SENIOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

GloJobs; Santiago; On-site; CLP 12,000,000 - 18,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UN in Santiago, Chile invites applications for a Senior Economic Affairs Officer (P-5). The role centers on economic and sectoral analysis to support development planning.

You will lead or participate in the formulation and management of mandated programmes, align policies with the 2030 Agenda, and address climate change issues. The incumbent will supervise a team of experts in climate change and collaborate with colleagues across divisions. Application deadline: 31 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Economic and sectoral analysis
• Leads or participates in mandated programmes of economic analysis and formulation of strategies, policies and actions aligned with the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement and the New Urban Agenda.
• Leads and supervises a team of staff and experts in climate change undertaking this work.

Job description

SENIOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER at UN.

Grade: P-5. Location: Santiago Chile. Application deadline: 31 October 2026.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Division, the Senior Economic Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Economic and sectoral analysis

• Leads or participates in the formulation, organization and management of mandated programmes of economic analysis and the formulation of economic strategies, policies and actions aligned with the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement and the New Urban Agenda.
• Leads or participates in the identification of new or emerging development issues of potential concern to the international community related to climate change, and designs and develops programmes to address them.
• Leads and supervises a team of staff and experts in climate change undertaking this work.