UN jobs in Afghanistan 🇦🇫

NATIONAL POST: Programme Analyst, Youth, Kabul, Afghanistan, NO-B

United Nations Population Fund · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan

The Programme Analyst, Youth in Kabul leads UNFPA’s youth portfolio, designing and overseeing integrated programming across Reproductive Health, Gender-Based Violence, social cohesion, and resilience interventions. The role ensures youth programming is context-adapted and culturally sensitive, with a focus on adolescent girls' health and wellbeing. Responsibilities include technical support for youth engagement, managing UNFPA-supported Youth Centres, programme design and monitoring, partnership coordination, and resource mobilization. The position requires strong programme management skills, experience in multi-sectoral programming, and a deep understanding of the Afghan context and UNFPA's mandate. The role reports to the Deputy Representative and operates in a complex, fragile environment.

NATIONAL POSTS: Area Gender Based Violence/PSEAH Analyst, Herat / Jalalabad / Kandahar, NO-B (3 posts)

United Nations Population Fund · 🇦🇫 Herat, Afghanistan

The Area Gender Based Violence/PSEAH Analyst supports planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of GBV and PSEAH interventions in Herat, Jalalabad, and Kandahar. The role provides technical and operational support to ensure survivor-centered GBV programming and effective PSEAH safeguarding, including safe reporting pathways and compliance across UNFPA-supported programs and partners. Responsibilities include field coordination, partner oversight, compliance monitoring, inter-agency coordination, and service mapping. The position reports to the Area Coordinator and contributes to strengthening accountability to affected populations and aligning with UNFPA policies and humanitarian standards. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in GBV programming, PSEAH systems, and humanitarian settings, with fluency in English and local languages.

NATIONAL POST: Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst, Kabul, Afghanistan, NO-A

United Nations Population Fund · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan

The Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst supports UNFPA's programme implementation in Afghanistan by providing technical assistance in planning, monitoring, and evaluation activities. Key responsibilities include designing data collection tools, developing M&E frameworks, conducting data analysis, and producing reports to inform decision-making. The role involves coordinating with programme teams and sub-offices to ensure robust results-based monitoring systems. The position requires extensive experience in programme development and implementation, particularly in humanitarian settings, with a focus on reproductive health and gender-based violence issues. The analyst will also develop dashboards using tools like Microsoft Power BI for deeper data analysis and ensure data quality and confidentiality. Reporting directly to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, this role is crucial for evidence-based programming and achieving UNFPA's strategic goals in Afghanistan.

NATIONAL POST: Programme Assistant, Kabul, Afghanistan, G-5

United Nations Population Fund · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan

The Programme Assistant supports UNFPA's country programme in Kabul, Afghanistan, providing administrative, financial, and programme coordination services. Key responsibilities include assisting with project planning, preparing workplans and meeting minutes, monitoring project sites, managing budgets and financial reports, and ensuring proper documentation and logistical support. The role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of financial and asset management, and proficiency in data compilation and analysis. The position reports directly to the Humanitarian Coordinator and supports both internal and external stakeholders in achieving UNFPA's strategic goals related to population and development, reproductive health, and gender issues.

NATIONAL POST: Accountability to Affected People and Disability Inclusion Information Management Analyst, Kabul, Afghanistan, NO-A

United Nations Population Fund · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan

The AAP/DI IMS Analyst supports the management, integration, and analysis of data related to Accountability to Affected People (AAP) and Disability Inclusion (DI) within UNFPA Afghanistan Country Office. The role strengthens the Country Office information management architecture by integrating AAP data into the CO Information Management System ('Orange Room'), ensuring systematic capture, analysis, and use of community feedback and inclusive programming data. The position produces data analysis, dashboards, and evidence to inform program decision-making, supports the AAP/Disability Inclusion Working Group, and works closely with program teams and partners to ensure consistent data collection and reporting. The role requires strong data management, analysis, and visualization skills, with experience in monitoring and evaluation, database management, and inclusive programming approaches.

