Director, Humanitarian Sector Division
Quick answer
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is hiring a Director, Humanitarian Sector Division (GENEVA-based) to lead strategic humanitarian sector reform activities and manage large cross-functional teams.
- Role
- Director, Humanitarian Sector Division
- Organization
- Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
- Location
- GENEVA
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The Director, Humanitarian Sector Division is responsible for leading the Humanitarian Sector Division within the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), providing strategic leadership on humanitarian sector reform activities and overseeing the newly structured division.
What you'll do
- Directs and manages the Humanitarian Sector Division
- Provides strategic and technical leadership for effective international humanitarian response systems
- Contributes to the formulation of OCHA’s overall strategies and policies
- Leads the development of innovative change management initiatives under the Humanitarian Reset
- Manages, guides, develops and trains staff in the Division
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in administration, international affairs, social or natural sciences
- Over fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in leadership, management, operations, or related field
- At least seven years of experience in senior leadership roles leading large, cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
- Experience managing complex inter-agency coordination, system-wide crisis response, public diplomacy, and large-scale humanitarian programmes at the international level
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in GENEVA.
What is the compensation package like?
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the UN recruitment platform, inspira. The application deadline is 07/31/2026.
What are the language requirements?
English and French are required at UN Level III proficiency. French is desirable but not mandatory.
Is this a remote position?
The job location is specified as GENEVA, indicating it is an in-office role.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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