Humanitarian Affairs Officer – OCHA, Port-au-Prince

About the role

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) seeks a Humanitarian Affairs Officer to join its Crisis Response Division in Port‑au‑Prince, Haiti. Reporting to the Head of Coordination, the officer will support OCHA’s mission to mobilise and coordinate effective humanitarian action in emergencies.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and report on humanitarian developments, disaster relief and emergency situations in the assigned area.
• Organise and prepare studies, situation papers and regular reports highlighting operational factors affecting the humanitarian response.
• Facilitate inter‑agency technical review meetings and support policy development and decision‑making.
• Assist in preparing, implementing and monitoring OCHA’s humanitarian workplan and Humanitarian Response Plan.
• Provide advice on safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensure effective delivery of assistance, including gender‑related considerations.
• Partner with other humanitarian agencies to plan, evaluate and incorporate lessons learned into programmes.
• Maintain contacts with government officials, UN agencies, NGOs, diplomatic missions and media, and support advocacy initiatives.
• Manage the production of appeals for international assistance and oversee the proper use of donor contributions.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field (or a first‑level degree plus two years of relevant experience).
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis relief management or related areas.
• Experience representing a UN agency, NGO or similar organisation at the national level and in humanitarian coordination.
• Fluency in English and French at UN Level III (reading, writing, listening, speaking).