Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Head of Strategy and Coordination UnitNew

Leads strategy and coordination for OCHA Afghanistan, advising on humanitarian policy, emergency response and protection of humanitarian principles. The role directs analysis, country programming and inter-agency collaboration, mobilising partners and resources while translating field evidence into policy, preparedness and coordinated assistance for crisis-affected populations.

• Advise on humanitarian policy, principles and effective delivery of humanitarian assistance
• Monitor and analyse humanitarian developments and emergency situations, maintaining early-warning information
• Lead complex emergency projects, disaster assessments and international assistance coordination
• Prepare appeals, situation reports, policy papers and recommendations for humanitarian action
• Build partner coordination mechanisms with governments, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and diplomatic missions
• Develop technical-cooperation projects, provide field support and clear reports for governments
• Lead team members and contribute to unit planning, budgets and work programmes

• Advanced university degree in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field, or a first-level degree with two additional qualifying years
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis or emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development or a related area
• Direct field experience in the humanitarian programme cycle, including monitoring and reporting
• Experience in emergency-response preparedness
• Humanitarian field experience in emergency situations
• English at UN Level III

• Humanitarian experience in a UN Common System or comparable international organization
• Experience in Asia and the Pacific region

• Humanitarian Coordination
• Emergency Response
• Policy Analysis
• Crisis Management
• Strategic Planning
• Resource Mobilisation
• Inter-agency Coordination
• Humanitarian Programme Management

• Temporary appointment is available until 9 August 2027 and remains contingent on funding, mandate extension and the regular incumbent’s return