Political Affairs Officer – Climate, Peace & Security Advisor

About the role

The Climate, Peace and Security Advisor will support UNAMA leadership and the Climate, Peace and Security Unit in addressing climate‑related risks to peace and stability in Afghanistan and the wider region. The role involves providing strategic analysis, fostering coherence across UN entities, and integrating climate considerations into peacebuilding programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver up‑to‑date analysis on the links between climate change, peace and security for UNAMA leadership and relevant UN offices.
• Promote coherence and integration of climate‑peace‑security issues across the mission and UN entities, helping develop a common vision and evidence‑based programmes.
• Lead the mainstreaming of climate‑related risks into UNAMA policies, strategies, planning and activities.
• Engage Afghan stakeholders—including de‑facto authorities, civil society and regional actors—to build confidence and dialogue on climate, peace and security.
• Support the Resident Coordinator’s Office in integrating climate‑peace‑security considerations into aid coordination and task‑force activities.
• Identify funding gaps and assist in developing proposals for climate‑environment‑peace initiatives.
• Collaborate with UN system partners and external donors to mobilise climate finance for peacemaking and peacebuilding.
• Facilitate regional dialogue, technical cooperation, capacity‑building and advocacy with NGOs and international stakeholders.

Required profile

• Demonstrated professionalism with the ability to conduct in‑depth analyses and propose solutions to political challenges.
• Strong commitment to UN values, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Proven capacity to lead initiatives, coordinate multi‑agency efforts and produce evidence‑based recommendations.

Required skills