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Visiting Scholar

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The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is a non-profit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that promotes market-oriented reform and democratic development around the world. It is one of the core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy. CIPE works with local private-sector partners to strengthen and develop economic and political institutions through policy advocacy. Typical programs are directed at expanding private-sector participation in policymaking, supporting entrepreneurship, and building the capacity of business associations.

This visiting scholar position is an opportunity to gain experience while providing support to CIPE’s Latin America and the Caribbean Department.

Responsibilities include:

  • Help generate content for a soon to be launched Perspectiva website, an interactive online medium that creates a space for discussion and information-sharing regarding current economic and political issues that affect Latin America.
  • Maintain weekly, if not daily, contact with members of CIPE’s partner network, and daily contact with a Colombia-based web editor to facilitate CIPE’s engagement in the website.
  • In conjunction with program staff, coordinate events hosted by the LAC Department.
  • Conduct research on relevant economic and political issues in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • Assist the Latin America and Caribbean team as required, including but not limited to: translation, reviewing partner reports, mass mailings, briefings on local events, etc.


Qualifications

Candidates should be enthusiastic about the role the private sector plays in development and democracy, particularly pertaining to Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as knowledgeable on social media and effective communication techniques. A graduate student is preferred. Strong writing and editing skills in Spanish are required.

The position entails a minimum 21 hours per week at CIPE’s headquarters in Washington, DC; exact days and hours are negotiable. A stipend will be paid to the visiting scholar.


Contact Details


Application Instructions

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and brief writing sample (in Spanish) to jobs@cipe.org (subject line: LAST NAME-LAC Scholar).

No phone calls please.

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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