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UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO)

The Department of Peace Operations in New York is the UN Secretariat's lead for peacekeeping. It plans and supports missions, from force generation to political strategy. Headquarters officers work with field missions rather than as a standing army.

Last reviewed: 25 Sep 2026, 12:00 UTC

Headquarters: New York, United States
Institution type: UN entity
Family: United Nations
Open roles: 2 open roles

Eligibility and conditions

Eligibility: Professional posts are generally open to nationals of UN Member States through UN Careers.
Clearance: Appointment is subject to UN security and medical clearance, especially for mission service.
Languages: English and French are UN working languages; additional official languages are an asset.

Open roles

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Mission Support Officer

DPOBangui, Central African RepublicCloses 1 Nov 2026

Invented field mission-support officer in a multidimensional peacekeeping setting. Not a current UN job opening.

Military Planning Officer

DPONew York, United StatesCloses 5 Oct 2026

Sample UNHQ planner supporting peacekeeping military concepts of operation. Mock Inspira-style card.

Salary references

Sample data for layout — not live pay, not an official scale. Round figures only.
Career level	Organization grade	Sample figure
Associate	P-2	US$70,000 per year
Mid-level	P-3	US$85,000 per year
Senior	P-4	US$105,000 per year
Principal	P-5	US$125,000 per year

Benefits

Post adjustment
Rental subsidy
UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
Education grant

Career guides

UN peace operations eligibility
Who can deploy on UN military, police, and civilian security tracks — troop-contributing nation vs Secretariat hire.

Official links

Careers and apply-on-portal live on the employer site, not here.

Related organizations

Same family: United Nations