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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Political Affairs Intern

Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared StructureNEW YORK

I-1Political 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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SENIOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared StructureKYIV

P-5Political, Peace and HumanitarianPolitical Affairs
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS INTERN

Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of AfricaETH - OTHER CITIES

I-1Political Affairs
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CHIEF OF STAFF

United Nations Mission Integrated Office in HaitiPORT-AU-PRINCE

D-1Political, 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

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.