Senior Political Affairs Officer
Quick answer
The Executive Office of the Secretary-General in New York is hiring an in-office Senior Political Affairs Officer to provide high-level policy analysis and strategic support to UN leadership.
- Role
- Senior Political Affairs Officer
- Organization
- Executive Office of the Secretary-General
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-06-26
The role
The Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG) is seeking a Senior Political Affairs Officer to provide critical trend analysis and situational awareness regarding political, humanitarian, and human rights issues. The incumbent will prepare high-level correspondence, speeches, and briefing notes for the Secretary-General while coordinating strategic policy advice across multiple UN entities. This role supports senior leadership in decision-making processes and involves representing the Political Unit in meetings with Member States and regional organizations.
What you'll do
- Provide trend analysis and forward-looking advice on political and humanitarian issues.
- Draft and review correspondence, speeches, and briefing notes for the Secretary-General.
- Represent the Political Unit in meetings with Member States and inter-agency partners.
- Coordinate the review of reports for presentation to the Security Council and General Assembly.
- Support senior leadership decision-making processes on country-specific and thematic files.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in political science, international relations, or law.
- Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in political or diplomatic fields.
- Proven experience preparing analytical reports and briefing materials for senior management.
- Fluency in English with strong analytical, drafting, and verbal communication skills.
- Desirable: Minimum of three years of experience in transitional, humanitarian, or conflict settings.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This position is located in New York and is an in-office role within the Executive Office of the Secretary-General.
What is the duration of this appointment?
This is a temporary position available for an initial period of three months with the possibility of extension, subject to funding.
What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates must hold an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a relevant field such as political science, international relations, or law, though a first-level degree with significant qualifying experience may be considered.
By when must I submit my application?
Applications must be submitted via the UN recruitment platform by June 26th.
How to apply
Apply directly on Executive Office of the Secretary-General's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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