Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Head of Coordination Unit

About the role

The Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Head of Coordination Unit will lead OCHA's coordination efforts in Venezuela, overseeing day‑to‑day operations and ensuring an effective humanitarian response to emergencies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of the coordination team, covering programmatic, logistic, administrative and security aspects.
• Monitor, analyse and report on humanitarian response, disaster relief programmes and emergency situations.
• Lead large‑scale projects such as disaster assessments, coordinate international assistance and prepare situation reports for the international community.
• Assist in the preparation of appeals for international assistance and ensure proper use of donor contributions.
• Organise inter‑cluster meetings and ensure implementation of the inter‑cluster workplan aligned with HCT priorities.
• Support national government counterparts in capacity‑building for emergency management and develop country‑specific indicators.
• Coordinate technical cooperation and assistance projects, formulate proposals and related documentation.

Required profile

• Experience in managing humanitarian coordination or emergency response programmes.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex, high‑pressure environments.
• Strong analytical skills for monitoring and reporting on humanitarian developments.

Required skills