Head of Humanitarian Strategy and Coordination Reform

UN Atlas; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Geneva seeks a Chief of the Strategic Prioritization and Practices Branch to lead reform of the humanitarian programme cycle and strengthen coordination among humanitarian actors. The role emphasizes change management, localization, accountability to affected people, and cross-cultural responsiveness.

The Chief provides strategic leadership, staff development, and external engagement, guiding policy, resources, and best

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in international relations or public administration.
• A first-level degree with additional qualifying experience may be accepted.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive humanitarian experience.
• At least 4 years of field experience in aid operations.
• Experience in humanitarian programme cycle and interagency coordination desirable.
• Required languages: English; additional languages (Arabic, Russian, Chinese, French, Spanish) desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead reform of the humanitarian programme cycle and strengthen coordination.
• Provide strategic leadership, staff supervision, and external engagement.
• Develop guidance and tools for humanitarian coordinators and disseminate best practices.
• Represent OCHA in interagency forums, coordinate policy development, and advance humanitarian coordination.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Change management

Staff development

Interagency coordination

Policy guidance

Education

Master's degree in international relations or public administration

First-level degree with qualifying experience

Job description

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Geneva seeks a Chief of the Strategic Prioritization and Practices Branch to lead reform of the humanitarian programme cycle and strengthen coordination among humanitarian actors. The role emphasizes change management, localization, accountability to affected people, and cross-cultural responsiveness.

The Chief provides strategic leadership, staff development, and external engagement, guiding policy, resources, and best