Midwifery Specialist, Kabul, Afghanistan, P-3

United Nations Population Fund · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan

The Midwifery Specialist provides technical expertise and program support to advance UNFPA Afghanistan's midwifery and maternal health portfolio. The role supports the design, implementation, and quality assurance of midwifery-related interventions to ensure accessible and quality maternal and reproductive health services in humanitarian and emergency settings. Working under the supervision of the Programme Specialist, Reproductive Health/Family Planning, the specialist strengthens midwifery practice, workforce capacity, and service delivery models aligned with international standards. Key responsibilities include technical support for midwifery strategies, quality assurance mechanisms, workforce development, program monitoring and evaluation, partnerships with stakeholders, and capacity building initiatives. The position requires working in a complex, evolving context to maintain life-saving reproductive health services and improve maternal health outcomes across UNFPA-supported programs.

NATIONAL POST: Programme Analyst, Reproductive Health, Kabul, Afghanistan, NO-B

United Nations Population Fund · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan

The Programme Analyst, Reproductive Health supports UNFPA's implementation of reproductive and maternal health programs in Afghanistan, focusing on Basic Human Needs (BHN) interventions. The role provides technical and programmatic support to strengthen quality reproductive, maternal, and newborn health services in a complex humanitarian context. Responsibilities include supporting program design, implementation, and monitoring under the BHN framework, providing technical input on service delivery, promoting adherence to standards, and contributing to policy development and capacity-building initiatives. The position also manages project formulation, evaluation, and joint programming, while coordinating with national stakeholders, implementing partners, and UN agencies. The role reports to the Programme Specialist, RH/FP and requires strong skills in reproductive health programming, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder coordination, and resource mobilization.

NATIONAL POST: Resource Mobilisation & Partnership Analyst, Kabul, Afghanistan, NO-B

United Nations Population Fund · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan

The Resource Mobilisation & Partnership Analyst supports UNFPA's Country Office in Kabul with partnership engagement, resource mobilization, and donor reporting activities. Key responsibilities include coordinating with international and domestic partners, preparing analytical briefs and strategic inputs, supporting proposal development and donor reporting, maintaining partnership and funding data, and contributing to communication materials that highlight program impact. The role requires strong coordination, analytical, and communication skills to support effective external relations and resource mobilization in Afghanistan's complex development environment. The position reports to the Resource Mobilization Partnership Specialist.

Human Rights Assistant, G5

United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan

The Human Rights Assistant supports the Human Rights Service of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in Kabul and field offices in Gardez, Herat, and Kandahar. Responsibilities include assisting in planning monitoring, fact-finding, awareness-raising, and advocacy activities; conducting visits to detention facilities and prisons; documenting human rights violations; collecting and analyzing data for reports; supporting database management and information sharing; drafting reports and briefings; organizing human rights activities; mapping local actors and information sources; and supporting capacity-building initiatives. The role requires deployment as needed and involves working with local authorities, civil society, and human rights defenders. The position demands strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with a commitment to gender equality and human rights principles.

International Consultant on Product Registration

World Health Organization · 🇦🇫 Afghanistan

International Consultant on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

World Health Organization · 🇦🇫 Afghanistan

Technical Officer, Nutrition

World Health Organization · 🇦🇫 Afghanistan

Team Assistant

World Bank Group · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan

Programme Monitoring Officer-UNOCHA-(Nationals Only)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan

The Programme Monitoring Officer supports the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF) under OCHA, managing monitoring and reporting for funded projects. Key responsibilities include conducting field visits for physical verification, coordinating with partners and third-party monitoring contractors, analyzing project data, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with fund terms of reference. The role requires regular travel to project sites and coordination with various stakeholders including NGOs, UN partners, and field offices. The incumbent reports to the Programme and Data Management Lead and works closely with the Humanitarian Financing Unit.

