HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER/ HEAD OF FIELD COORDINATION

Job OpeningJob Opening ID: 229189Job Network : Political, Peace and HumanitarianJob Family : Humanitarian AffairsCategory and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4Duty Station : EAST JERUSALEMDepartment/Office : Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsDate Posted : Feb 27, 2024Deadline : Mar 13, 2024Org. Setting and ReportingThe position is in the Operations and Advocacy Division (OAD), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions. This temporary job opening is being advertised for the position of Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Head of Field Coordination Unit in East Jerusalem, occupied Palestinian territory. Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, OCHA oPt, the incumbent reports to the Deputy Head of Office.ResponsibilitiesCompetenciesEducationJob - Specific QualificationWork ExperienceLanguagesAssessmentSpecial NoticeUnited Nations ConsiderationsNo Fee