Humanitarian Affairs Officer – AIT Liaison (P3)

About the role

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) seeks a Humanitarian Affairs Officer to serve as a liaison for the Accountability and Impact Team (AIT). Based in Beirut, the incumbent will support the Crisis Response Division by monitoring humanitarian developments and ensuring effective coordination of emergency assistance.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and report on humanitarian and disaster‑relief developments that may affect the Humanitarian Financing Unit.
• Organise and prepare studies, technical review meetings and policy‑development support for emergency response.
• Participate in large‑scale assessments and missions, drafting situation reports and identifying unmet needs.
• Partner with UN agencies, NGOs and government bodies to plan, evaluate and integrate gender‑responsive humanitarian programmes.
• Manage the production and oversight of international appeals, ensuring proper use of donor contributions.
• Maintain contacts with government officials, UN entities, NGOs, diplomatic missions and media.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in humanitarian affairs, international relations, development studies or a related field.
• Significant experience in humanitarian coordination, emergency response or disaster management.
• Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders in complex, multi‑agency environments.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within the UN system on high‑impact humanitarian operations.
• Collaborative environment with international experts and partners.