Protection of Civilians Officer (P3)

About the role

The Protection of Civilians Officer (PoC Officer) is positioned within the Policy and Best Practices Service of the Policy, Evaluation and Training Division (DPET) in the Department of Peace Operations. Reporting to the Team Leader of the Protection of Civilians Team, the officer supports the implementation of the UN protection of civilians mandate across peacekeeping missions.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and dissemination of policy and doctrine guiding UN peacekeeping operations.
• Assist in evaluating how protection policies are applied in the field and gather lessons learned.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of standardized training for peacekeeping personnel.
• Maintain strategic cooperation with UN entities, governmental and non‑governmental partners.
• Provide analytical input to the Department of Peace Operations for political and executive direction.

Required profile

• Advanced knowledge of UN peacekeeping mandates and protection of civilians frameworks.
• Experience in policy analysis, evaluation and training development within an international context.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including UN agencies, member states and NGOs.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence global peacekeeping policy and practice.
• Engagement with a multinational team of experts.
• Professional development within the United Nations system.