POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
Quick answer
The United Nations is hiring a mid-level Political Affairs Officer in NEW YORK to manage peace and security developments in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a focus on conflict prevention and peacebuilding. The position is not specified for compensation and applications are due by 11/02/2026.
- Role
- POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
- Organization
- Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Political Affairs Officer will manage and coordinate monitoring, research, and analysis of peace and security developments in Latin America and the Caribbean, and lead the development and implementation of strategies related to early warning, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding.
What you'll do
- Manage and coordinate monitoring, research, and analysis of peace and security developments in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Develop and implement strategies related to early warning, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding
- Coordinate support for strategic communications
- Supervise the integration of relevant perspectives into policy and operational recommendations
- Lead the planning, coordination, and organization of programmatic activities
- Supervise budgeting, project implementation, reporting, administrative, and recruitment processes
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in political science, international relations, or related field
- Extensive experience in political analysis and conflict prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Experience working with legislative bodies, Member States, and delegations in the context of an international organization
- Experience integrating gender perspectives and the inclusion of vulnerable and underrepresented groups
- Field experience with the United Nations or other international organizations in the area of peace and security
- Fluency in English and Spanish, with UN Level III proficiency
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK.
Is the job remote?
The job is not specified as remote or in-office, but is based in NEW YORK.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree, extensive experience in political analysis, and fluency in English and Spanish with UN Level III proficiency.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN recruitment platform at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=280960&languageCd=ENG by 11/02/2026.
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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