Political Affairs Officer (Temporary Job Opening)
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs · NEW YORK · P-4 · Apply by October 13, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (USG) for the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA). The Political Affairs Officer reports directly to the Chief of Office, OUSG/DPPA. The Office of the USG DPPA is charged with the overall policy direction, supervision and management of the Department. The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs focuses primarily on five action areas in international peace and security, ensuring sound analysis and early warning, preventing conflict and engaging in peacemaking, managing political crises and violent conflicts, sustaining peace, and enhancing partnerships. The Department's mandate is to prevent and resolve conflict through inclusive political solutions. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Reviews and monitors activities in thematic and policy areas assigned; assesses trends which might affect the political situation and the political impact of intra-regional and relevant thematic and policy issues; recommends solutions/possible action by United Nations. • Analyses…