Political Affairs Officer

Coordinates executive correspondence, policy inputs and shared services for the leadership of DPPA and DPO. The role prepares high-level communications and mandated reports, manages the Correspondence Team, supports office resources and helps integrate departmental priorities.

Department: Office of the Director for Coordination and Shared Services

• Draft and edit letters, speeches, talking points, presentations and political updates for senior leadership
• Coordinate General Assembly-mandated DPPA-DPO reports and town hall secretariat functions
• Prepare conference reports and track implementation of recommendations
• Monitor extrabudgetary resources and support outreach and fundraising
• Support digital transformation and sexual exploitation and abuse focal-point work
• Plan and supervise the Correspondence Team programme and personnel
• Review sensitive correspondence for accuracy, clarity and United Nations editorial standards

• Advanced university degree in political science, international relations, law, public administration, management or a related field, or a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, international relations, management or a related field
• Experience using Excel for complex extrabudgetary management
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives
• Experience addressing sexual exploitation and abuse issues
• English at United Nations Level III

• Temporary appointment available until 28 February 2027