Intergovernmental Affairs Officer

GloJobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GloJobs is seeking a seasoned professional to support the Disarmament and Peace Affairs Branch (DPAB) of the General Assembly and ECOSOC Affairs Division (GAEAD) within DGACM at the United Nations in New York. The role focuses on organizing conference services, drafting briefing notes, and advising presiding officers on procedures and negotiations.

Responsibilities include preparing meeting agendas, managing documentation flows, and delivering analytical summaries of proceedings while

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in international relations, law, diplomacy or related field.
• Two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating secretariat services for sessions of the General Assembly and ECOSOC.
• Prepare procedural notes and handle voting/election procedures.
• Ensure timely distribution of pre-, in-session, and post-session documents including draft resolutions and reports.
• Provide guidance to presiding officers on work organization, negotiations and rules of procedure.
• Draft notes, background papers, talking points for senior UN officials and liaise with delegates and other offices.

Skills

Diplomatic skills

Intergovernmental processes

Policy analysis

Meeting coordination

Public speaking

Education

Master’s degree in international relations/law/diplomacy

Tools

Data analytics

Job description

GloJobs analysis estimates · not the employer's figures

This position is located in the Disarmament and Peace Affairs Branch (DPAB) of the General Assembly and ECOSOC Affairs Division (GAEAD), Department for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM). DGACM is mandated to facilitate intergovernmental dialogue by delivering conference, parliamentary, protocol, interpretation, and translation services in all six official UN languages across its global duty stations. GAEAD facilitates the deliberation and decision‑making process of intergovernmental and relevant United Nations expert bodies and United Nations conferences by providing substantive and conference management support. The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Branch.

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Branch and within delegated authority, the incumbent 1) Assists in planning, coordinating and supervising the organization and provision of secretariat services for sessions and meetings of the General Assembly and its subsidiary organs as well as Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and its subsidiary bodies and United Nations conferences and their preparatory committees, as required, and serves as Secretary/Deputy Secretary of intergovernmental bodies assigned to her/him; 2) Prepares the procedural notes for the presiding officer for each meeting and on each agenda item and handles voting and election procedures; 3) Ensures the timely and accurate submission and issuance of all pre‑session, in‑session, and post‑session documentation (including draft resolutions, decisions and reports); 4) Provides continuous guidance and advice to the presiding officers as well as other elected officers on the organization of work, status of negotiations, conduct of business, rules of procedure and the established practices, programme budget and conference servicing implications and administrative issues while leveraging information and communication technologies for these purposes; 5) Prepares summaries and analytical reports on proceeding of meetings and follows up on the implementation of their decisions and recommendations; 6) Drafts notes, background papers, talking points and other correspondence for senior UN officials and maintain contacts with delegates and staff in other UN offices and departments, and other international organisations; 7) Performs other related duties as required.

• PROFESSIONALISM: Possesses sharp political awareness as well as negotiating and diplomatic skills; knowledge of intergovernmental processes, including knowledge of relevant rules of procedure, mandates and other provisions, as well as past practice and precedent; a thorough knowledge of documentation of United Nations or of a similar international Organization. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations and ively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
• MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision‑making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk‑taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in international relations, law, diplomacy or related field. A first-level university degree in any of these fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, law, diplomacy or related area is required. Experience in the provision of substantive support to intergovernmental processes, and legislative machinery in an international organization such as the United Nations is required. Experience in dealing with procedures, policies and practices of intergovernmental bodies of a major international organization is required. Experience in the provision of advice to leaders of intergovernmental bodies is desirable. Experience in data analytics is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org [link removed] for details).

Required Languages

Language

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Language

Reading

Writing

Speaking

French UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency‑based interview.

Special Notice

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary‑General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under‑represented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 May 2026, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, China (People’s Republic of), Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Grenada, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saint Lucia, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Timor‑Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organisational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious and cultural backgrounds or disabilities.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non‑smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary‑General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the professional and higher category up to and including the D‑2 level and the field service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the applicant guide by clicking on “manuals” in the “help” tile of the inspira account‑holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2 (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed‑term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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