UN & IGO jobs in Santiago
Chile
- Duty station conditions
- A Hardship
- Hiring organizations
- 8 organizations
- Active roles
- 13 active roles
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About Santiago
Santiago is a major Latin American multilateral hub, notably through the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean and a broad country-office ecosystem. It is a city for regional economic analysis, social development, public policy, statistics, climate, gender, and technical cooperation, as well as Chile-focused programs.
- International role
- Regional economic and development hub for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Core context
- Economic policy, statistics, social development, climate, and regional cooperation
- Language context
- Spanish is important; requirements vary by vacancy
Santiago Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 16
- Jobs last month
- 12
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active organization
ECLAC
Top Skills
- Report Writing (29%)
- Data Analysis (25%)
- Data Visualization (21%)
- Capacity Building (14%)
- Policy Analysis (14%)
Top Job Functions
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge16%
- Policy, Governance & International Affairs12%
- Programme & Project Management12%
- Partnerships, Fundraising & Business Development8%
- Administration & Executive Support6%
Top Sectors
- Economic Development & Poverty Reduction43%
- Children & Youth11%
- Culture, Heritage & Creative Industries11%
- Human Rights11%
- Labour, Employment & Social Protection11%
Top Contract Types
- Consultancy18%
- Roster11%
- Temporary7%
Experience Levels
- Mid level32%
- Entry level29%
- Senior level21%
- Intern / Grad18%
Required Languages
- Spanish86%
- English68%
- French7%
Most Advertised Grades
- I-118%
- NPSA-514%
- G-67%
- P-27%
- P-37%
- P-57%
Top hiring Organizations
Guides & Info
Explore official local information, UN employment guidance and practical resources for working in Santiago.
Useful links
UN salary
- Hardship classification[1]
- A Effective 2026-10-01
Career guides
How to apply for jobs in Santiago
1Choose a relevant vacancy+
Compare your experience, education, skills and languages with the requirements in the official notice.
2Prepare your application+
Tailor your CV and cover letter to the role, using specific examples from your experience.
3Apply through the employer+
Follow Apply now to the official recruitment portal and submit before the stated deadline.
Questions about careers in Santiago
Why is Santiago important for international careers?
It hosts a major UN regional commission and a wider Latin American development ecosystem.
Are roles Chile-focused?
Some are, while others serve Latin America and the Caribbean; read the mandate.
What should applicants emphasize?
Show the relevant regional, policy, analytical, technical, or operational experience.
Sources
- Hardship: ICSC mobility and hardship classification
- Jobs and hiring trends: IGO Jobs database and methodology




