Humanitarian Affairs Specialist (Access and Civil-military Coordination), (P-4), Fixed Term Position
Quick answer
UNICEF Sudan is hiring a Humanitarian Affairs Specialist (Access and Civil-military Coordination) to enhance humanitarian access and support the delivery of assistance to children in need. The role involves strategic leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration with various stakeholders in challenging contexts. The position is based in Port Sudan, Sudan, and requires a Master's degree and at least 8 years of relevant international experience.
- Role
- Humanitarian Affairs Specialist (Access and Civil-military Coordination), (P-4), Fixed Term Position
- Organization
- UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
- Location
- Port Sudan, Sudan - ESAR
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Join UNICEF Sudan as a Humanitarian Affairs Specialist (Access and Civil-military Coordination) to enhance humanitarian access and support the delivery of assistance to children in need. This role involves strategic leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration with various stakeholders to navigate complex humanitarian environments. You will develop and implement access strategies, provide expert advice, and strengthen the capacity of teams and partners. Your work will directly impact the timely and equitable delivery of humanitarian aid in challenging contexts.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement humanitarian access strategies and action plans
- Support the capacity building of staff and partners on humanitarian access and negotiation
- Engage with government and non-State actors, UN agencies, humanitarian partners, and other stakeholders to address access constraints
- Provide expert advice to senior management on access options, risks, trade-offs, and principled decision-making
- Contribute to informed and principled operational decision-making
What it takes
- Master's degree in international relations, social sciences, public administration, humanitarian studies, peace and conflict studies, political science, law, international development, emergency management, or related fields
- At least 8 years of relevant work experience at the international level in humanitarian action, emergency response, protection, humanitarian access, or related fields
- At least 5 years of field-based experience in humanitarian access as a core area of responsibility in complex emergencies, armed conflict environments characterized by significant humanitarian access constraints
- Expertise in humanitarian access analysis, planning, strategy development, implementation, and monitoring
- Strong understanding and demonstrated application of international humanitarian law, humanitarian and protection principles, children's rights, and the UN humanitarian architecture
- Fluency in English and Arabic
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Port Sudan, Sudan - ESAR.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree in a relevant field, at least 8 years of relevant international experience, and expertise in humanitarian access analysis and strategy development.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by September 15, 2026, and can be done through the UNICEF Careers webpage.
Is the job remote?
The job location is specified as Port Sudan, Sudan, so it is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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