Senior Policy Advisor
Quick answer
UNOPS is hiring a Senior Policy Advisor (Copenhagen-based) to provide strategic policy advice and support the Executive Director in navigating complex political environments and multilateral reforms. The position requires a Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience, with a compensation package not specified.
- Role
- Senior Policy Advisor
- Organization
- UNOPS
- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
UNOPS is seeking a highly experienced Senior Policy Advisor to support the Executive Director in navigating complex political environments and multilateral reforms including within the UN system. The position requires political acumen, analytical strength, and critical judgement.
What you'll do
- Provide high-level political analysis to inform executive decision-making and organizational positioning.
- Monitor and analyze global development, geopolitical and multilateral trends relevant to UNOPS missions, priorities and operations.
- Support UNOPS strategic engagement in UN-wide reform processes.
- Represent UNOPS in high-level meetings and international events, when required.
What it takes
- Extensive experience providing strategic policy advice, engaging with senior level interlocutors in government, multilateral organizations, and bilateral donors.
- Experience of working in inter-governmental, international and/or UN system organizations.
- Fluent English; French and Spanish intermediate desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Copenhagen, Denmark.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include extensive experience in strategic policy advice, working in inter-governmental organizations, and fluency in English with intermediate knowledge of French and Spanish.
How do I apply?
Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on October 20, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNOPS's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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