Senior Project Manager, Measuring Globalization - Latin America focus

Prominent international think tank, one of the largest in Europe, is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the Global Projects team in their Washington, DC office.

The project seeks to identify important emerging issues of global economic and financial concerns, and develop new ideas for managing these challenges on the international stage. This role focuses on the Latin American region.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for establishing a global network of policymakers and experts

• Act as in-house expert on various global economic and financial issues

• Publish research, reports and analytical pieces

• Participate in external discussions of these issues

• Help develop strategies for the Foundation to enter new regions, particularly Latin America

• Responsible for raising funds from partnering organizations to help finance project activities

• Manage all project events

• Responsible for budget oversight and managing interns

Thiis organization offers a congenial, dynamic work environment and the opportunity to work with a talented, dedicated staff. Exceptional benefits package includes annual bonus, fully paid parking/metro, 401K contribution, fully paid health, generous vacation/personal leave, and more.

Qualifications

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in international economics and/or finance

• 3+ years of work experience in business management

• Background working on Latin American issues

• Fluent in Spanish or Portuguese

• Strong research/writing background with creative thinking on economic and financial issues

• Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of relevant international topics

• Solid understanding of the US political system

• Existing network of US and Latin American policy experts, corporate leaders, and other industry experts

• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with high-level clients

• Proven success as a self-starter in a fast paced environment

• Flexible to travel internationally

Candidate must be U.S. citizens

Contact Details

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Contact:

Abbe Walter

Telephone:

202-659-4800

Email:

awalter@oppun.com

Application Instructions

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Please submit resume, salary history and cover letter to:

awalter@oppun.com, Opportunities Unlimited

Please include in subject line: Senior Project Manager, Global Projects / Latin America