IASC secretariat

The secretariat has offices both in Geneva and New York. The main office is in Geneva.

IASC secretariat - Geneva

Finding our office in Geneva

As the United Nations does not offer public parking facilities, it is suggested that public transportation be used.

The IASC secretariat in Geneva is located in the S-building of the Palais des Nations which can be accessed through "Pregny Gate" or "Nations Gate".

Pregny Gate: This is the visitors' entry where you will be issued a temporary badge to access the Palais des Nations. Pregny Gate is close to bus stop "Appia" which is served by buses 8, F, V and Z from Geneva central station (Gare Cornavin) and by bus 28 from Geneva airport (Cointrin).

Nations Gate: This is the entrance for those already in possession of a badge for the Palais des Nations. It is located on "Place des Nations" which is served by tram 15 and buses 5, 8, F, V and Z from Geneva central station (Gare Cornavin) and buses 5, 8 and 28 from Geneva airport (Cointrin).

Further information such as itineraries, timetables, fares, etc. is available on the site of the Transports Publics Genevois.

A taxi stand is located on Avenue de la Paix, 25 metres away from the Nations Gate. Taxis are usually available round the clock. You can reserve a taxi via the following telephone number: +41 22 331 4133

Team in Geneva

Ms. Mervat Shelbaya, Chief, IASC secretariat
Office: S-146
Email: shelbaya@un.org
Phone: +41 22 917 7444

Ms. Wendy Cue, Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer
Office: S-123
Email: cue@un.org
Phone: +41 22 917 5170

Ms. Tanja Schuemer, Humanitarian Affairs Officer
Office: S-132
Email: schuemer@un.org
Phone: +41 22 917 2661

Ms. Akiko Yoshida, Humanitarian Affairs Officer
Office: S-132
Email: yoshidaa@un.org
Phone: +41 22 917 6533

Ms. Fatma Al Ibrahim, JPO
Office: S-132
Email: alibrahim@un.org
Phone: +41 22 917 8540

Ms. Mirlinda Pasoma, Programme Assistant and Website Manager
Office: S-132
Email: pasoma@un.org
Phone: +41 22 917 1438

Ms. Rosemary Addo-Yirenkyi, Personal Assistant to Chief
Office: S-132
Email: addo-yirenkyi@un.org
Phone: +41 22 917 1452

IASC secretariat - New York

Finding our office in New York

The IASC secretariat in New York is located on DC2 (2 UN Plaza), 12th floor, 44th Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue. As the United Nations does not offer parking facilities, it is suggested that public transportation be used.

Getting to the DC2 Building by subway: Number 4, 5, 6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 46th Street to Madison Avenue.

Getting to the DC2 Building by bus: M15, M27, M42 or M104.

Team in New York

Nuhad Al-Alfi, Head of NY Office, IASC secretariat
Office: DC2-1204
E-mail: al-alfin@un.org 
Phone: +1 212-963-5592
Mobile: +1 917-856-9389

Michelle Hameed, Team Assistant
Office: DC2-1202
E-mail: hameed-janaqi@un.org 
Phone: +1 917-367-3700

Greta Gamberini, Communications and Outreach Associate
Office: DC2-1204
E-mail: gamberini@un.org 
Phone: +1 212-963-4128

Ms. Sanan Zaman, Intern
Office: DC2-1204