Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Deputy Head of Office
Quick answer
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is hiring a Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Deputy Head of Office in Kabul, Afghanistan, with a focus on strategic coordination, field coordination, communication, and humanitarian financing. The position is not specified for compensation and requires a Master's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
- Role
- Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Deputy Head of Office
- Organization
- Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
- Location
- Kabul, Afghanistan
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The position is located in the Crisis Response Division (CRD), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Kabul, Afghanistan. The incumbent will act as Deputy Head of Office for OCHA Afghanistan, covering files related to strategic coordination, field coordination, communication, humanitarian financing, and information management.
What you'll do
- Acts as Deputy Head of Office for OCHA Afghanistan
- Provides authoritative technical and policy advice
- Monitors the performance of the institution’s humanitarian mandate
- Develops/ensures implementation of coherent humanitarian/disaster response strategies
- Manages the production of appeals for international assistance
- Leads capacity building initiatives
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs
- Experience in humanitarian operations and coordination in a senior management role
- Experience working with Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) policies and processes
- Experience in Asia and the Pacific region is desirable
- Fluency in English and proficiency in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Russian, or Spanish
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 10 years of relevant experience, and fluency in English and proficiency in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Russian, or Spanish.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by following the instructions provided.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 03/09/2026.
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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