Political Affairs Assistant

United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan - UNAMA | Volunteer |
Closing: 10 Mar 2026 13 days remaining
Location: Kunduz; Kabul

Overview

Support the planning, organisation, and facilitation of UNAMA-led events, monitor political developments, and maintain coordination with stakeholders to promote women's participation in sub-national processes.

Tasks Summary
  • Collect, select, and analyse information from diverse sources.
  • Support the planning, organisation, and facilitation of UNAMA-led roundtables, political outreach events, and community discussions.
  • Monitor political developments at the provincial and district levels.
  • Maintain coordination and engagement with female stakeholders.
  • Engage with the private sector to promote women’s participation in public affairs.
  • Keep abreast of events relating to political issues.
  • Support the development and maintenance of profiles and databases.
  • Conduct regular meetings with community representatives, political and civil society actors.
  • Receive and process information from communications and publications.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports, drafts, briefing notes, background papers, and talking points.
  • Provide interpretation between English and Pashto/Dari during meetings and translate documents.
  • Identify the needs and priorities of women and girls, contribute to drafting project proposals, and participate in outreach activities.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
Experience Requirements
  • A minimum of three years of experience in collecting and analyzing political, social, and community-level information.
  • Skilled in supporting outreach, meetings, and stakeholder engagement, including women’s participation initiatives.
  • Post secondary training in political affairs, law, humanities, or a related field desirable.
Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Political affairs, governance, development and humanitarian affairs.

Other Details

Languages Required: English, Level: Fluent, Required

Languages Preferred: Dari, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Contract Duration: 9 months

Work Modality: Onsite

Remuneration:

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