Work performed within this discipline relates to a wide range of job assignments that are concerned with providing research, committee service and liaison support to the deliberative bodies, to commissions and to delegates. The tasks of the discipline vary considerably and include, but are not limited to, some of the following: researching and preparing reports on matters such as conflict prevention, electoral assistance, outer space, a particular region or country of the world, or human rights; recommending policy options; summarising meetings of the various committees of the Organisation; participating in special missions to investigate problems; answering requests for information from Member States, non-governmental organisations and the general public; serving as secretary or assistant secretary to a working group of committee and in this capacity, preparing draft agendas; providing liaison among the various sections of the Organisation to ensure that operational activities are accomplished.
Acceptable first-level university degrees for consideration by the Board for candidates applying in Political Affairs are as follows: Political Science, International Relations, Modern History, Peace Studies, Asian/ African/ American/ European/ Middle Eastern etc. Studies or other relevant discipline.
Examination Sample: Specialized Paper - Political Affairs (P2)
Examination Sample: General Paper (P2)