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United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
UN SecretariatDepartments and Offices- Headquarters:
- New York, United States
- Hiring locations
- 9 locations
- Active roles
- 11 active roles
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Mandate
OCHA coordinates global humanitarian action so people affected by crises receive timely, principled protection and assistance. It brings together governments, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and affected communities; supports humanitarian leadership and planning; manages information and pooled funds; advocates for protection and access; and helps make humanitarian response more coherent, accountable and effective.
Quick facts:
- Established
- 1991
- Global Workforce
- 2,000+
- Annual Budget
- USD 235m+ extra-budgetary programme requirements (2026)
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OCHA Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 28
- Jobs last month
- 5
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active duty station
- Khartoum
Top Skills
- Report Writing (36%)
- Humanitarian Coordination (24%)
- Data Visualization (21%)
- Policy Analysis (21%)
- Stakeholder Engagement (21%)
Top Job Functions
- Operations, Strategy & Leadership20%
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge15%
- Communications, Media & Advocacy14%
- Policy, Governance & International Affairs14%
- Data, AI & Analytics5%
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree88%
- Master’s degree76%
- Secondary education12%
- Doctorate12%
Top Contract Types
- Temporary27%
- Roster21%
- Volunteer12%
Experience Levels
- Mid level36%
- Entry level27%
- Intern / Grad18%
- Leadership9%
Required Languages
- English88%
- French21%
- Arabic18%
Most Advertised Grades
- P-321%
- I-118%
- D-19%
- NO-A9%
- NO-B9%
- G-56%
Top hiring duty stations
Guides & Info
Explore OCHA’s official channels, application guidance and career resources. Use the links below to learn more directly from the organization.
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Why work at OCHA?
Improve collective humanitarian response
Help many organizations act coherently when people face conflict, disaster and displacement.
Turn crisis information into decisions
Build analysis, plans and common operational pictures that guide lifesaving priorities.
Coordinate across the humanitarian system
Work with governments, NGOs, donors and UN partners on access, protection and funding.
Career guides
How to apply through InspiraFor vacancies advertised through UN Careers: profile, answers, documents, submission and statuses.How to apply for UNV assignmentsFor UN Volunteer assignments hosted by OCHA: apply through UNV’s Unified Volunteering Platform.How to apply for UN jobs in New YorkCompare UN entry routes in New York and the immigration questions to resolve before starting.Open InspiraSign in to the official UN application portal. Follow the route in your vacancy notice.
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- Vacancies: Official recruitment portal
- Jobs and hiring data: Database and methodology
- Guides & Info: Official guidance, professional and user input
- Organization facts: Official website