Sample OCHA officer linking HQ coordination to field humanitarian crises. Prototype text.
UN OCHA (OCHA)
OCHA coordinates humanitarian response and information from New York, with a major presence in Geneva. Staff work on emergency coordination, pooled funds, and advocacy. Careers follow UN Secretariat rules with frequent surge and field rotations.
Last reviewed: 25 Sep 2026, 12:00 UTC
Eligibility and conditions
- Professional posts are generally open to nationals of UN Member States through UN Careers.
- Field and surge posts require UN security and medical clearance.
- English is required; French, Spanish, or Arabic is often needed in operations.
Open roles
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Mock UN-CMCoord officer in an eastern DRC-style response. Field listing invented for the catalog.
Salary references
| Career level | Organization grade | Sample figure |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | P-2 | US$70,000 per year |
| Mid-level | P-3 | US$85,000 per year |
| Senior | P-4 | US$105,000 per year |
| Principal | P-5 | US$125,000 per year |
Benefits
- Post adjustment
- Rental subsidy
- UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
- Education grant
Official links
Careers and apply-on-portal live on the employer site, not here.
Related organizations
Same family: United Nations