Political Affairs OfficerDPONew York, United States3 days leftProfessional (P-4)4 days agoDPO jobs & careers
United Nations Department of Peace Operations
UN SecretariatDepartments and Offices- Headquarters:
- New York, United States
- Hiring locations
- 1 location
- Active roles
- 1 active role
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Mandate
The Department of Peace Operations (DPO) provides political and executive direction to United Nations peacekeeping operations and supports Member States and the Secretary-General in maintaining international peace and security. Formally created in 1992 as the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, it works with the Security Council, troop and police contributors, conflict parties and partners to implement mandates. DPO also guides military, police, mine action and related work in other UN political and peacebuilding missions.
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Political Affairs OfficerDPONew York, United States3 days leftProfessional (P-4)4 days ago
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DPO Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 7
- Jobs last month
- 3
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active duty station
- New York
Top Skills
- Report Writing (50%)
- Political Analysis (40%)
- Survey Design (30%)
- Data Visualization (20%)
- Early Warning Analysis (20%)
Top Job Functions
- Policy, Governance & International Affairs25%
- Programme & Project Management19%
- Marketing, Design & Creative13%
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge13%
- Communications, Media & Advocacy6%
Education Requirements
- Master’s degree100%
- Bachelor’s degree70%
- Doctorate40%
- Secondary education0%
Top Contract Types
- Temporary40%
- Volunteer10%
Experience Levels
- Senior level40%
- Intern / Grad30%
- Mid level20%
- Entry level10%
Required Languages
- English100%
- French20%
Most Advertised Grades
- I-130%
- P-430%
- P-320%
- P-510%
Top hiring duty stations
- 1 job
Guides & Info
Explore DPO’s official channels, application guidance and career resources. Use the links below to learn more directly from the organization.
Official links
Career guides
How to apply through InspiraFor vacancies advertised through UN Careers: profile, answers, documents, submission and statuses.How to apply for UNV assignmentsFor UN Volunteer assignments hosted by DPO: apply through UNV’s Unified Volunteering Platform.How to apply for UN jobs in New YorkCompare UN entry routes in New York and the immigration questions to resolve before starting.Open InspiraSign in to the official UN application portal. Follow the route in your vacancy notice.
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