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Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean application page.
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- 7/21/2026
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Analista de sistemas para la elaboración del nuevo Sistema de Información y Registro de Educación Extraescolar (SIREEX) de Guatemala
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL) is seeking a Systems Analyst Consultant based in Guatemala to develop the functional specifications and interface designs for the new Extra-School Education Information and Registration System (SIREEX). This role serves as a critical bridge between the conceptual framework consultants and the software development team, translating module maps and statistical variable dictionaries into precise technical inputs for programming. The consultant will work iteratively through four phases: appropriating inputs and mapping operational processes, creating functional specifications and responsive interface prototypes for priority modules, refining designs for complementary modules, and consolidating documentation while supporting testing and knowledge transfer to the Ministry of Education's technical teams. The position aims to strengthen the educational system's capacity to collect, analyze, and utilize data for inclusive policy-making under the 'Closing Educational Gaps' project. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in systems engineering or computer science, with proven experience in functional analysis, process documentation, and interface design. Fluency in Spanish is mandatory, and prior experience with public sector information systems in Guatemala is desirable. The contract is fixed-term, lasting approximately 8 months.
Closes 7/28/2026Senior Staff Assistant, G7
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile
The Senior Staff Assistant (G7) provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The role involves managing complex correspondence, scheduling, travel arrangements, and confidential information processing. The incumbent supervises other general service staff, handles data analysis and visualization for decision-making, and coordinates with internal teams and external stakeholders. The position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in UN administrative rules, and the ability to work under pressure. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in administrative services, finance, or human resources, along with specific experience in protocol matters and supporting high-level officials. Fluency in English and Spanish is mandatory, with additional desirable languages including French, Chinese, Arabic, or Russian. The role is locally recruited in the duty station area.
Closes 8/5/2026Elaboración del estudio “Una métrica para la previsión de la demanda de cuidados”, en el marco del proyecto “Economía del cuidado para el desarrollo económico sostenible con igualdad de género en Amér
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is seeking a consultant to conduct and write a comprehensive study titled 'A metric for forecasting care demand' under the project 'Care Economy for Sustainable Economic Development with Gender Equality in Latin America and the Caribbean'. The consultant will produce a 50-page analytical document synthesizing current methodologies for forecasting care needs, analyzing relevant indicators, and proposing new metrics to better understand understudied aspects of care. Key responsibilities include developing the theoretical framework and measurement units for care (including shadow wages), analyzing care demand by demographics (age, gender, socioeconomic status, health), examining international care indicators, and evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of existing metrics. The consultant must deliver preliminary and final versions of the study, incorporating technical feedback from ECLAC and GIZ. The role requires deep expertise in care economy research, time-use analysis, and gender-focused social policies, delivered remotely over a six-month period.
Closes 7/27/2026Consultoría Diseño E Implementación Del Acuerdo De Paz Y Mecanismos Habilitantes
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇨🇴 Bogota, Colombia
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is seeking a Consultant to strengthen the governance, financing, and institutional coordination framework for implementing restorative measures associated with the Colombian Peace Agreement. The role involves defining typologies for restorative projects, analyzing institutional barriers, and designing enabling mechanisms. Key responsibilities include reviewing and classifying restorative measures, developing policy documents to address operational barriers, and creating a visualization platform structure to support the Peace Agreement's implementation. The consultant will also produce an operational manual with governance adjustments and recommend capacity transfer methodologies. The ideal candidate possesses a professional degree in economics, industrial engineering, public administration, or related fields, along with ten years of experience in high-impact project management, public policy, or rural development. Strong skills in governance, institutional articulation, technical writing, and financial instrument design are essential. Fluency in both Spanish and English is required. This is a 12-month contract based in Bogota.
