JUDICIAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure · NEW YORK · P-3 · Apply by December 13, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Justice and Corrections Service (JCS) in the Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office (PBPSO) of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Department of Peace Operations (DPPA-DPO) at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Judicial Affairs Officer will report to the Chief of Justice and Corrections Service. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Judicial Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Mission Planning and Support • Provide backstopping support to justice and corrections components in United Nations peace operations; • Review and analyze justice issues in United Nations peace operations; • Maintain regular contact with mission counterparts and provide feedback and analysis on reports, code cables and other correspondence and communications from peace operations; • Support the planning of justice and legal system aspects of peace operations; • Participate in or prepare senior colleagues for justice and corrections and rule of law field assessments, reviews and technical support missions and draft corresponding reports; • Contribute to the provision of…