Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Access)

Job OpeningJob Opening ID: 231017Job Network : Political, Peace and HumanitarianJob Family : Humanitarian AffairsCategory and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3Duty Station : EAST JERUSALEMDepartment/Office : Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsDate Posted : Mar 21, 2024Deadline : Apr 5, 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 there is 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 position-specific job opening is being advertised for the position of Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Access) in East Jerusalem, occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Head of Office, OCHA oPt, the incumbent reports to the Head of Access Unit.ResponsibilitiesCompetenciesEducationJob - Specific QualificationWork ExperienceLanguagesAssessmentSpecial NoticeUnited Nations ConsiderationsNo Fee