Humanitarian Coordinator

The Humanitarian Coordinator^[1] is the senior-most United Nations official in a country experiencing a humanitarian emergency. The Humanitarian Coordinator is appointed by the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator when a new emergency occurs or an existing humanitarian situation "worsens in degree and/or complexity".^[2]

In most cases, the function is performed by the United Nations Resident Coordinator.

The Humanitarian Coordinator^[3] is supported in almost every case by a local OCHA Office.

1. Humanitarian, Coordinator (2005-05-15). "Humanitarian Coordination Leadership". Unocha.org.
2. Terms of Reference for the Humanitarian Coordinator
3. Humanitarian, Coordinator (2021-11-29). "Humanitarian Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo condemns attacks on displaced people in Ituri". Relief web.