Closes 7/27/2026Análisis de las políticas de desarrollo productivo en Baja California: trayectoria, instrumentos e impacto sobre la transformación productiva
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico
This consultancy involves conducting a comprehensive analysis of productive development policies in the state of Baja California, Mexico. The consultant will examine the trajectory, instruments, and impact of these policies on productive transformation, specifically focusing on the periods 1970-1990, 1991-2010, and 2011-2026. The study aims to characterize Baja California's economic, social, and demographic variables, analyze state capacities, and identify policies with significant impacts on exports, technology adoption, employment, and environmental sustainability. The resulting analysis will serve as input for a volume on subnational productive development policies in Mexico and contribute to the project 'Regional Integration and Green Productive Development.' The consultant will review documentation, develop a research protocol, and systematize findings according to a nine-phase policy lifecycle framework. The role requires delivering a high-quality analytical report, participating in virtual or in-person meetings, and ensuring all work is original and properly cited. The position is home-based with a duration from July 31, 2026, to December 30, 2026.
Closes 7/27/2026Análisis de las políticas de desarrollo productivo en Chihuahua: trayectoria, instrumentos e impacto sobre la transformación productiva.
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico
This consultancy involves a comprehensive analysis of productive development policies in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, to inform a broader volume on subnational policies and support CEPAL's regional project on green productive development. The consultant will conduct a deep historical and structural review of economic, social, and demographic variables, examining policy trajectories from 1970 to 2026. Key tasks include developing a research protocol, characterizing Chihuahua's productive structure, analyzing the impact of past policies on exports, technology, employment, and sustainability, and identifying best practices. The role requires synthesizing findings into a final report that offers policy recommendations, adhering to CEPAL's methodological framework. The consultant will work remotely, submitting deliverables in Spanish, and participating in virtual or in-person meetings. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills in public policy and economic development, with the ability to produce high-quality research outputs under supervision.
Closes 7/27/2026Análisis de las políticas de desarrollo productivo en Oaxaca: trayectoria, instrumentos e impacto sobre la transformación productiva.
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico
CEPAL seeks a consultant to conduct an in-depth analysis of productive development policies in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The role involves reviewing documentation, developing a research protocol, and characterizing Oaxaca's economic, social, and demographic variables. The consultant will analyze state capacities and productive policies across three historical periods (1970-1990, 1991-2010, 2011-2026), identifying their impact on exports, technology, employment, and environmental sustainability. The output will be a comprehensive study contributing to a volume on subnational productive policies in Mexico and supporting CEPAL's regional project on green productive development. The consultant works remotely, submits reports in Spanish, and participates in virtual or in-person meetings under supervision.
Closes 7/27/2026Análisis de las políticas de desarrollo productivo en Tamaulipas: trayectoria, instrumentos e impacto sobre la transformación productiva
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico
CEPAL seeks a consultant to conduct a comprehensive analysis of productive development policies in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. The role involves reviewing historical policy frameworks (1970-2026), characterizing the state's economic and social structure, and evaluating the impact of implemented policies on key indicators such as exports, technology adoption, employment, and environmental sustainability. The consultant will produce a detailed study that serves as input for a broader volume on subnational productive policies in Mexico and contributes to the regional project on green productive development. Responsibilities include developing a research protocol, analyzing policy instruments and governance mechanisms, and providing recommendations based on a nine-phase policy lifecycle model. The consultant will work remotely, submit deliverables in Spanish, and participate in virtual or in-person meetings. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills in public policy and economic development, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for sustainable and inclusive growth.
Closes 7/27/2026Consultoría Diseño De Instrumentos Financieros Y La Estructuración De Proyectos De Inversión Pública Para La Implementación De Medidas Restaurativas
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇨🇴 Bogota, Colombia
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is seeking a Consultant to strengthen financing mechanisms, governance, and institutional articulation for the implementation of restorative measures and projects. Based in Bogota for a 12-month duration, the consultant will identify actors and funding sources, incorporate projects into public investment instruments, and develop operational tools. Key responsibilities include analyzing budgetary barriers, proposing public/private financing mechanisms, and defining adjustments for program-based budgeting in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The role also involves designing a visualization platform structure for the Truth Commission (JEP) and creating an operational manual for private sector governance. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in economics, administration, or social sciences, with ten years of experience in public policy design, results-based management, and financial instrument formulation. Strong skills in quantitative/qualitative data analysis, institutional coordination, and technical report writing are essential. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
Closes 7/27/2026Análisis de las políticas de desarrollo productivo en Jalisco: trayectoria, instrumentos e impacto sobre la transformación productiva.
