Chief of Strategic Prioritization and Practices Branch

OCHA; Genf; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OCHA in Geneva seeks a Chief of Strategic Prioritization and Practices Branch to supervise and advance the humanitarian coordination reform. The role focuses on implementing the Humanitarian Reset framework and ensuring cohesive, fit-for-purpose structures across the branch.

The incumbent will champion localization of humanitarian action, accountability to affected people, and sensitivity to gender, age and disability, fostering cross-cultural responsiveness in all coordination activities.

Responsibilities

• Streamlines the functions of the Branch to ensure cohesion and 'fit-for-purpose' structures designed to effectively implement its responsibilities under the OCHA Strategic Plan and the Humanitarian Reset.
• Drives change management to implement the reform of the humanitarian programme cycle and transform humanitarian coordination in line with the Humanitarian Reset’s four ‘D’s – Define, Devolve, Deliver, Defend.
• Promotes localization of humanitarian action and coordination, accountability to affected people (AAP), gender, age and disability-sensitivity, and cross-cultural responsiveness.

Job description

Chief of Strategic Prioritization and Practices Branch at OCHA

Grade: D-1. Location: Geneva, Switzerland. Application deadline: 13 November 2026.

With delegated authority, the Chief of Branch will be responsible for the following duties:

• - Streamlines the functions of the Branch to ensure cohesion and 'fit-for-purpose' structures designed to effectively implement its responsibilities under the OCHA Strategic Plan and the Humanitarian Reset.
• - Drives change management to implement the reform of the humanitarian programme cycle and transform humanitarian coordination in line with the Humanitarian Reset’s four ‘D’s – Define, Devolve, Deliver, Defend.
• - Promotes localization of humanitarian action and coordination, accountability to affected people (AAP), gender, age and disability-sensitivity, and cross-cultural responsiveness.