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Working at ECLAC is contributing to a better development of Latin America and the Caribbean, proposing new policies to support and build a more equal and just continent. ECLAC is committed to greater inclusion and gender parity among its staff, here you can find different career opportunities.

 

Opportunities

Positions for 1 year or longer. For defined periods of time from one to five years to perform functions of a certain duration or those that are part of the regular and continuous activities of the Organization. It may be renewed for up to five years at a time, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and the Organization's needs.

Vacancy Duty station Aplication deadline
STATISTICIAN SANTIAGO DEC 25, 2024
STATISTICIAN SANTIAGO DEC 25, 2024
STAFF ASSISTANT SANTIAGO DEC 19, 2024
TEAM ASSISTANT SANTIAGO DEC 27, 2024
PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT PORT OF SPAIN DEC 31, 2024
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER SANTIAGO JAN 15, 2025
DOCUMENTS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT SANTIAGO JAN 2, 2025
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER PORT OF SPAIN JAN 19, 2025
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS ASSISTANT PORT OF SPAIN JAN 8, 2025

Temporary appointments are used to fill positions for less than one year to meet seasonal or peak workloads and specific short-term requirements. Temporary appointments may, however, be extended beyond one year only when there are surge requirements, operational needs related to field operations and where circumstances have allowed for special projects with finite mandates. Temporary appointments, including the initial appointment and any subsequent extensions, may not exceed 24 months at any given time. Staff members holding a temporary appointment are considered external candidates when applying for job openings.

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STAFF ASSISTANT SANTIAGO DEC 12, 2024
TEAM ASSISTANT MEXICO CITY DEC 16, 2024

A consultant is a recognized authority or specialist in a specific field, engaged by the Organization in an advisory or consultative capacity. They perform results-oriented functions which normally involve analyzing problems, directing seminars or training courses, preparing documents for conferences and meetings, or writing reports on matters within their area of expertise. Consultants usually will have a significant number of years of relevant experience and are highly qualified in their area of expertise.
An individual contractor provides the Organization with expertise, skills or knowledge for the performance of a specific task or piece of work which would be short-term by nature. The assignment may involve full-time or part-time functions.

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The internship's objective is to give you firsthand experience of the daily working environment at the United Nations. You will have a real opportunity to work with our team, collaborating directly with outstanding and inspiring career professionals and senior management. You will be exposed to high-profile conferences, participate in meetings, and contribute to analytical work as well as the organizational policy of the United Nations.
Initially, you will take on a level of responsibility commensurate with your abilities; however, the potential for growth is yours to develop. These internships have a minimum duration of 2 months and a maximum duration of 6 months. To apply, you must be enrolled in the final year of an undergraduate university program, a graduate program, or be a recent graduate with a university degree.

Vacancy Duty station Aplication deadline
Economics Affairs Intern: data analysis and carbon pricing SANTIAGO DEC 19, 2024
Science, technology and innovation policy intern SANTIAGO JAN 1, 2025
Social Affairs Intern SANTIAGO DEC 16, 2024

The UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat. It consists of an entrance examination process and professional development once those who are successful start their career with the UN.
The YPP examination is held once a year in different subject areas, depending on the needs of the UN. YPP is open to nationals of participating countries.

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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program contributes to peace and development in the world through volunteerism. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well-supported United Nations Volunteers into the development program and to promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism.

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Testimonials

Elsa Gutierrez-Lopez

Senior Research Assistant

Mexico

What do you like most about working at ECLAC?

  1. The people in the office are solidly trained to do their jobs, so you can always learn a lot. They are experts in their field.
  2. The topics I work on are a great motivation. Social issues, what I work on in the Social Development Unit, have the most impact, in my opinion.
  3. I feel that the work I do has an impact on people, which motivates me a lot to work at ECLAC and in the United Nations. I'm not just working for a salary or to produce something, but for someone's well-being.

What do you think of the organization's work environment?

I find it to be a good environment. The organization globally has paid a lot of attention to zero tolerance for discrimination, racism, workplace harassment, and sexual harassment. In ECLAC Santiago, there is a whole building that has been adapted to include people with various types of disabilities.


What are the contributions of ECLAC to Latin América and the United Nations?

CECLAC is a think tank, a center for developing thoughts, analysis, and knowledge production according to the needs of our countries in the region. Its studies are academically rigorous and solid, allowing governments to make more assertive decisions and ensuring constant production and improvement of public policies.

Linn Leigland

Associate Librarian

Norway

What do you like most about working at ECLAC?

When I have the interview I got a very good vibe from the team, I felt that this is a nice place to work, I got a good impression on the work environment and also it sounded quite varied, that I could use my skills but also learn new things, which I like when I can contribute but also learn. I thought that was a nice opportunity to learn Spanish.


What do you think of the organization's work environment?

I really like the work environment and my team, I feel that it is a very supportive team, collaborating in many different projects together, which I like when you can create things with a team. I like the variation as well, I am working on videos, writing articles, planning different projects with colleagues, a good variety.


What are the contributions of ECLAC to Latin América and the United Nations?

Our research has an impact. It’s important for the countries in Latin American but is also used in other countries in academic resources outside the region.