Chief, Political Affairs and Advocacy Branch
Position:Director | D-1Deadline:6 Sep 2026 (7 days left)Job ID:36461Posted on:24 Aug 2026 (6 days ago)
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Leads UNFPA political affairs, Member State engagement and advocacy. The Chief advises executive leadership on geopolitical developments, directs engagement and outreach, prepares leaders for high-level diplomacy, and manages political intelligence, relationships and follow-up across headquarters, regional and country offices to advance UNFPA priorities globally.
Key Details
Department
Political Affairs and Advocacy Branch
Position Details
Experience level
Leadership
Minimum experience
15 years
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
Another official language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Advise executive leadership on geopolitical developments, Member State positions and political risks
- Direct political briefs, country profiles, stakeholder analysis and strategic advice for executive decisions
- Lead executive-level Member State engagement strategies and high-level diplomatic preparation
- Oversee political advocacy narratives and outreach for diverse Member State constituencies
- Coordinate diplomatic arrangements, preparation and follow-up for official visits and senior engagements
- Lead and develop Branch personnel and political-intelligence systems
Role Requirements
- Advanced degree in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, public policy, development studies or a related field
- At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, diplomacy, international relations, multilateral affairs, strategic advocacy or development cooperation
- Experience providing strategic political advice to senior executive leadership
- Experience engaging Member States, governments, Permanent Missions and senior government officials
- Fluency in English
Desired Criteria
- Experience in an executive office, senior government office or comparable senior leadership environment
- Experience in the United Nations system or a comparable international organisation
- Knowledge of population and development, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality or humanitarian affairs
- Working knowledge of another official UN language
Skills
Additional Information
- Reports directly to the Chief of Staff
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNFPA Careers, on 24 Aug 2026.