General Information
Position Title
Senior Policy Advisor
Job Category
Leadership
Duty Station(s)
Copenhagen
Seniority Level
Senior Level
ICS Level
ICS 12
Contract Type
Staff - IP - FTA
Contract Level
IP P-5
Posting Start Date
29-Sep-2026
Posting End Date
20-Oct-2026
Duration
1 year initially, renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability
Job Highlight
UNOPS is seeking a highly experienced Senior Policy Advisor to support the Executive Director in navigating complex political environments and multilateral reforms including within the UN system. The position requires political acumen, analytical strength, and critical judgement.
As an operational arm of the United Nations, UNOPS helps the UN, governments, and partners execute peace, humanitarian, and development projects with a strong focus on on-the-ground implementation. UNOPS is a self-financed organization which recovers its costs through fees charged for specific projects.
The Senior Policy Advisor will report to the Executive Director, be based in Copenhagen (UNOPS Headquarters), and will be expected to travel frequently to New York.