Humanitarian Affairs Officer

Humanitarian Affairs Officer

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Posted on: 22/05/2026

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Humanitarian Affairs Officer

1. Purpose of Position

The Humanitarian and Stabilisation Operations Team (HSOT) is contracted by Palladium to deliver the Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation Programme (HEROS), working with FCDO's Humanitarian Response Department (HCRD) as well as multiple UK Government teams and partners in 130 countries.

The team provides operational and advisory support to meet humanitarian needs and restore stability in sudden-onset disasters, protracted crises and complex emergencies. The role forms a party of the Early Warning, Analysis and Reporting team which is at the forefront of humanitarian information and analysis, working at the heart of government to inform humanitarian decision-making. The team monitors global events to provide early warning, alerts, and shape humanitarian responses by delivering insights through clear and targeted analytic products. This involves overcoming a challenging information landscape through mixed method approaches as well as developing and improving methodologies that ensures decision-making is grounded in the best available evidence.

The role will be working closely with the team of Analysts, GIS specialist reporting to the EWAR -Risk and Response Lead.

2. Primary Responsibilities

Monitoring and horizon scanning

• Responsible for alerting FCDO to sudden onset events and to maintain a high level of humanitarian situational

awareness, conduct continuous surveillance through monitoring, researching and analysing humanitarian crises

• Produce updates and situation reports on sudden onset and emerging crises
• Contribute to monthly risk identification processes.
• Support in the production and delivery of the Humanitarian Early Warning Note and associated products.
• Generate ad hoc analytical products, as per information needs of FCDO.
• Manage, structure and store relevant humanitarian data for analysis
• Maintain strong working relationships with key HMG and external stakeholders, including scientific or economic experts to inform early warning analysis.
• On rotation, fulfil role Duty Officer, providing out of hours monitoring and surveillance function on behalf of FCDO.

Duty Officer System

• HSOT provided a 24/7 Alerting function to FCDO. The post holder will be expected to fulfil the role of Duty Officer, out of

hours and in-hours. This is usually required for three weeks of the year.

• Maintain the Duty Officer protocols and training materials.
• Train HSOT and HRG Duty Officers as needed.

Response Information and Reporting

• Generate key information on situation, needs and impact monitoring and forecasting through regular humanitarian

updates.

• Input to briefings to politicians including at Cabinet and Prime Ministerial level.
• Develop response-specific IM strategy at the outset of rapid onset responses and maintain readiness to deploy in support

of FCDO''s work in a humanitarian emergency. Related responsibilities include:

• Deliver the information function in response, sourcing and presenting information (including briefing packets, response

briefs, timelines and infographics).

• Establish relevant information management systems and tools to support better informed response decisions.
• Support with comprehensive analysis of HRPs, funding proposals and other evidence to inform HSOT recommendations

and FCDOs response decisions

• Contribute input to communications products, regular reporting highlighting response and support review/learning

processes.

• Contribute actively to Humanitarian Information Management and Analysis (HIMA) Community of Practice and the

development of the HIMA toolbox.

Collaboration

• Work constructively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Share knowledge, support others, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Be open to feedback and willing to adapt to meet team needs.

Risk Management

• Be aware of potential risks to effective and responsible programme management and contribute to mitigation measures

according to job role.

• Be familiar with and actively participate in established risk management procedures, including reporting issues against

identified risks and failures of mitigation measures.

• Contribute to risk assessment activities and suggest improvements.

Other Duties

• The post holder will be required to deploy at very short notice to support an FCDO response for up to 4 weeks for up to

40% of their time.

• Participate in HEST training and work to mitigate safety and security threats for self and others
• Undertake any other duties as appropriate to the position, as requested.
• Fulfil role of Duty Officer on rotation, providing week-long out of hours surveillance of emergencies.
• Contribute to HEROS contract monthly, quarterly, annual contractual reporting on specialist portfolio, and provide support

as requested in support of results-based reporting.

• Collaborate constructively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Share knowledge and expertise to support team members and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Remain open to feedback and demonstrate adaptability to meet evolving team and project needs
• Support business Transition and Exit Planning: Play a pivotal role in adapting to system upgrades and organizational

changes, ensuring the workforce is aligned with future business needs. Lead on providing data inputs during the

transition phase.

• This position follows Palladium's hybrid working policy, requiring a minimum attendance of three days in the office.
• As appropriate, engage with Palladium UKEA regional team fora and initiatives.

3 . Knowledge, Skills and experience required

• Research and field operational experience with INGO, UN or similar organisation.
• Practical knowledge of humanitarian response information tools and operations.
• Experience in reporting, delivering briefings, public speaking, and facilitating meetings;
• Information management skills including proficiency in Excel, Power Bi.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of humanitarian theory, practice and architecture, humanitarian risk

assessment and planning and managing humanitarian responses.

• Native fluency in English is required.
• Proven research and analytical skills and proven experience of providing humanitarian information management and

reporting during rapid onset humanitarian crises.

• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation, and ability to deal with a varied, demanding, often conflicting and rapidly

changing workload, while conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

• Act with integrity, reliability, and respect in all interactions
• Represent Palladium positively in all professional settings
• Take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Deliver work to agreed standards and deadlines.
• Follow through on commitments and raise concerns early when issues arise.

This is a permanent role based in London. Candidates must have the Right to work in the UK and minimum of 2 years residency in the UK out of the last 5 years to be eligible for this post.

The closing date for the advert is 11th June 2026.

Palladium International Ltd. participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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