UN Department of Peace Operations Careers · Department of Peace Operations
Overview
The UN Department of Peace Operations provides political and executive direction to UN peacekeeping operations and supports Member States and the Secretary-General on peace and security. It works with the Security Council, host countries, troop and police contributors, and mission partners.
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Pocket Cards Design
Data Scientist
Associate Programme Management Officer
Programme Management Assistant
Coordination Officer
Political Affairs Officer
Chief of Section, Programme Management
Finance and Budget Officer
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DPO opportunities span political and civil affairs, protection, rule of law, police, military planning, mine action, mission support, analysis, reporting, and administration. Candidates should write to the mandate and job family rather than assume a uniform peacekeeping role.
DPO is headquartered in New York and supports peace operations around the world. Each vacancy specifies its section, mission link, and duty station.
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What is DPO responsible for?+
DPO provides direction and support for UN peacekeeping operations and related peace and security work.
Are all DPO jobs uniformed posts?+
No. Many roles are civilian policy, operational, technical, administrative, and mission-support positions.
Where do DPO staff work?+
Posts can be in New York or in field settings, as the vacancy indicates.
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