Political Affairs Officer, P3
Quick answer
The United Nations Secretariat is hiring a mid-level Political Affairs Officer (P3) in NEW YORK to gather, analyze, and manage information related to the Question of Palestine.
- Role
- Political Affairs Officer, P3
- Organization
- United Nations Secretariat
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Political Affairs Officer will gather, select, and analyze information related to the Question of Palestine, maintain up-to-date knowledge of political issues, and provide technical and substantive support in the implementation of the office’s mandate.
What you'll do
- Gathers, selects, and analyzes information related to the Question of Palestine
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of political issues
- Provides technical and substantive support in the implementation of the office’s mandate
- Plans and implements information management initiatives
- Co-manages and updates the online UN Information System on the Question of Palestine (UNISPAL) and the website
- Contributes to the preparation of meetings of the CEIRPP Bureau with SG/DSG/USG and officials from countries under the Organization's purview
What it takes
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, information systems, law, public administration, or a related field
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, conflict resolution, or a related area
- Experience working with databases, websites, website management, and digital content platforms
- Experience working on the issues of the Question of Palestine and the Middle East
- Proficiency in English and French at UN Level III
- Ability to identify and analyze political, social, and economic developments related to the Question of Palestine
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK, United States.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, five years of relevant experience, proficiency in English and French, and experience with information management systems.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN job portal at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=285601&languageCd=ENG by the deadline of 10/14/2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office and located in NEW YORK, United States.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Secretariat's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on United Nations Secretariat's official posting before applying.
More Policy & Advocacy roles
Meet people in Policy & Advocacy
Upcoming conferences and workshops where people doing this kind of work get together.