Communications InternDPPANew York, United States4 days leftIntern / Grad (I-1)5 days agoDPPA jobs & careers
United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
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- Active roles
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The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) leads the UN’s work on preventive diplomacy, peacemaking and peacebuilding. It provides political analysis and early warning, supports the Secretary-General’s good offices and mediation, assists electoral processes, and works with Member States, regional organizations and UN partners to prevent conflict, manage political crises and sustain peace. It also manages special political missions worldwide.
Quick facts:
- Established
- 2019
Latest DPPA vacancies
Communications InternDPPANew York, United States4 days leftIntern / Grad (I-1)5 days ago
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DPPA Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 9
- Jobs last month
- 7
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active duty station
- New York
Top Skills
- Report Writing (56%)
- Political Analysis (44%)
- Information Management (38%)
- Evidence Assessment (31%)
- Field Research (31%)
Top Job Functions
- Policy, Governance & International Affairs38%
- Finance, Accounting, Audit & Risk21%
- Safety & Security14%
- Legal, Rule of Law & Justice7%
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge7%
Education Requirements
- Master’s degree100%
- Bachelor’s degree88%
- Doctorate13%
- Secondary education6%
Top Contract Types
- Consultancy50%
- Roster25%
- Temporary25%
Experience Levels
- Senior level69%
- Mid level25%
- Intern / Grad6%
Required Languages
- English100%
- French6%
- Spanish6%
Most Advertised Grades
- P-319%
- P-413%
- G-66%
- I-16%
- P-56%
Top hiring duty stations
- 4 jobs
Guides & Info
Explore DPPA’s official channels, application guidance and career resources. Use the links below to learn more directly from the organization.
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Why work at DPPA?
Support diplomacy before conflict escalates
Help political processes find peaceful, inclusive pathways through difficult transitions and crises.
Combine analysis with real-time action
Use credible early warning to advise senior UN leadership and field operations.
Work across peacebuilding partnerships
Collaborate with Member States, regional bodies, missions and UN country teams.
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