Director, Political Affairs
Quick answer
The United Nations Secretariat is hiring a senior Director, Political Affairs in NEW YORK to manage the Asia and the Pacific Division and contribute to the overall strategies and policies of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and the Department of Peace Operations. The position is temporary and available until 31 December 2026.
- Role
- Director, Political Affairs
- Organization
- United Nations Secretariat
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Director, Political Affairs position is responsible for managing the work of the Asia and the Pacific Division, formulating and implementing the work programme, and contributing to the overall strategies and policies of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and the Department of Peace Operations.
What you'll do
- Directs and manages the work of the Division
- Formulates and implements the work programme of the Division
- Contributes to the formulation of the Departments' overall strategies and policies
- Ensures that the outputs produced by the Division maintain high-quality standards
- Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision
- Represents the Organization at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in [specify fields] or related fields
- Minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in diplomacy, international affairs, political affairs, peacebuilding or a related area
- Experience in peace and security matters in the Asia and the Pacific region
- Experience in preventive diplomacy and peacemaking, or peacekeeping
- Experience managing diverse teams at the senior level
- Fluency in English and French, and either French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, or Chinese (Mandarin) is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this position is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required for this position?
The key qualifications required include an advanced university degree, at least fifteen years of relevant work experience, and fluency in English and French, and either French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, or Chinese (Mandarin).
How can I apply for this position?
You can apply for this position by visiting the UN job portal and following the instructions provided.
Is this position remote?
This position is in-office and not remote.
How to apply
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