. French is desirable.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online platform at the provided link until September 30, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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