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive analysis of productive development policies in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. The role involves evaluating the trajectory, instruments, and impact of these policies on productive transformation, specifically within the context of ECLAC's broader project on regional integration and green productive development. The consultant will review existing documentation, develop a research protocol, and perform a detailed characterization of Jalisco's economic, social, and demographic variables. Key responsibilities include analyzing state capacities, examining policy implementation across three historical periods (1970-1990, 1991-2010, 2011-2026), and identifying policies with significant impacts on exports, technology adoption, employment, and environmental sustainability. The consultant must synthesize findings into a final study that contributes to a volume on subnational productive policies in Mexico. The work is home-based, requiring strong analytical skills, knowledge of industrial policy, and proficiency in Spanish. The consultant will report to the Head of the Unit of International Trade and Productive Development at the ECLAC Mexico subregional headquarters.
Closes 7/27/2026Senior Staff Assistant, G7
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile
The Senior Staff Assistant (G7) provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The role involves managing complex correspondence, scheduling, travel arrangements, and confidential information processing. The incumbent supervises general service staff, handles data analytics and visualization for decision-making, and coordinates with internal teams and external stakeholders. The position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in UN administrative rules, and the ability to work under pressure. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in administrative services, finance, or human resources, along with specific experience in protocol matters and supporting high-level officials. Fluency in English and Spanish is mandatory, with additional desirable languages including French, Chinese, Arabic, or Russian. The role is locally recruited in the duty station country.
Closes 7/31/2026Internship - Conceptual and analytical strengthening of ECLAC’s Digital Development Observatory (ODD), with an emphasis on artificial intelligence.
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile
This internship supports ECLAC’s Digital Development Observatory by reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing AI policy documents across Latin America and the Caribbean. The intern will identify key strategies, regulatory initiatives, and governance frameworks, organizing this information to highlight regional trends, gaps, and commonalities. Responsibilities include mapping policy priorities, contributing to website content and analytical products, and maintaining structured documentation. The role requires strong analytical skills to synthesize complex policy data and produce clear, policy-oriented reports. The ideal candidate is a student in the final year of a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program, or a recent graduate, with a degree in Public Policy, Statistics, Development Economics, Digital Economy, or a related field. Basic knowledge of the economics of science, technology, and innovation is required. Fluency in Spanish is mandatory, while English and French are working languages. The internship is unpaid, lasts four months, and is based in Santiago de Chile.
Closes 8/3/2026colección de información estadística, preparación de cuadros y gráficos e informes analíticos sobre gasto de los hogares y empleo cultural
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is seeking a consultant based in Santiago to contribute to a research project on household expenditure and cultural employment. The role involves processing data from household income and expenditure surveys to generate indicators on cultural spending (using CCIF/COICOP classifications) and cultural employment (using ISCO-08 and ISIC Rev. 4). The consultant will also support data recovery and processing for COMTRADE databases (SA/HS 2022). Key responsibilities include preparing comparative tables and graphs with explanatory notes, drafting a ~5-page report section on household expenditure, and co-authoring a 35-45 page chapter on cultural employment. The consultant will also create thematic sidebars as agreed with the project counterpart. The position requires a strong background in economics or social sciences, with prior experience in social policy or quantitative social information management. Fluency in Spanish is required for reporting, and English knowledge is needed for bibliographic review. The contract is for four months.
Closes 7/22/2026Judicialización del Beneficio de Prestación Continuada (BPC/LOAS) en los tribunales federales: análisis a gran escala de patrones y determinantes
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil
This consultancy involves developing an automated workflow to collect and analyze federal court proceedings related to the Benefício de Prestação Continuada (BPC/LOAS) social benefit in Brazil. The role requires using web scraping, large language models (LLMs), and administrative data cross-referencing to investigate judicialization patterns, case outcome determinants, and claimant profiles. The consultant will design a structured and vector database, calculate procedural metrics (duration, success rates, appeals), and produce a national analytical report with evidence-based policy recommendations to improve INSS administrative procedures and reduce litigation. The work aims to support future public platforms for monitoring BPC judicialization and includes delivering source code and datasets. The position is based in Brasília for a duration of 360 days, requiring fluency in Portuguese and strong technical skills in data analysis, Python, and computational methods applied to legal or social science research.
