Humanitarian Adviser (Juba) - FCDO

About the role

The British Embassy in Juba is recruiting a Humanitarian Adviser (JUB) to support the UK Humanitarian Advisor in monitoring and assessing the humanitarian situation in South Sudan, reflecting this in policy, strategy and programme priorities, and communicating with UK Government stakeholders. The post reports to the G7 Humanitarian Adviser and sits within the Humanitarian and Human Development Team, working closely with colleagues across the Embassy. It is a permanent Senior Executive Officer (SEO) position.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain situational awareness through regular assessment and analysis of needs and response, including field visits where viable
• Monitor and analyse the humanitarian situation and advise on changes to policy, strategy and programme priorities
• Contribute to advocacy strategies with UN, Red Cross and NGO partners on food security, nutrition, protection and access, and advocate UK humanitarian policy objectives in senior forums
• Provide technical support to the design, appraisal, delivery, monitoring, evaluation and learning of humanitarian projects and programmes
• Ensure programme delivery is robust, compliant with corporate standards, delivers value for money and achieves its intended results
• Build networks with partners and represent FCDO in relevant forums
• Build the capability of colleagues and spend up to 10% of time supporting wider humanitarian objectives

Required profile

• Experience working on humanitarian programmes in South Sudan
• Previous experience providing technical humanitarian analysis and advice
• Strong understanding of South Sudan's humanitarian architecture and key stakeholders
• Specific technical background in one or more of food security, nutrition, protection, humanitarian access, inclusion and accountability
• Excellent interpersonal, team-working and communication skills, with flexibility to adapt to emerging issues
• Desirable: approximately 5 years or more of relevant humanitarian experience and a Master's degree (relevant experience can be considered in lieu)

Required skills

• Humanitarian technical competencies: prioritising assistance to those in greatest need, protecting people at risk, and reforming humanitarian systems to prevent future shocks
• Behaviours: communicating and influencing, seeing the big picture, working together

What we offer

• Base salary of USD 3,991.67 per month, subject to tax and statutory deductions
• Learning and development opportunities, with internal promotion opportunities
• Flexible working where operational and security needs allow

Applications close on 2 November 2026. Candidates must be legally able to work and reside in South Sudan with the correct visa or work permit.