Senior Political Affairs Officer

Leads the DPPA Liaison Office in Kyiv, delivering political and conflict analysis, senior-level engagement and strategic advice on Ukraine while coordinating UN partners, peacebuilding initiatives, field consultations and the office’s substantive and operational programme.

Department: Europe and Central Asia Division

• Provide political and conflict analysis, early-warning recommendations and strategic advice on Ukraine
• Maintain senior-level engagement with government, political, civil society, diplomatic and international partners
• Monitor daily political and security developments and report to the Europe and Central Asia Division
• Prepare briefings, analytical notes and background papers for senior United Nations leaders
• Design and support peacebuilding, Women, Peace and Security and local peace initiatives
• Advise the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator and coordinate political work with the UN Country Team
• Lead the liaison office programme, administration, recruitment, research and team performance
• Coordinate senior missions, undertake consultations across Ukraine and represent DPPA at relevant forums

• Advanced university degree in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or a related field, or a first-level degree with qualifying experience
• At least ten years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or a related area
• Field and liaison experience with senior government, diplomatic, international and regional partners in Eastern Europe
• United Nations experience supporting preventive diplomacy, mediation and peacebuilding, including political analysis and high-quality analytical products
• Experience working in or on Ukraine with current knowledge of its political situation
• Experience leading and managing a multicultural team in a complex political, conflict or post-conflict setting
• UN Level III English across reading, writing, listening and speaking

• Temporary appointment available until 31 December 2026
• Appointment and renewal depend on post and funding availability
• Travel across Ukraine is required when security conditions permit