Associate Political Affairs Officer

MONUSCOBunia,DRC
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:23 Aug 2026 (13 days left)Job ID:1784888021271310Posted on:6 Aug 2026 (4 days ago)
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Pay and conditions

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Job Description

Monitors political and security developments for MONUSCO in Bunia. The volunteer verifies information, advises mission leadership, maintains relationships with authorities and civil society, prepares briefings and reports, supports visits and fact-finding missions, and contributes to conflict resolution.

Key Details

Department

Political Affairs Section

Position details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

No minimum listed

Category

Volunteer

Employment type

Volunteer

Arrangement

Field based

Contract duration

Until 30 June 2027, with possible extension

Language Requirements

Required

French, English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Gather, verify and analyse political and security information
  • Monitor national and provincial developments and brief mission leadership
  • Maintain relationships with authorities, political actors and civil society
  • Produce daily, weekly, flash and analytical reports
  • Prepare meetings, senior briefings and visiting delegations
  • Support fact-finding missions, crisis management and conflict-resolution initiatives

Role Requirements

  • Background or expertise in political science and political affairs
  • Ability to work in difficult field conditions
  • Fluency in French and English

Skills to Have

Tools Knowledge

Additional info

  • Bunia is a non-family duty station with basic living conditions and volatile security

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from MONUSCO Careers, on 6 Aug 2026.