POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
Quick answer
The United Nations is hiring a mid-level Political Affairs Officer in NEW YORK to support the Director and Under-Secretaries-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, with responsibilities including preparing correspondence, managing staff, and supporting various initiatives. The position is temporary until 28 February 2027.
- Role
- POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
- Organization
- Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure
- Location
- NEW YORK, NEW YORK
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Political Affairs Officer position is located in the Office of the Director for Coordination and Shared Services, focusing on political affairs and peace operations.
What you'll do
- Preparing/editing letters, statements, speeches, talking points, presentations, political updates and other correspondence for the Director and Under-Secretaries-General.
- Acting as focal point for General Assembly mandated DPPA-DPO reports.
- Delivering secretariat functions for DPPA-DPO town hall meetings.
- Monitoring extrabudgetary funds for the office and assisting in outreach and fundraising.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's) or equivalent in political science, international relations, law, public administration, management or related fields.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, international relations or management.
- Experience using Excel for complex extra-budgetary management is required.
- Experience in a supervising role and working on Digital Transformation initiatives is required.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK, NEW YORK.
Is this position remote or in-office?
The work schedule for this position has not been specified.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation details are not specified in the posting.
How do I apply and by when?
Applications should be submitted through the UN's online recruitment platform, inspira, before 31 August 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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