Intergovernmental Affairs Officer

About the role

The Intergovernmental Affairs Officer supports the Disarmament and Peace Affairs Branch in delivering high‑quality secretariat services for the United Nations General Assembly, ECOSOC and related conferences. Reporting to the Chief of Branch, the incumbent ensures smooth procedural and administrative support for intergovernmental bodies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating and supervising secretariat services for sessions of the General Assembly, ECOSOC and their subsidiary bodies.
• Serve as Secretary or Deputy Secretary for assigned intergovernmental bodies.
• Prepare procedural notes, manage voting and election procedures, and ensure accurate documentation before, during, and after sessions.
• Advise presiding officers on work organization, negotiation status, rules of procedure, budget and conference servicing.
• Draft summaries, analytical reports and follow‑up on implementation of decisions.
• Prepare notes, background papers, talking points and correspondence for senior UN officials and maintain contacts with delegates and other UN entities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required profile

• Strong political awareness with excellent negotiating and diplomatic skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of intergovernmental processes, UN rules of procedure, mandates and past practice.
• Thorough familiarity with United Nations documentation and procedural standards.
• Professionalism, pride in work, and ability to meet deadlines consistently.

Required skills