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United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan application page.
- Open roles
- 5
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER/Climate, Peace and Security Advisor, P4
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Political Affairs Officer/Climate, Peace and Security Advisor (P4) supports UNAMA leadership and the DPPA Policy and Mediation Division in addressing climate change, environmental shocks, and natural resource management impacts on peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region. The role involves providing up-to-date analysis on climate-peace-security interlinkages, promoting coherence among UN entities, and mainstreaming climate risks into UNAMA policies and strategies. The incumbent will enhance engagement with Afghan stakeholders, including de facto authorities and civil society, and support the Resident Coordinator’s Office in aid coordination. Responsibilities include identifying funding gaps, developing proposals, collaborating on climate finance, and serving as the focal point for early warning and good practices. The advisor contributes to strategies, reports, and research, supporting DPPA’s Climate Security Unit and Mechanisms in Central and South Asia. The candidate must demonstrate professionalism, communication, teamwork, and client orientation, with a focus on gender perspectives. The position requires advanced analytical skills, experience in conflict/post-conflict settings, and knowledge of the Afghanistan region. It is a temporary assignment until December 31, 2026, located in Geneva.
Closes 7/28/2026Assistant Human Rights Officer, Noa
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan
The Assistant Human Rights Officer supports the UNAMA Human Rights Service in Kabul by assisting in the planning, coordination, and implementation of activities related to the mission's human rights mandate. Key responsibilities include monitoring the human rights situation, integrating gender perspectives, and analyzing data from open sources and field missions. The role involves liaising with de facto authorities, civil society, and UN agencies to promote and protect human rights, including the rights of women, children, and vulnerable groups. The officer assists in fact-finding violations of international human rights and humanitarian law, verifies cases in databases, and conducts detention monitoring visits. Additionally, the position requires drafting reports, briefings, and recommendations, as well as organizing awareness-raising seminars. The candidate must demonstrate professionalism, analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a complex security environment. The role is temporary until December 31, 2026, with a possibility of extension, and may be limited to internal candidates or those based at the duty station depending on funding.
Closes 8/5/2026Programme Management Assistant, G4
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan · Gardez
The Programme Management Assistant (G4) provides comprehensive administrative and office support to the Human Rights Service within the UNAMA Regional Office in Gardez. Reporting to the Human Rights Officer/Team Leader, the incumbent manages routine correspondence, schedules team outputs, and ensures compliance with legal and financial requirements. Key responsibilities include researching and compiling information for reports and briefings, assisting with data collection and analysis for human rights monitoring, and generating statistical reports. The role involves maintaining electronic filing systems, managing distribution lists, coordinating shipments, and providing software and office equipment support. The assistant also proofreads documents, translates materials, and interprets in meetings as needed. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience in general office support, database management, and research. Fluency in English, Pashto, and Dari is mandatory. This is a temporary position available until December 31, 2026, requiring candidates to be based at the duty station.
Closes 8/5/2026POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER/Climate, Peace and Security Advisor, P4
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan
The Climate, Peace and Security Advisor (P4) supports UNAMA leadership in addressing climate change, environmental shocks, and natural resource management impacts on peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region. The role involves providing strategic analysis on climate-peace-security interlinkages, promoting coherence among UN entities, and mainstreaming climate risks into UNAMA policies and planning. The Advisor engages with Afghan stakeholders, including de facto authorities and civil society, to build confidence and foster regional dialogue. Responsibilities include supporting aid coordination, identifying funding gaps, developing programming proposals, and collaborating with UN partners to secure climate finance for peacebuilding. The candidate must demonstrate extensive analytical experience, policy advisory skills, and a track record of engagement with senior officials. The position requires deep expertise in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and environmental governance within a conflict or post-conflict setting. It is a temporary assignment available until December 31, 2026, potentially limited to internal candidates or those based at the duty station. The role demands high professionalism, effective communication, teamwork, and client orientation, with a focus on gender perspectives and equal participation.
Closes 7/23/2026Principal Coordination Officer, D1
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan
The Principal Coordination Officer (D1) leads the Development pillar of the Integrated Office of the DSRSG/RC/HC in Afghanistan. The role involves formulating and implementing the substantive work programme, overseeing aid coordination, resource mobilization, and humanitarian-development-peace nexus activities. The incumbent supervises staff, manages budgets, and provides strategic policy advice to the DSRSG/RC/HC. The position requires extensive experience in strategic planning, sustainable development, and coordination in conflict or post-conflict settings. The officer represents the Office at international meetings and ensures high-quality reporting and data-driven decision-making. The role is temporary until December 31, 2026, and may be limited to internal candidates or those based at the duty station. It demands strong leadership, negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the UN system and political environment in Afghanistan.
Closes 7/29/2026
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