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- Open roles
- 7
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- 1
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Programme Management Officer, P3
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Programme Management Officer (P3) supports the Peacebuilding Impact Hub within the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding and Peace Support (PBPSO), a joint DPPA-DPO structure. The role focuses on developing and managing the Peacebuilding Data Platform, coordinating evidence generation for peacebuilding impact, and facilitating capacity-building workshops. Key responsibilities include data analysis, research on peacebuilding trends, designing survey tools, and producing analytical reports. The officer also provides substantive support to consultative meetings, coordinates budget and funding activities, and leads field missions. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and programme management skills, with specific expertise in data analytics and peacebuilding. The position is a temporary assignment available until 31 December 2026, potentially limited to internal candidates or those based at the duty station.
Closes 7/27/2026Intern - Political Affairs (political monitoring and analysis on Western Africa)
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
This unpaid, full-time internship is located at UN Headquarters in New York within the Western Africa Division of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. The role focuses on political monitoring and analysis of developments in West Africa and the Sahel region. The intern will monitor political and security trends, provide daily news feeds based on media reports, and summarize key academic and public articles, with a special focus on climate security and ECOWAS activities. Responsibilities include preparing weekly reports, tracking the implementation of the UN Integrated Strategy for the Sahel (UNISS), assisting in briefing materials for senior officials, drafting minutes, and conducting individual research assignments. The position requires fluency in both English and French. It is designed for students in the final year of a bachelor's, master's, or PhD program, or recent graduates. The internship lasts three months with a possible extension to six months. It is strictly in-person and unpaid, with candidates responsible for their own travel and living expenses. The role offers exposure to high-level political analysis and UN diplomatic processes.
Closes 8/1/2026Political Affairs Officer, P3
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Political Affairs Officer (P3) supports the Assistant Secretary-General in the front office overseeing Middle East, Europe, Americas, Asia, and Pacific portfolios. Responsibilities include providing high-level political analysis and advice, communicating senior decisions, monitoring global political trends, and drafting sensitive correspondence and project proposals. The role requires maintaining contacts with UN bodies, governments, and NGOs, as well as managing workplans and budgets for extra-budgetary projects. The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism in preventive diplomacy, strong analytical skills, and experience in conflict resolution or peacekeeping. Proficiency in English is mandatory, with French, Spanish, or Russian desirable. The position demands the ability to work under pressure, manage complex political issues, and ensure gender mainstreaming in all activities.
Closes 8/1/2026Political Affairs Intern: Information analysis and data visualisation
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
This is an unpaid internship within the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC), specifically supporting the Research and Liaison Unit or the Prevention Team. The role focuses on information analysis and data visualization to support senior UN interagency leadership. Interns will monitor and analyze political, security, human rights, and humanitarian developments. Key responsibilities include preparing visual slides, analytical briefs, maps, and graphs using tools like Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and potentially GIS software. The intern will also assist in identifying data sources, maintaining datasets, processing structured surveys, and supporting the delivery of presentations to Member States. The position requires strong research and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, along with proficiency in data management and visualization. The internship is expected to last three to six months, preferably in-person in New York, though remote or hybrid options may be available. It serves as a pool for filling vacancies between May 2026 and May 2027. The ideal candidate is a student or recent graduate in international relations, political science, social science, public policy, economics, law, data analysis, or statistics, demonstrating strong core competencies in communication, teamwork, and technological awareness.
Closes 5/7/2027Geographical Information Systems Intern
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC) is seeking motivated interns to join the Data Unit for a six-month period between January 2026 and January 2027. This role is part of a pool-building initiative to fill internship vacancies. The intern will support the production of GIS maps for operational support, advocacy, awareness-raising, and strategic planning. The position requires candidates with relevant coursework in GIS, remote sensing, cartography, visualization, spatial analysis, modeling, geospatial programming, and data management. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who is reliable and communicative. Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory, while knowledge of another official UN language is advantageous. The internship is unpaid, and candidates must cover their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. The role offers flexible work arrangements, including in-person, remote, or hybrid options.
Closes 1/8/2027Political Affairs Intern
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
This is an unpaid, full-time in-person internship (with potential for hybrid work) within the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC), located at UN Headquarters in New York. The intern supports the UNOCC Watch Room, which provides 24/7 situational awareness and analysis to enable informed decision-making by UN senior leadership. Key responsibilities include analyzing structured and unstructured data from UNOCC repositories, drafting meeting minutes, briefings, and country profiles, conducting open-source monitoring and research, and assisting with crisis management meetings. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and client orientation skills. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a graduate program or the final year of a bachelor's degree, or has graduated within the last year, with a preferred background in political science, history, international relations, law, or a related field. The internship lasts 3 to 6 months, with opportunities available from October 2025 to September 2026.
Closes 8/27/2026Sanctions Expert
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Sanctions Expert will support the Sanctions Committee(s) by researching, analyzing, and presenting information related to United Nations Security Council resolutions. Key responsibilities include monitoring sanctions measures, investigating alleged violations, and compiling evidence for potential designations of individuals and entities. The role requires contributing to reports on non-compliance, preparing recommendations for improved implementation, and assisting Member States in strengthening their capacity to enforce sanctions regimes. The expert must monitor media, including social media, and provide due process to affected parties. Organizational duties involve preparing work programs, participating in missions and bilateral consultations, and managing information archives. Administrative tasks include adhering to UN safety and security policies and planning official travel. The position is part of a Pool of Experts for the Security Council Affairs Division, with a duration dependent on Security Council decisions and fund availability. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree or equivalent, along with ten years of progressively responsible experience, including specific field experience in post-conflict situations and investigative work. Fluency in English is mandatory, with French fluency potentially required. The role demands strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work in complex political environments, and a demonstrated understanding of sanctions regimes.
Closes 11/2/2026
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