The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is a UN Special Political Mission established to assist the state and the people of Afghanistan in laying the foundations for sustainable peace and development. UNAMA was established on 28 March 2002 by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1401. Its original mandate was to support the implementation of the Bonn Agreement (December 2001). Reviewed annually, this mandate has been altered over time to reflect the needs of the country and was extended for six months, on 17 September 2021, by UN Security Council Resolution 2596 (2021).
The Council also requested the Secretary-General to prepare a written report by 31 January 2022 outlining “strategic and operational recommendations for the mandate of UNAMA in light of recent political, security, and social developments” in Afghanistan.
UNAMA is headed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, who was appointed to the post in March 2020, replacing Tadamichi Yamamoto. Previous SRSG’s were– Lakhdar Brahimi who served from October 2001 to January 2004; Jean Arnault from February 2004 to February 2006, followed by Tom Koenigs from March 2006 to December 2007, Kai Eide from 2008 to 2010, Staffan di Mistura from 2010 to 2011, Ján Kubiš from 2012 to 2014, Nicholas Haysom from 2014 to 2016 and Tadamichi Yamamoto from 2016 to 2020.
Since 2008, and following a directive of the UN Secretary-General, UNAMA is an integrated mission. This means that the Special Political Mission, all UN agencies, funds and programmes, work in a multidimensional and integrated manner to better assist Afghanistan according to nationally defined priorities.
The SRSG is responsible for all UN activities in the country and directly oversees the Security Section, Strategic Communication Service, Human Rights Section, and Peace and Reconciliation. The SRSG’s Chief of Staff oversees UNAMA’s Field Offices.
Two deputy Special Representatives (DSRSG) oversee the main pillars of the mission – political and developmental issues. Included under these pillars are mission sections specializing in issues such as political analysis, reporting, and outreach, and donor coordination, as well as the coordination of UN agencies funds and programmes.
Within delegated authority, the Telecommunication Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: Radio Communication and Rigging: Monit...
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Area Security Adviser (ASA) / Deputy Area Security Adviser (ASA)/ and direct supervision of LSA, t...
Within delegated authority, the Team Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: • Performs assigned jobs in providing petroleum,...
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Within delegated authorities and under the direct supervision of the Human Rights Officer / Team Leader, the incumbent...
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the technical supervision of the Chief Air Operations Center/CAVO and administrative supervision of the RAO, the Ai...
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Associate Conduct and Discipline Officer reports to the Chief of the Integrated Conduct and Discipline Unit (ICDU). W...
The Human Rights Assistant usually reports to the Human Rights Officer and is responsible for the following duties: Assists the supervisor in the p...
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Associate Conduct and Discipline Officer reports to the Chief of the Integrated Conduct and Discipline Unit (ICDU...
The Human Rights Assistant usually reports to the Human Rights Officer and is responsible for the following duties: Assists the supervisor in the p...
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Associate Conduct and Discipline Officer reports to the Chief of the Integrated Conduct and Discipline Unit (ICDU). W...
Within delegated authority, the Photographer will be responsible for the following duties: Provides support to Print and Digital Unit by serving as...
Within delegated authority, the Receiving and Inspection Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: • Prepares and submits Receiving and...
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the guidance and general supervision of the Area Security Adviser (ASA) / Deputy Area Security Adviser (ASA)/ and d...
Within delegated authority, the Field Security Assistant may be responsible for the following duties: Screens all personnel, packages and vehicles...
Within delegated authority, the Programme Management Assistant will be responsible for the following duties inthe designated mission area:• Verifies,...
Within delegated authority, the Associate Information Systems Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Participates in preparing u...
Within delegated authority, the Administrative Assistant may be responsible for the following duties: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: Initiates, r...
Under the general supervision of the Chief Procurement Officer, the Assistant Procurement Officer will perform the following responsibilities:...
Under the guidance and general supervision of the Area Security Adviser (ASA) / Deputy Area Security Adviser (ASA)/ and direct supervision of LSA,...
REQUIRED UN CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION Professionalism: Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Shows...
Within delegated authority, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Enters, maintain...
Within delegated authority, the Transport Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:• Processes work orders. Follows up in accordance wit...
Under the direct supervision of Budget and Finance Unit Chief, the incumbent will perform the following duties: Assists with the preparation of cos...
Within delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) Partnership Officer, the Associate Coordination...
Within delegated authority, the Field Security Assistant at this level may be responsible for the following duties: Provides general administrative...
Within delegated authority, the Information Systems Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: Provides support for computer informati...
Under the guidance and supervision of Chief Facilities Management Unit and overall supervision of Chief of Section:• Engineer or his designated offici...
Under the guidance and supervision of Chief Facilities Management Unit and overall supervision of Chief of Section:• Engineer or his designated offici...
Within limits of delegated authority and depending on location, a Vehicle Technician at GS-3 level may be responsible for the following duties:• Carri...
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the incumbent will perform the following responsibilities:Human Resources Managemen...
This position is located in Field Technology Section of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Kabul. The Assistant Geospatial...
his position is located in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Herat Field Office. The Assistant Administrative Officer will...
This position is located in Field Technology Section of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Kabul. The Assistant Geospatial...
his position is located in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Herat Field Office. The Assistant Administrative Officer will...
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UNAMA is a political mission that provides political good offices in Afghanistan; works with and supports the people of Afghanistan; supports the...
About UNAMA: UNAMA is a political mission that provides political good offices in Afghanistan; works with and supports the people of Afghanis...
UNAMA is a political mission that provides political good offices in Afghanistan; works with and supports the people of Afghanistan; supports the...
UNAMA is a political mission that provides political good offices in Afghanistan; works with and supports the people of Afghanistan; supports the...
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This position is located in United Nations Assistant Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Kabul. The Property Disposal Assistant will work under the overal...
This position is located in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Kabul, Afghanistan. The Supply Assistant reports to the Chief...
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