About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking an Urban Planner for a temporary National Project Personnel (NPP) role based in Santiago, Chile. The position supports the project aimed at improving technical capacity and enabling conditions to mobilize public climate finance for Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) projects, accelerating the implementation of Chile’s Framework Law on Climate Change. The professional will provide technical support to the formulation team, focusing on the collection, processing, and representation of territorial and geospatial information for the project portfolio. Responsibilities include generating base and thematic cartography, processing high-resolution aerial surveys using RPAS and photogrammetry, developing planimetry in AutoCAD, creating 3D models and renders, and estimating project costs and pre-investment profiles.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration as a National Project Personnel (NPP) contract in Chile
- Professional experience within a specialized agency of the United Nations
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and governmental counterparts such as the Ministry of Environment (MMA)
Who can apply?
- University degree in Architecture, Geography, Urban Planning, or a related field linked to urban/territorial planning, geomatics, or territorial management
- 5 years of relevant experience in urban and territorial planning
- Practical knowledge of Spanish
- National of Chile or resident in the country with a regular work permit
Required documents
- Completed online profile on the FAO recruitment portal
- Updated curriculum vitae/resume
When to apply
- Application opening date: October 30, 2026
- Application deadline: November 13, 2026, at 22:59:00
How to apply
- Go to the FAO recruitment website and access the job search portal
- Complete your profile online and submit your application for position number 2602246
- Ensure all required qualifications and documentation are fully submitted before the deadline
Additional information
- The position is offered as a temporary contract for 3 months with the possibility of extension.
- The duty station is Santiago, Chile, within the FAO Representation in Chile (FLCHI).
- FAO does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Academic credentials must be obtained from an institution recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) maintained by IAU/UNESCO.
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…
- You have a degree in architecture, geography, or urban planning paired with at least 5 years of professional experience in territorial planning.
- You possess strong technical command over GIS tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS Pro, topographic planimetry, and CAD software.
- You are authorized to work in Chile and can commit to a 3-month temporary assignment based in Santiago.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract duration is initially set for 3 months, offering short-term engagement rather than permanent employment.
- Fluency in practical Spanish is required as the working language and interaction with local ministries take place in Spanish.
- The application window is very brief, closing on November 13, 2026.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for urban planning and geospatial professionals in Chile looking to apply their technical skills to high-impact climate change and sustainability initiatives within the United Nations system.
Our take
Qualified urban planning professionals residing in Chile with strong GIS and cartography expertise should apply promptly before the November 2026 deadline.
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