Political Affairs Officer
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs · NEW YORK · P-3 · Apply by October 27, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Special Political Mission “Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team pursuant to resolutions 1526 (2004) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities”, functionally reporting to the Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch (SCSOB) of the Security Council Affairs Division (SCAD, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), United Nations, New York. The incumbent will report to the Senior Political Affairs Officer in SCSOB. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: • Gathers, selects and analyses information contained in communications and publications received from different sources, including the press. • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of events relating to political and terrorism-related issues, in general, and in particular as they relate to the countries and thematic mandates on the agenda of the Security Council. • Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments in the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies and provides inputs on issues to…