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UN DPPA

Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UN DPPA)

New York, United States United Nations System Founded 2019

Pay system, contracts & programmes

How pay and appointments work at UN DPPA.

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Salaries, post adjustment, allowances and benefits are set by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) — broadly consistent across UN agencies, funds and programmes. How UN pay works ›

What UN DPPA typically hires at

Based on 45 postings in the last 12 months. Net base = annual salary before post adjustment/allowances.

Grade Share of postings Est. net base / year
G-level
7%
Local scale — varies by duty station
P-3
4%
$71,335 – $92,127
P-4
4%
$86,027 – $108,485
P-5
2%
$103,165 – $126,441
Consultant
4%
Daily fee (varies)
Internship
20%
Stipend (varies)
Other/Unspecified
58%
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Main duty station: New York. Take-home changes with post adjustment & hardship there.
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Contract types

The contract mix shapes benefits eligibility — staff posts (P/GS) carry pension, health and allowances that consultancies and volunteer roles usually don’t.

Staff position · 76% Internship · 20% Consultancy · 4%

Estimate take-home pay at UN DPPA

A UN salary is not one number. Net base, post adjustment for the duty station and hardship where it applies go on; pension and health insurance come off. The calculator builds that stack layer by layer on the live ICSC scale.

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UN salary scale data last synced 1 Sep 2026 · Source: ICSC.

About UN DPPA

  • New York, United States
  • Founded 2019
  • United Nations System

The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) plays a central role in United Nations efforts to prevent deadly conflict and build sustainable peace around the world.DPPA monitors…

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Latest UN DPPA Jobs
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
CON Chief and Senior Professional
Staff position
Posted 2 weeks ago Closes 12 Oct 2026
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
CON Chief and Senior Professional
Staff position
Posted 2 weeks ago Closes 12 Oct 2026
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
CON Chief and Senior Professional
Staff position
Posted 2 weeks ago Closes 12 Oct 2026
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
CON Chief and Senior Professional
Staff position
Posted 2 weeks ago Closes 12 Oct 2026
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
CON Chief and Senior Professional
Staff position
Posted 2 weeks ago Closes 12 Oct 2026
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