UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA)
International AffairsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) operates within the United Nations to prevent conflict and support sustainable peace worldwide. It backs the Secretary-General and his envoys in peace initiatives and provides guidance to UN political missions across various regions, contributing to strategic diplomatic and peacebuilding efforts. Based in New York, DPPA sits within the international affairs landscape and serves as a central coordinating body for political action and peacebuilding activities within the UN system. The department engages with global partners and operates across a workforce described as a mid-sized international team, reflecting its role in coordinating political missions, diplomacy, and conflict prevention initiatives.