Coordination and Political Affairs Analyst

Supports Angola’s UN Resident Coordinator with political analysis, peacebuilding coordination and implementation of the country’s peace and reconciliation plan, aligning UN entities and national partners while producing evidence, strategic briefings and policy advice for high-level engagement.

Department: UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Angola

• Coordinate implementation, reporting and results monitoring for Angola’s peace and reconciliation plan
• Track activities, flag delivery risks and integrate lessons into wider UN Country Team efforts
• Prepare political analysis, policy notes and evidence-based recommendations on peace and governance
• Facilitate joint planning and knowledge-sharing among UN entities and national partners
• Draft strategic briefings, speeches, talking points and background materials for UN leadership
• Engage government, civil society, academia and development partners on regional diplomacy and peacebuilding
• Align UN contributions with national and regional priorities and support donor reporting
• Document best practices and strengthen partner knowledge and capacity

• Advanced degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, Development Studies or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience
• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree require at least two years of experience in political analysis, development coordination, peacebuilding, governance or related work
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Portuguese

• The role reports to the UN Resident Coordinator and secondarily to the UNDP Resident Representative and DPPA-DPO Regional Division
• This is a regular National Personnel Services Agreement at NPSA-8