Disclaimer: Website under constructions. Sample data only is provided at this stage. We are looking forward to seeing you back here!

UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

Political Affairs Officer

New York, United States

Apply on official portal

Posted 17 Jul 2026Last checked 25 Sept 2026

Career level: Mid-level
Engagement: Staff
Deadline: 26 Oct 2026

Sample DPPA desk officer covering a regional cluster. Written as catalog fiction.

Responsibilities

Draft notes for the Security Council and senior UN leadership.
Maintain a network of field, UNCT, and Member State contacts.
Flag early-warning indicators for the regional director.
Support good-offices travel as required.

Requirements

Political analysis experience in the UN or a foreign service.
Excellent drafting under embargoes and short fuses.
Regional language skills are an advantage.

Languages

English (C1)
French (B2)
Arabic (B1)