Director, Political Affairs
Quick answer
The Peacebuilding Peace Support Office (PBPSO) is hiring an in-office New York-based Director, Political Affairs to provide strategic leadership for global peacebuilding initiatives and inter-governmental coordination.
- Role
- Director, Political Affairs
- Organization
- Peacebuilding Peace Support Office (PBPSO), DPPA-DPO
- Location
- New York, USA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-08-07
The role
The Director, Political Affairs serves as the Deputy Head of the Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office (PBPSO) within the DPPA-DPO in New York. The incumbent provides strategic leadership and policy guidance on peacebuilding strategies, manages senior management teams, and oversees complex administrative and operational functions. This role involves representing the organization at high-level inter-governmental forums and coordinating extensively with UN entities and external partners to advance peace support efforts.
What you'll do
- Lead PBPSO's senior management team and oversee performance and administration.
- Formulate strategic policy proposals on peacebuilding and peace support issues.
- Coordinate engagement with the Peacebuilding Commission and external partners.
- Report on budget and programme performance to inter-governmental bodies.
- Represent the ASG in relevant international and inter-Secretariat meetings.
What it takes
- Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible international experience in peacebuilding or crisis transition.
- Advanced university degree in political science, international relations, or related fields.
- Proven experience in senior-level representation of international organizations.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgetary and staffing systems.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive UN compensation package including international allowances, pension, and health insurance as per standard UN staff regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This position is based in New York at the United Nations Secretariat.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the core qualification requirements?
Candidates must have an advanced degree and at least 15 years of progressively responsible international experience in peacebuilding or post-conflict transition.
By when must I apply?
The application must be submitted by August 7th.
How to apply
Apply directly on Peacebuilding Peace Support Office (PBPSO), DPPA-DPO's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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