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Direct employerAssociate Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Accountability and Impact Team (AIT) Liaison, P2
United Nations, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

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Role overview
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is hiring an Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Accountability and Impact Team Liaison in Nairobi, Kenya. This temporary role suits candidates with experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency relief, or crisis management, especially those familiar with humanitarian coordination and funding mechanisms.
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What you will do
- Assist in designing and preparing studies on humanitarian and disaster-related issues under senior supervision.
- Research, analyse, and present information on Accountability and Impact Team management and functioning.
- Contribute to drafting sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, and related documents.
- Develop and maintain reference information on specific humanitarian topics and respond to information requests.
- Assist in producing appeals for international assistance and ensure proper use of donor funds through OCHA.
- Help organise meetings, seminars, conferences, and workshops with partners and report on these events.
- Participate in technical assistance missions, disaster assessments, and resource mobilisation activities.
Requirements
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences, or related field; or a first-level university degree plus two years of relevant experience.
- Minimum of two years progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis relief management, rehabilitation, or development.
- Humanitarian field experience in emergency situations such as complex emergencies or natural disasters.
- Experience in humanitarian coordination is required.
- Experience with Country-Based Pooled Fund or similar multi-donor humanitarian financing mechanisms is desirable.
- Experience in programme management including risk management and analysis is desirable.
- Experience within the UN Common System or comparable international organisation in a humanitarian context is desirable.
- Fluency in English at UN Level III for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Friday, 20 November 2026.