Humanitarian Access Associate

Position Title: Humanitarian Access Associate

2025-12-30 Kabul Full Time 30

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	National
Category:	Other
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	G5
Vacancy Number:	18058
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Kabul

Organization:	IOM
Years of Experience:	A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.
Contract Duration:	SST (Special Short term) with possibility of extension
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in social science, law, or other relevant field with three years of relevant professional experience.
Close date:	2025-12-30

About IOM:

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy, particularly qualified female candidates,

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

Internal candidates

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, including those on third party contract (CTG).

Context:

Under the overall oversight of the Humanitarian Access Officer, direct supervision of the National Access and Liaison Officer, the successful candidate will assist in enhancing principled humanitarian access across IOM’s activities in Afghanistan

Job Descriptions:

Assist to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate principled humanitarian access for IOM project activities.
Maintain a statistical database of all access incidents occurring in different regions considering gender mainstreaming.
In close coordination with IOM gender focal point, National Liaison & Access Officer and Humanitarian Access Officer, support female staff access to work in all the regions and timely report all relevant constraints.
Organize and manage the filing system of the letters related to the correspondence with the authorities and make sure it is easily accessible to the access team.
Closely monitor the impacts of new edicts and decrees from authorities including PVPV, etc on female staff working in Kabul and regions and suggest appropriate solutions.
Make sure that the minutes of the different meetings, including the Access & Security bi-weekly meetings, are recorded and the action points are closely followed-up.
Support in the addressing and resolution of access constraints in close collaboration with National Liaison & Access Officer especially with regards to gender related access constraints.
Provides general administrative and logistical assistance to the access team in Kabul and provinces.
Perform other related duties as required by supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science, law, or other relevant field with three years of relevant professional experience.

High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Progressively responsible experience in humanitarian access related activities
Work experience in an international organization
Proven experience leading a team.
Ability to work efficiently and deliver under pressure and strict deadlines

SKILLS

Knowledge of principled humanitarian access concepts.
Humanitarian negotiation skills
Knowledge of how to conduct contextual assessments and stakeholder analysis
Strong contextual awareness and understanding of dynamics that impact humanitarian operations.
Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Languages

For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Other : Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Job Requirements:

Values

Inclusion and respect for diversity: respect promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1
Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested candidates are required to apply through the below online Form. Also, please take note that IOM does not accept applications in hard copies.

Before filling up the online Form, the candidate must carefully read the advertisement. Please proceed to fill the online form only if you meet the minimum requirements stipulated in the advertisement.

Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to submit the application and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by IOM through e-mail only.

Applicants are advised to submit only one application for a particular post. The indicated requirements, qualifications and experience are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for written assessment or oral interview.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR department to submit resume and Motivation Letter. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate in form is accurate.

If you agree with above, please proceed to the online application form by Click HERE.