UN Jobs in Chile 2026
Explore active UN jobs and international vacancies in Chile, with hiring duty stations, organizations, market insights and application guidance.
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Showing 14 of 14 active roles.
Research Assistant
Human Resources Intern
Associate Data Specialist
Apoyar la adaptación de contenidos y la implementación de un curso regional sobre estadísticas de género, incluyendo un módulo virtual sobre costos y retorno de la inversión en cuidados, así como la r
Post Technical Assistance Implementation Monitoring Specialist
Research Assistant
Consultoría de apoyo a la implementación de iniciativas intersectoriales en Ciencia y Cultura
Práctica Profesional en Marketing Services
Coordinador Pedagógico para la Unidad de Habilidades para la Vida y el Trabajo
Human Resources Specialist
Procurement Assistant
Senior Social Affairs Officer
National Officer, Natural Sciences
Chief Security Officer
Popular Chile UN Job Searches
Common ways candidates explore Chile vacancies by duty station, opportunity type and employer.
About Chile
Chile’s public, cultural and international activity is concentrated in Santiago. Beneath the Andes, the city combines business districts, historic neighbourhoods, universities, museums, parks and broad suburbs. The north, coast and far south contrast sharply, but Santiago is its institutional centre.
Daily life is neighbourhood-led. Metro and buses cover much of the city, although its scale makes a home near regular destinations valuable. Districts vary in density, green space, services and commute times. Seasonal conditions and the basin setting make indoor comfort and air-quality information practical considerations.
Chile’s regional international-organization presence is significant. Santiago hosts ECLAC, the UN regional commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, and FAO’s regional office for the same region. These institutions, with UN country partners, make the city a centre for regional economic analysis, statistics, social policy, food systems and climate-resilience work.
Chile Hiring Duty Stations
All duty stations recorded in the directory, including current vacancies, known headquarters and archived listings. Only locations with an active vacancy are clickable.
Organizations Hiring in Chile
Organizations represented in active Chile vacancies.
Working in Chile
Santiago is the main IGO duty station, with ECLAC creating a distinctive Latin American and Caribbean regional market in economic analysis, policy, social development, research, statistics and conference support. Other employers add migration, development, humanitarian, programme and partnership roles. International Professional, locally recruited, consultant, intern and NGO terms differ in eligibility, compensation, tax, immigration and relocation. Confirm whether the vacancy is ECLAC Secretariat employment or another employer's contract before comparing its terms.
Why Chile
Regional economic-policy headquarters
ECLAC offers rare careers shaping evidence and policy across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Strong research and data ecosystem
Roles combine applied analysis, statistics, conferences and multilateral policy dialogue.
Spanish-language regional influence
Santiago-based teams collaborate with governments and institutions across the region.
How to apply for UN jobs in Chile
Use IGOJobs to locate Chile vacancies, then apply through the official system of the named employer. ECLAC, IOM, UN agencies, UN Volunteers and NGOs do not share an application account.
1Identify the organisation and recruitment category
Check whether the role is ECLAC, IOM, another UN body, a consultancy, internship or NGO position. ECLAC separately lists fixed-term opportunities and internships in Santiago. The recruitment type determines eligibility, salary, benefits, tax and immigration support.
2Submit through the employer's official portal
Open the original vacancy and complete the requested profile, CV, personal-history form, writing sample, technical proposal or documents by the deadline. Maintain separate accounts for each employer; a Secretariat or ECLAC application does not transfer to IOM, an agency or an NGO.
3Show regional policy, research and language evidence
For ECLAC roles, connect achievements in economics, social policy, population, trade, climate, statistics, data, research, legal affairs, communications or conference services to the notice. Spanish is fundamental for regional engagement; English may be required for UN work. Demonstrate both substantive expertise and ability to work with multi-country stakeholders.
4Confirm the appropriate residence or agreement route
Foreigners in ordinary employment may need Chilean temporary residence or a work route supported by the employer and contract. Chile's migration service also provides international-agreement categories: foreign officials or experts sent by an IGO can receive permission under a valid agreement's conditions. Official or protocol treatment is function-specific and does not automatically cover consultants, local hires or dependants.
5Verify assessments and relocation terms
Expect written assessments, technical presentations, competency interviews, language screening and references. Before relocating, confirm legal employer, duration, pay and tax basis, insurance, pension, residence or protocol process, relocation support, Santiago duty station, travel and family arrangements. Do not work or travel on the assumption that an offer has already settled immigration.
Ordinary temporary residence and international-agreement status
Ordinary foreign employment uses Chile’s employer-supported work or residence route. The National Migration Service separately provides for foreign officials or experts sent by an international organization under an agreement requiring entry for specified tasks. The agreement sets conditions; the Foreign Ministry’s protocol office handles qualifying privileges and official visas. Employer, appointment, agreement and contract determine status. Confirm HR’s route before travel.
Chile Market Insights
Current vacancy activity and the career areas represented across active Chile listings.
Active jobs
14
Added this month
12
+10 vs last monthOrganizations hiring
6
Most active month
August
Most active organization
ECLAC
Most active duty station
Santiago
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Chile International Careers FAQs
Is Santiago the main IGO duty station in Chile?
Yes. Santiago hosts ECLAC, Chile's central regional UN economic-policy employer, alongside IOM and other international institutions. Valparaíso, Antofagasta and other locations can host projects or missions, but most specialist IGO careers are Santiago-based. Check each vacancy's duty station and travel scope.
Do all Chile employers use ECLAC's application system?
No. ECLAC manages its own vacancies and internships, while IOM, UN agencies, NGOs and contractors run different career systems. Use IGOJobs to compare opportunities but submit only in the official portal named by the employer. Profiles and documents do not transfer automatically.
Is Spanish required for IGO jobs in Chile?
Often, especially for ECLAC research, regional government engagement, programme delivery and local roles. English is also important for many international appointments. Follow the notice's specific required and desired language criteria, and provide accurate evidence of professional working proficiency.
Do foreign IGO staff need Chilean temporary residence?
The answer depends on the appointment. Ordinary foreign employment can need a temporary-residence or work route, while an eligible official or expert sent by an IGO may use an international-agreement arrangement. HR must confirm the relevant legal category; an offer itself does not establish status.
Can I apply without previous UN experience?
Yes unless the notice requires it. ECLAC and other Chile employers value relevant economics, public policy, research, data, government, civil-society, development, communications, legal or operations experience. Translate outcomes into the vacancy's stated functional and competency requirements.
Are ECLAC internships a route to a staff job?
They provide relevant experience but do not guarantee future employment. ECLAC lists internships under its own conditions, while fixed-term and other roles have separate competitive recruitment processes. Read the eligibility and appointment terms for each opportunity rather than assuming an internship creates priority.