Child Protection Specialist (Children Affected by Armed Conflict and Children on the Move)UNICEFKabul, Afghanistan5 days leftProfessional (P-3)2 days agoUN & IGO jobs in Kabul
Afghanistan
- Duty station conditions
- E Hardship
- Hiring organizations
- 9 organizations
- Active roles
- 27 active roles
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Child Protection Specialist (Children Affected by Armed Conflict and Children on the Move)UNICEFKabul, Afghanistan5 days leftProfessional (P-3)2 days ago
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About Kabul
Kabul lies in a high valley between the Hindu Kush, with the Kabul River running through historic quarters, markets and changing commercial districts. As Afghanistan’s capital, it is a centre of public administration, higher education, media and the formal service economy.
Daily life reflects seasonal contrasts, traffic and long travel times. Neighbourhood, office location and access procedures shape housing and commuting; power, water and transport vary. Dari and Pashto anchor local communication beside an international office environment.
Kabul is Afghanistan’s principal international-organization hub. The UN country team includes 24 agencies, funds and programmes, 20 of them located in Afghanistan, alongside UNAMA and operational partners. This supports careers in political affairs, humanitarian coordination, health, protection, food security, mine action, recovery and operations.
- Working languages
- English, Dari and Pashto
- Known for
- Hindu Kush · Historic bazaars · Government
- Avg. cost of living per person
- ؋30,000/month incl. basic rent
- Avg. salary
- ؋22,000/month net
Kabul Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 48
- Jobs last month
- 12
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active organization
UNAMA
Top Skills
- Report Writing (27%)
- Data Analysis (23%)
- Data Visualization (19%)
- Knowledge Management (13%)
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) (13%)
Top Job Functions
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge10%
- Programme & Project Management10%
- Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain9%
- Data, AI & Analytics8%
- Administration & Executive Support6%
Top Sectors
- Humanitarian Response & Disaster Risk42%
- Peace, Security & Peacekeeping31%
- Refugees, Migration & Displacement18%
- Global Health & Nutrition16%
- Children & Youth11%
Top Contract Types
- Temporary21%
- Volunteer19%
- Consultancy15%
Experience Levels
- Mid level65%
- Senior level19%
- Entry level11%
- Leadership5%
Required Languages
- English92%
- Pashto19%
- Dari16%
Most Advertised Grades
- G-58%
- P-38%
- G-65%
- G-75%
- NO-25%
- NO-B5%
Top hiring Organizations
Guides & Info
Explore official local information, UN employment guidance and practical resources for working in Kabul.
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Why work in Kabul?
Political mission and aid
Support a UN presence that links political engagement with essential services.
Humanitarian coordination at scale
Work across food security, health, protection, returns and emergency logistics.
Complex operational leadership experience
Build judgement across mandated security, access, programme and coordination requirements.
UN salary
- Hardship classification[1]
- E Effective 2026-10-01
Career guides
How to apply for jobs in Kabul
Kabul is a major hub for UNAMA, country teams and humanitarian organizations, but not a shared employer or recruitment system. Check the legal employer, appointment type, security conditions and duty-station scope before preparing an application.
1Map the mandate and assignment+
Use Kabul vacancies on IGO Jobs to compare the organization, function, contract and deadline. Establish whether the role belongs to UNAMA, a country office, a humanitarian coordination function or another employer. Read the duty station, reporting line, field-travel and access language before shortlisting.
2Open the employer’s official system+
Select Apply now on IGO Jobs to reach the official notice. UNAMA and other Secretariat roles normally use UN Careers/Inspira; WHO uses Stellis; UNICEF, UNDP, IOM, UNOPS, WFP and other employers use separate platforms. Create the candidate profile required by that employer.
3Check appointment and language rules+
Identify whether the role is international, National Officer, General Service, consultancy, internship, temporary or another arrangement. Read nationality or local-eligibility criteria, English, Dari and Pashto requirements, medical conditions and any stated visa or work-authorization conditions exactly as written.
4Tailor evidence to the mandate+
Mirror the vacancy’s terminology and provide concrete results in political affairs, humanitarian coordination, protection, health, food security, mine action, livelihoods, logistics, programme delivery or operations. Demonstrate relevant partnership, access and duty-of-care experience without adding claims the notice does not request.
5Submit and confirm conditions before moving+
Submit before the stated deadline, save the official notice and retain the confirmation. Prepare for written, technical or competency-based assessments. If selected, confirm the contract category, security arrangements, medical clearance, residential requirements, travel expectations and authorization process before making commitments.
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Questions about careers in Kabul
Which organizations recruit in Kabul?
Kabul hosts UNAMA, the Resident Coordinator Office and country offices including UNICEF, WHO, IOM, UNDP, UNHCR, WFP, UNOPS and others. Active vacancies vary. The legal employer named in the individual notice is the authority for its mandate, office, contract and recruitment route.
Do I need Dari or Pashto for a job in Kabul?
English is widely used in international coordination; Dari and Pashto can be essential with national partners and communities. Requirements vary by employer and role. Read stated levels literally; do not assume one language combination fits every post.
Are all Kabul vacancies internationally recruited?
No. Organizations recruit through international, National Officer, General Service, consultancy, internship and temporary arrangements. Local eligibility may be mandatory. Benefits, mobility, relocation and authorization depend on the legal employer and appointment category, not Kabul alone.
Is there one application portal for Kabul organizations?
No. UNAMA and other UN Secretariat posts normally use UN Careers/Inspira; WHO uses Stellis; UNICEF, UNDP, IOM, UNOPS, WFP and other employers use separate platforms. Open the official notice for the role, create that employer’s profile and keep the application confirmation.
Are Kabul jobs only based in the capital?
Not necessarily. Kabul posts may manage national coordination or support functions, while others include field travel. The vacancy sets the portfolio, travel percentage, reporting line and security conditions. Read those clauses before applying and ask the employer for clarification if selected.
Does every Kabul job include security support?
No. Security arrangements, medical clearance, residence requirements, travel procedures and relocation support depend on the employer and appointment. They can differ across staff, consultants and local roles. Confirm conditions with the legal employer before making travel or housing commitments.
Sources
- Hardship: ICSC mobility and hardship classification
- Jobs and hiring trends: IGO Jobs database and methodology