Closes 8/3/2026Consultancy for programmatic and substantive support in the implementation and follow-up of ECLAC Production, Productivity and Management Division’s work on science, technology, and innovation
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile
This consultancy provides programmatic and substantive support to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Production, Productivity and Management Division. The role focuses on the implementation and follow-up of work related to science, technology, and innovation (STI), technology extension, and entrepreneurship under a specific Cooperation Agreement with the Republic of Korea. The consultant will prepare technical reports and analytical products to support these activities. Key responsibilities include organizing expert group meetings, policy dialogues, and regional workshops; providing substantive support to intergovernmental processes, including the Conference on Science, Innovation and ICT; and contributing to analytical work on productive development and innovation policies. The role also involves conducting research, compiling information, and preparing publications and knowledge products. The consultant will participate in international, regional, or national meetings and perform necessary administrative tasks. The position is based in Santiago with an expected duration of one year. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree in economics, engineering, public policy, or a related field, along with advanced computer skills. While a Master's or Doctorate is desirable, the role emphasizes practical experience in economic research, policy formulation, and the application of economic principles in development programs, particularly within the Latin American and Caribbean context.
Closes 7/31/2026Economic Affairs Officer, P4
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is seeking an Economic Affairs Officer (P4) to report to the Chief of the International Trade and Integration Division. This mid-level professional role focuses on economic and sector analysis, intergovernmental support, and technical cooperation. Key responsibilities include monitoring economic developments in infrastructure, transport, and logistics; conducting independent research and drafting policy reports; and providing substantive support to intergovernmental bodies such as the General Assembly and UNCTAD. The officer will design and monitor technical cooperation projects, advise national governments, and conduct training workshops. A significant component of the role involves collecting and analyzing data to identify trends, utilizing data visualization methods to support data-driven planning and decision-making. The incumbent will also supervise junior staff, organize expert meetings, and represent the organization at various levels. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills in economics, proficiency in data analytics, and a proven track record in policy formulation and advisory services. The role requires high-level communication skills to tailor messages for diverse audiences and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. The position is based in Santiago, Chile, and involves periodic travel to member states.
Closes 8/9/2026Economic Affairs Officer, P4
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile
The Economic Affairs Officer (P4) at ECLAC's ILPES institute supports Latin American and Caribbean economic and social development. Key responsibilities include conducting economic and sector analysis, designing policy recommendations, and formulating development strategies for intergovernmental bodies. The role involves monitoring economic trends, drafting reports, and providing substantive support on public management, governance, and institutional capacity-building. The officer also designs and monitors technical cooperation projects, undertakes missions to member states, and represents the unit in meetings. Additional duties include supporting the Director and Executive Secretary with institutional publications, reviewing junior staff work, and utilizing data visualization methods to analyze trends for decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in economic analysis and policy formulation within the Latin America and Caribbean context, with strong skills in data analytics and technical cooperation. The role requires high-level professional competencies, including professionalism, planning, and creativity, while adhering to UN standards of efficiency and integrity.
Closes 8/3/2026Senior Programme Management Officer, P5
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile
The Senior Programme Management Officer (P5) at ECLAC leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies for fundraising and resource mobilization for extrabudgetary technical cooperation projects. The role involves directing programme/project development, monitoring, and assessment, while ensuring the implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines across all activities. Key responsibilities include coordinating policy development, conducting research and data analysis, and supervising the preparation of written outputs such as reports and studies. The officer manages outreach activities, designs training workshops, and leads field missions. Additionally, the position requires managing budget and funding coordination, serving as a spokesperson, and establishing partnerships with key officials. The role demands strong leadership, mentoring staff, and utilizing data analytics for decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses advanced university degrees in business, management, economics, or related fields, combined with significant experience in project management and resource mobilization within international organizations. Proficiency in English and Spanish is mandatory, with French or Portuguese desirable. The role emphasizes professionalism, strategic planning, accountability, and the ability to navigate complex organizational environments to achieve ECLAC's mission of economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Closes 7/24/2026
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