Political Affairs Jobs in International Development

Browse international development jobs in the Political Affairs sector. Roles are posted daily from UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, ReliefWeb, and 200+ other sources.

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SENIOR LIAISON ASSISTANT

United Nations Logistic BaseVALENCIA
G-7Political, Peace and HumanitarianPolitical Affairs
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

Department of Peace OperationsNEW YORK
P-3Political, Peace and HumanitarianPolitical Affairs
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Arms Expert

Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsNEW YORK
CONPolitical Affairs
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

United Nations Representative to the Geneva International DiscussionsGENEVA
P-4Political, Peace and HumanitarianPolitical Affairs
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

Office of Counter-TerrorismNEW YORK
P-4Political, Peace and HumanitarianPolitical Affairs
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

Office for Disarmament AffairsKATHMANDU
P-3Political, Peace and HumanitarianPolitical Affairs
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Political Affairs Intern

Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared StructureNEW YORK
I-1Political Affairs
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Armed Groups Expert

Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsNEW YORK
CONPolitical Affairs
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National Liaison Officer

United Nations Verification Mission in ColombiaBOGOTA
NO-CPolitical, Peace and HumanitarianPolitical Affairs
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DIRECTOR, POLITICAL AFFAIRS

Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared StructureNEW YORK
D-2Political, Peace and HumanitarianPolitical Affairs
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FAQs — Political Affairs jobs in international development

What qualifications do I need for Political Affairs jobs in international development?

Most Political Affairs positions require a relevant master's degree, 3–7 years of field experience, and strong written English. French or Spanish is often required for francophone Africa or Latin America programmes. Specialised certifications (e.g., WASH engineering, epidemiology) strengthen applications.

Which organisations hire Political Affairs specialists?

Key employers for Political Affairs roles include UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, WFP, FAO, the World Bank, bilateral donors (USAID, FCDO, GIZ), and international NGOs listed on ReliefWeb. Dev Procure aggregates all their vacancies in one place.

Are Political Affairs jobs mostly field-based or HQ-based?

It depends on career stage. Entry to mid-level Political Affairs roles tend to be field-based in developing countries; senior advisory, policy, and research positions are more commonly based in Geneva, New York, Washington D.C., or London.