Head of Washington Liaison Office, D1

United Nations; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations, through OCHA, seeks a Head of the Washington Liaison Office in Washington, D.C. The incumbent will lead partnerships and outreach efforts within the Partnerships Branch (PB) of the Financing and Outreach Division (FOD).

Based in Washington and reporting to the Director, FOD, the role coordinates with senior leaders to ensure coherent humanitarian action and effective collaboration with national and international partners. Applications close Oct 19, 2026.

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Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian

Job Family : Humanitarian Affairs

Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , D-1

Recruitment Type : Temporary Opportunities

Job Opening Job Opening ID: 285849 Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian Job Family : Humanitarian Affairs Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , D-1
Recruitment Type : Temporary Opportunities Duty Station : WASHINGTON
Department/Office : Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Date Posted : Oct 5, 2026
Deadline : Oct 19, 2026

This position is located in the Washington Liaison Office, Partnerships Branch (PB), Financing and Outreach Division (FOD), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA is part of the United Nations Secretariat and brings together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA mobilizes and coordinates effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies, advocate for the rights of people in need, promote preparedness and prevention, and facilitate sustainable solutions. This temporary job opening is being advertised for the position of Head of Washington Liaison Office in Washington, D.C.. The incumbent reports to the Director, FOD, working in close coordination with other senior leaders, including the Chief of the Partnership Branch.