Carol Sánchez

Carol Sánchez is a humanitarian affairs professional with over 15 years of experience in emergency coordination, disaster preparedness, and protection across Latin America and the Caribbean. She has worked with United Nations and international and national institutions to strengthen coordinated humanitarian action in complex and high-risk contexts.

In her latest role as Humanitarian Affairs Officer with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in the Caribbean, Carol worked as an adviser for the UN Resident Coordinator (RC) to ensure effective inter-agency coordination during emergencies. She led contingency planning efforts and co-chaired the UN Emergency Technical Team (UNETT) to enable timely, multisectoral and multicountry responses. She also contributed to the preparation of humanitarian appeals, supported resource mobilization, and monitored the implementation of response plans.

In this role, she worked extensively with national and regional authorities such as the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), as well as international humanitarian partners, to enhance coordinated emergency preparedness, advocacy, and the dissemination of critical humanitarian information. Her ability to foster collaboration among diverse actors proved essential in strengthening networks and partnerships in support of effective humanitarian action.

Earlier in her career, Carol held key positions with FAO and OCHA Colombia, OAS and Colombia’s Victims’ Unit (UARIV), where she contributed to protection coordination, supported the development of national child protection policies, and led programmatic responses for conflict-affected populations. Across roles, she built and maintained strategic relationships with stakeholders from government, civil society, and multilateral organizations, ensuring aligned objectives and inclusive coordination platforms.

Fluent in Spanish and English, Carol holds a degree in Government and International Relations and a master’s degree in International Affairs.