UN-Secretariat – JPO in Political Affairs (Peacekeeping), New York, Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-24 

Büro Führungskräfte zu Internationalen Organisationen

Junior Professional Officer (JPO)

Die Bundesregierung hat mit mehr als 40 Internationalen Organisationen Abkommen zur Förderung von deutschen Nachwuchskräften als JPO geschlossen. Die Federführung des Programms liegt beim Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ); das Büro Führungskräfte zu Internationalen Organisationen (BFIO) ist verantwortlich für die Durchführung des Programms. Angesprochen sind Bewerber*innen mit deutscher Staatsangehörigkeit und mit erster Berufserfahrung nach abgeschlossenem Hochschulstudium.

Da es sich um ein Nachwuchsförderprogramm handelt, sollten Bewerberinnen und Bewerber im Regelfall zwischen zwei bis vier Jahren Berufserfahrung haben. 

Wichtige Informationen zur Bewerbung (Bewerbungsvoraussetzungen, Bewerbungsformular, Details zur Stellenbeschreibung etc.) finden Sie auf unserer Website unter www.bfio.de, Stichwort: JPO-Programm. 

Bewerbungsschluss ist Sonntag, der 22. Februar 2026, 24.00 Uhr MEZ

UN-Secretariat – JPO in Political Affairs (Peacekeeping), New York, Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-24 

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Political Affairs (Peacekeeping), New York
Sector/Unit: Political Affairs
Duration: 2 years with the possibility of extension for another year. 
Please note that for participants of the JPO-Programme two years of work experience are mandatory!

Main duties and responsibilities (Examples):

• Assist in the drafting, revision and development of guidance, lessons learned and best practice material in support of UN peacekeeping operations.
• Keep abreast of latest trends and developments related to best practices and knowledge management issues and provide inputs to senior officials and colleagues.
• Identify and provide analysis on cross cutting and emerging peacekeeping policy issues and contribute to the development of forward-looking policy planning for DPO.
• Maintain close relations with UN System and external partners on emerging policy issues.
• Monitor national and regional level political developments and provide advice to field missions.
• Provide technical and substantive back up in the implementation of mandates of the office, branch or unit.
• Maintain contacts with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters.
• Assist in the promotion of knowledge sharing culture in the peace and security pillar and ensure transfer of guidance and replicable lessons.
• Participate in fact-finding and other missions to countries within assigned area of responsibility.

Profile of qualification:

Education:

• Master’s degree in political science, international relations, economics, law, public administration, business administration, data science, or related area.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution, business administration, strategic planning, organizational learning, or related area.
• Experience in a UN peacekeeping operation or similar field setting is desirable. 
• Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in French is desirable. 
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.