• Job Description

  Req#: SENIO002232

  Who We Are

  Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security – it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.

  We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers.

  If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

  JOB BRIEF

  The Senior Advisor to the Latin America Program serves as a leading expert and strategist on matters pertaining to Latin America Region. Special focus will be given to Northern Central America; familiarity with Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC)-China relationships or Haiti is preferred. The Senior Advisor works in close coordination with the wider program team at USIP and the regional office in Bogota as well as US and foreign experts and think tanks. The position is based at USIP’s Headquarters (HQ) in Washington, DC and reports to the Vice-President of the Latin America Program. The Senior Advisor will work at a 20 percent level of effort.

  The Institute uses the General Schedule salary tables for administering compensation. Offers are determined based upon candidate qualifications, related experience, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the position.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  Thought Leadership, Representation & Communications:

  • Research and write on topics relevant to USIP’s mission to prevent, mitigate and reduce violence, including analysis and commentary pieces, blog posts, op-eds, and other relevant publications.
  • Represents USIP via speaking engagement and other public and private events on issues related to USIP’s work in general, and the Latin America Program in particular.
  • Convene on- and off-the-record roundtable discussions and serve on and help lead formal and ad hoc working groups on Central America and the LAC-China relationships.
  • Carry out interviews with the Press to disseminate information about USIP’s programs and demonstrate USIP’s expertise and capacity in the region.
  • Support the Latin America program in outreach to United States Government (USG) agencies for partnership opportunities, including identifying potential IAA partners and drafting concept notes in coordination with USIP staff.
  • Help develop and expand USIP’s Central American program in Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Haiti.
  • Organize public and private events with partners from the region, advise on best strategies to have an impact on peace, conflict, and stability in the region, and propose policy options based on these activities.

  Perform other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have a Master’s Degree in relevant discipline such as political science, international affairs, law, or related field required.

  • A minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional experience in policy-making environment is required.
  • Must have demonstrated expertise in Latin America (preferably with a publications record), with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience working in and/or on Latin America.
  • Must have strong research, analytical skills.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Must have the ability to work independently in a complex environment.

  CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS 10/20/23.

  All applicants must be US citizens to be considered for positions with USIP.

  All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

  HOW TO APPLY
  To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:
  1. Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary requirements.
  2. Cover letter
  3. Resume

  Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

  No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.

  USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• About the company

  The United States Institute of Peace is an American federal institution tasked with promoting conflict resolution and prevention worldwide.

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