Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Head of Strategy and Coordination Unit
Quick answer
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is hiring a Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Head of Strategy and Coordination Unit in Kabul, Afghanistan, to advise on policy direction, monitor humanitarian developments, and lead complex projects. The position is temporary and requires a Master's degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience.
- Role
- Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Head of Strategy and Coordination Unit
- Organization
- Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
- Location
- KABUL, Afghanistan
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Head of Strategy and Coordination Unit is responsible for advising on policy direction, monitoring and reporting on humanitarian developments, leading complex projects, and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.
What you'll do
- Advises on overall policy direction on specific issues
- Monitors, analyzes, and reports on humanitarian developments
- Leads and participates in large, complex projects
- Assists in the production of appeals for international assistance
- Partners with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate complex humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes
- Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, earth sciences, or a related field
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area
- Experience working on the humanitarian programme cycle, including working on monitoring and reporting, in the field
- Experience working on emergency response preparedness
- Experience in a humanitarian context within the UN Common System or other comparable international organization is desirable
- Experience in Asia and the Pacific region is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and experience in the humanitarian programme cycle.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN job portal at the provided link.
Is the job remote?
The work schedule is not specified, so it is unclear whether the job is remote, in-office, or hybrid.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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