SENIOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

United Nations; Santiago; Presencial; CLP 86.042.000 - 124.283.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

United Nations in Santiago is seeking a Senior Economic Affairs Officer to lead the Economics of Climate Change Unit within ECLAC’s Sustainable Development and Human Settlements Division. The role oversees policy advisory work, research, and regional cooperation to advance climate-resilient development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Based in Santiago, the post requires strategic leadership, expertise in climate economics, and collaboration with governments and international partners to

Responsabilidades

• Head the Economics of Climate Change Unit within the Sustainable Development and Human Settlements Division.
• Report to the Chief of the Division on strategy, policy and program implementation.

Descripción del empleo

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Job Network : Economic, Social and Development

Job Family : Economic Affairs

Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-5

Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings

Job Opening Job Opening ID: 283588 Job Network : Economic, Social and Development Job Family : Economic Affairs Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-5
Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings Duty Station : SANTIAGO
Department/Office : Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean Date Posted : Sep 17, 2026
Deadline : Oct 31, 2026

This position is located in the Economics of Climate Change Unit at the Sustainable Development and Human Settlements Division. The Senior Economic Affairs Officer will act as Head on the Economics of Climate Change Unit and report to the Chief of Division. The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the five regional Commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. Please visit our website at www.eclac.org for further information.