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A Hardship
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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

  1. Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge16%
  2. Policy, Governance & International Affairs12%
  3. Programme & Project Management12%
  4. Partnerships, Fundraising & Business Development8%
  5. 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%

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Guides & Info

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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.

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