POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER, P4
Quick answer
The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs is hiring a mid-level Political Affairs Officer (P4) in NEW YORK to serve as Team Leader of the Guidance and Learning Unit, with a focus on policy and guidance development and training.
- Role
- POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER, P4
- Organization
- Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Political Affairs Officer will serve as Team Leader of the Guidance and Learning Unit, overseeing the development and promotion of policies, guidance, and training for the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs.
What you'll do
- Serves as Team Leader of the Guidance and Learning Unit and oversees all aspects of the Unit’s work.
- Leads, reviews and monitors the development and promotion of policies, guidance and training for DPPA.
- Develops and supports DPPA's knowledge management system, including undertaking lessons learning exercises and after-action reviews.
- Oversees a variety of guidance and learning issues related to Special Political Missions and provides targeted support to regional desks and SPMs.
- Prepares analytical reports and inputs on sensitive and high-profile matters of concern to the General Assembly, Security Council, or other bodies.
- Meets regularly with operational teams to plan projects and review project activities.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related fields is required.
- A minimum of seven years of experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required.
- Knowledge of the work of the UN or related international organization in the areas of peace and security, including conflict prevention and peacemaking, is required.
- Experience in knowledge management, guidance development and strategic planning is required.
- Experience in and/or familiarity with the work of Special Political Missions is required.
- Experience working on UN integration or related area is desirable.
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 in-office.
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, and knowledge of the UN's work in peace and security.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN's online recruitment platform, inspira, by the deadline of 09/15/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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