ASSOCIATE POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

UN; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations in New York seeks an Associate Political Affairs Officer to support the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies. The role involves analyzing information from diverse sources, including the press, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of political developments.

You will assist in producing briefing notes, background papers and talking points, and help prepare various written documents. The position requires strong analytical and briefing skills and dedication to multilateral

Responsibilities

• Analyses information contained in communications and publications related to the Security Council; maintains up-to-date knowledge of political developments in a specified area.
• Assists in providing substantive support to the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies; prepares responses to queries on procedural and constitutional issues related to the Security Council.
• Assists senior official with briefing notes, background papers and talking points, as well as contributes to the preparation of various written documents.

Job description

ASSOCIATE POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER at UN.

Grade: P-2. Location: New York, United States. Application deadline: 16 November 2026.

Within delegated authority, the Associate Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Analyses information contained in communications and publications received from different sources, including the press, related to the Security Council; maintains up-to-date knowledge of events relating to political issues in a specified area or subject matter.
• Assists in the provision of substantive support to the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies and prepares responses to queries on procedural and constitutional issues related to the Security Council.
• Assists senior official with briefing notes, background papers and talking points, as well as contributes to the preparation of various written documents (e.g.