Recovery and Solutions Specialist [Open to Tier 3]

United Nations Development Programme · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan

The Recovery and Solutions Specialist supports UNDP's efforts in Afghanistan by providing advisory and technical support on Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) nexus approaches to reduce vulnerabilities and build resilience. The role focuses on aligning humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts, strengthening coordination mechanisms, and supporting recovery and solutions programming for displaced populations. Key responsibilities include leading analytical and advisory work on recovery gaps, supporting data analytics and policy development, facilitating multi-stakeholder partnerships, and ensuring gender integration in all programming. The position reports to the Deputy Resident Representative (Programmes) and supports the Durable Solutions Secretariat at the RC Office, working across multiple portfolios in a system-wide recovery and solutions function.

UN Women: Sub-National Project Coordinator, Kandahar, Afghanistan, N-PPSA 8, National Partner Personnel Service Agreement: Re-Advertisement

UN Women · 🇦🇫 Kandahar, Afghanistan

The Sub-National Project Coordinator will support UN Women's Women's Civil Society Unit in Kandahar, Afghanistan, focusing on grantmaking coordination, technical assistance, and monitoring of civil society partners. Key responsibilities include disseminating Calls for Proposals, reviewing applications, managing grant agreements, facilitating capacity-building activities, and supporting advocacy and knowledge management efforts. The role requires close coordination with UN agencies, internal units, and partner organizations to ensure effective implementation of programs aligned with UN Women's strategic priorities. The incumbent will work under the guidance of the Programme Manager and Sub-Office Head, reporting to the Head of Sub-Office.

UN Women: Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Analyst, Kabul, Afghanistan, P2, International TA

UN Women · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan

The Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Analyst (P2) supports UN Women's Afghanistan Country Office in strengthening institutional partnerships, coordinating resource mobilization pipelines, supporting proposal development, ensuring systems integrity, and providing analytical support for strategic donor and partner engagement. The role involves managing relationships with UN agencies, multilateral institutions, pooled funds, and private sector actors, maintaining resource mobilization tracking systems, and supporting proposal development and submission processes. The incumbent works closely with the Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Specialist and programme teams to ensure timely, strategic, and well-coordinated engagement with stakeholders. Key responsibilities include maintaining donor profiles, analyzing funding trends, coordinating multi-stakeholder workflows, managing data integrity across systems, and supporting donor reporting and knowledge management. The position requires strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills with experience in inter-agency coordination and donor engagement.

Readvertisement: Information Management Officer, NO-1, Temporary Position, 364 days, Kabul, Afghanistan, #00136407

UNICEF · 🇦🇫 Afghanistan

The Information Management Officer will provide technical and operational support to the Project Management Unit (PMU) for beneficiary data issues related to Humanitarian Cash Transfer (HCT) and Incentive Payments projects. The role involves managing data analytics and information systems to ensure effective implementation of these projects, while maintaining strict compliance with data protection policies and security requirements. The position is located in Kabul, Afghanistan, and is a temporary 364-day assignment. The ideal candidate will have experience in information management, data analytics, and humanitarian operations, with a strong understanding of data protection and security protocols.

Communications Officer (Social Media Content Specialist) SC8

World Food Programme · 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan

The Communications Officer (Social Media Content Specialist) is responsible for creating, curating, and managing digital content for WFP Afghanistan's social media platforms. Key duties include capturing and producing multimedia content (photos, videos, graphics, copy) that showcases WFP's work and impact, developing and maintaining a content calendar, managing social media accounts, conducting social listening and monitoring, and ensuring all content aligns with WFP branding and ethical guidelines. The role requires strong skills in videography, photography, copywriting, and graphic design, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and major social media platforms. The position reports to the Communications Officer within the Partnerships, Communications and Reporting Unit.

Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition) NOA

World Food Programme · 🇦🇫 Herat, Afghanistan

The Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition) supports policy and programme activities related to food assistance, focusing on nutrition. Key responsibilities include contributing to project development, providing project management support for small to moderate programmes, conducting research and analysis on policy and operational issues, preparing reports for decision-making, liaising with internal counterparts, supporting partnership development, and assisting in capacity building initiatives. The role requires a strong understanding of nutrition and public health programs, with experience in planning, designing, and implementing such initiatives with government or NGOs. The position demands fluency in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari).