POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER, P4
Quick answer
The Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen is hiring a mid-level POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER (P4) in ADEN, Yemen, with a focus on political affairs and project management, requiring a master's degree and fluency in English and Arabic.
- Role
- POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER, P4
- Organization
- Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen
- Location
- ADEN, Yemen
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The incumbent will lead and organize operational activities related to the work of the Aden office, prepare and review briefing notes, and manage a team dealing with political issues in Yemen.
What you'll do
- Leads and organizes operational activities related to the work of the Aden office
- Prepares and reviews briefing notes and talking points for the Mission leadership
- Provides guidance and advice on assigned issues to the Mission leadership
- Manages a team dealing with political issues in Yemen
- Attends meetings to identify the scope of the project and leads or actively participates in developing guidelines, terms of reference and operational plans
- Assists in planning, coordinating and supporting programmes, projects and activities requiring mission and/or interagency involvement and participation
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Political Science, Management or Development
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area
- A minimum of two (2) years of managing staff, preferably within the United Nations system
- A minimum of two (2) years in project management
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in ADEN, Yemen.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least seven years of relevant experience, two years of managing staff, and two years of project management experience.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN recruitment platform, inspira, by the deadline of 10/16/2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in ADEN, Yemen, and is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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