[UN DPO] POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
Ente: UN DPO - Department of Peace Operations
Scadenza: 2026-10-10
Paese: INTL
Descrizione
POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER Manage peacekeeping operations and monitor political developments in the Central African Republic. UN DPO - Department of Peace Operations Open positions at UN DPO / Open positions at UN New York ( United States of America ) Mid Senior Show advice for this position Application deadline in 1 month : Friday 9 Oct 2026 at 03:59 UTC Open application form Overview Manage peacekeeping operations and monitor political developments in the Central African Republic. You have: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration is required. A minimum of five years of experience in political science, international relations, conflict resolution or related area is required. A minimum of one year experience in a peacekeeping operation in Africa in a civilian (non-uniformed) capacity is required. Experience working on peace and security issues related to Africa is required. Experience drafting political analysis and diplomatic correspondence is required. Experience in research and analysis on issues related to the Central African Republic is desirable. English and French are required. Contract This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff . It is normally internationally recruited only . It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience , depending on education. Salary The salary for this job should be between 131,084 USD and 171,644 USD . Salary for a P-3 contract in New York The international rate of 74,649 USD, with an additional 75.6% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power . Please keep in mind that the salary displayed here is an estimation by UN Talent based on the location and the type of contract. It may vary depending on the organization. The recruiter should be able to inform you about the exact salary range. In case the job description contains another salary information, please refer to this one. More about P-3 contracts and their salaries . AI Application Assistant: Maximize your UN job search. AI Application Assistant Details Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Central African Republic (CAR) Integrated Operational Team (IOT), Central and Southern Africa Division, Africa Office, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA-DPO). The Political Affairs Officer will serve under the oversight of the Deputy Director of the IOT and report to a Senior Political Affairs Officer. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Participates in the daily management of peacekeeping operations, namely the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). • 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 issues, in general, and in particular as they affect the countries and thematic mandates for which the staff member is responsible. • Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments in the area of assignment and provides inputs on issues to senior officials and colleagues in missions and elsewhere in the Secretariat. • Monitors national and regional level political developments and provides advice to field mission/UN agencies active on the ground. • Provides technical and substantive back up in the implementation of mandates of the office, branch or unit. • Maintains contacts with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters. • Monitors actions taken by intergovernmental groups, UN organisations, government and non-governmental organizations. • Selects, classifies and stores in computerised databases information relating to potential disputes and conflicts involving assigned countries or region. • Participates in fact-finding and other missions to countries within assigned area of responsibility. • Participates in provision of secretariat services to Security Council, General Assembly, subsidiary organizations, negotiating bodies, conferences, meetings, and /or special missions. • Prepares meetings of the SG/DSG/USG with officials from countries under the Organization's purview. • Performs other related duties as required. Competencies • PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to identify and analyze political, ethnic, racial, social and economic problems that cause civil unrest in a country or geographic area. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motiva
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