Sandra Mitchell (UNRWA)

Sandra Mitchell was appointed Deputy Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from 2014 until she resigned in July 2019.[1][2]

Biographical information

Prior to her appointment of 31 December 2014, Ms. Mitchell served as the Vice-President of International Programs of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). From 2011 to 2013, she held senior positions with UNRWA. Prior to that, she worked with the United Nations in Kosovo as Chief Humanitarian Officer. In addition to working in the field of international peacekeeping, Ms. Mitchell has several years of experience in the legal field, and with international organizations such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. From 2002 to 2004, she held the position of Vice President for Government Relations and Advocacy with the IRC.

References
  1. "Secretary-General Appoints Sandra Mitchell of the United States as Deputy Commissioner-General of Palestine Refugee Relief Agency". United Nations.
  2. Middle East online. "Report claims misconduct by UNRWA officials". meo. Retrieved 28 November 2019.


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