Associate Electoral​/Political Affairs Officer; JPO, P2

Associate Electoral/Political Affairs Officer (JPO, P2)

United States of America, New York, New York

Sector:
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

Role:
Other

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The Department of Political and Peace building Affairs (DPPA) plays a central role in United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve conflict around the world. DPPA provides the Secretary-General and the UN system with timely analysis of political developments around the world. It provides early warning of possible conflict and extends expertise and assistance to Member States and regional organizations, often working in partnerships.

The Electoral Assistance Division (EAD) of DPPA serves as the United Nations system-wide focal point for all electoral assistance activities of the Organization. The Division coordinates and ensures consistency in responding to Member State requests, strengthens institutional knowledge, manages a roster of electoral experts, develops and disseminates electoral policies, and collaborates with regional and intergovernmental partners to support capacity development.

• Support UN electoral assistance, including responses to Member State requests, democratic processes, and preventive diplomacy
• Conduct research and draft reports, notes, talking points, and background documents
• Monitor political and electoral developments and support UN missions, projects, and country portfolios
• Assist with electoral needs assessments, meetings, and coordination across UN entities and partners
• Maintain electoral documentation, databases, and institutional memory, and carry out assigned projects
• Etc.

This position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD) of the FDFA.

• Swiss nationality
• Not older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviews
• Fluency in English and a second UN language
• Master's degree
• Two Swiss national languages
• Driving license

• Master's degree in political science, international relations, law or related field;
• 3 years of relevant professional experience is required. DPPA counts professional experience gained after completion of the first university degree. Relevant internship experience is counted at 50%. Relevant volunteer experience may be credited for up to 50%;
• Experience in electoral assistance is an advantage;
• Excellent analytical capabilities and very good computer skills are required.

• Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on "apply")
• UN Personal History Profile duly completed and uploaded under the section "documents". Note that we will base our evaluation and calculation of your relevant experience on the UN Personal History Profile, not the CV.
• Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents".
• A copy of your driving license

Written test: to be completed between 09 – 15 March 2026

First round of interviews: 26 / 27 March 2026 online

Start date:

Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection.

We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.