About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representation in Chile is seeking a Technical Assistant for Incubation and Digital Commercial Development in Peasant Communities under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA). The selected professional will participate in candidate selection for one month and then serve for two months as a tutor in the “1,000 Digital Agents” incubator program. The role involves supporting rural entrepreneurs in designing, developing, launching, and selling digital extension services through weekly virtual meetings and personalized 1-on-1 mentoring.
Salary and benefits
- Temporary contract under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) for a duration of 3 months
Who can apply?
- University degree or higher technical degree in fields related to engineering, administration, agronomy, business, marketing, or other related disciplines
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in entrepreneurship, service development, commercialization, or initiatives leadership
- Practical knowledge of the Spanish language
- Resident in Chile or resident in the country with a regular work permit
- Academic titles or credentials must be obtained from an institution included in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
Required documents
- Complete online profile on the FAO recruitment portal
When to apply
- Posted on: 17/Aug/2026
- Application deadline: 31/Aug/2026, 21:59:00
How to apply
- Go to the FAO recruitment website (Empleo en la FAO)
- Complete your profile online
- Submit your application through the recruitment portal before the deadline
Additional information
- FAO does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Residents of Chile with degrees in engineering, administration, agronomy, or marketing.
- Those with 2+ years of experience in entrepreneurship, service development, or commercialization.
- Professionals comfortable with virtual mentoring and digital sales strategies.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract is very short-term, lasting only 3 months.
- The role involves a high volume of weekly virtual meetings and 1-on-1 mentoring.
- Applicants must be residents of Chile or hold a regular work permit for the country.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant or freelancer looking to gain experience in digital extension and rural entrepreneurship within a UN-affiliated incubator program.
Our take
Professionals in Chile with a background in entrepreneurship and digital sales, interested in a very short-term engagement, should apply, while those seeking long-term employment should pass.
Ready to apply?
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