Communications Intern

Latin America and the Caribbean Visiting Scholar

Web/Database Programmer

Internship Opportunity at the Center for International Private Enterprise
Washington, D.C.
Summer 2009

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy and a non-profit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. For 25 years, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and journalists to build the civic institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include anti-corruption, advocacy, business associations, corporate governance, democratic governance, access to information, the informal sector and property rights, and women and youth.

This internship is an opportunity to gain experience in communications and outreach by supporting CIPE’s communications team. CIPE’s communications team provides direction and support for CIPE-wide communications as well as program-specific outreach. As CIPE identifies new audiences and maintains contact with its existing network, crafting the right message to reach the right group remains a key objective.

Tasks, in coordination with the communications department:

• Assess CIPE needs and current capabilities in organization of contacts and databases through consultation with regional program staff and others.
• Develop an organizational framework for contacts organization.
• Develop and present (to communications staff) a draft plan for organizing CIPE general and region-specific contacts.
• Implement a final plan to organize CIPE general and region-specific contacts.
• Create a written plan for contacts maintenance.
• Other communications and outreach tasks as assigned by the communications team, including writing, editing, and other communications support.

Candidates should be enthusiastic about international development and democracy and about communications and outreach activities. An undergraduate student or young professional in communications or international studies preferred, but others are also encouraged to apply. Impeccable organizational skills are required, as well as an ability to work with a team and develop a strong strategy. Familiarity with MS Outlook.

The position entails a minimum 20 hours per week during the summer at CIPE’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.; exact days and hours are negotiable. This is an unpaid internship, though a small stipend will be provided to cover transportation.

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and one-page statement of interest
(subject line: LAST NAME communications intern) to:

Caroline Scullin
Communications Director
communications@cipe.org

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Visiting Scholar Opportunity at the Center for International Private Enterprise
Washington, D.C.
Summer – Winter 2009

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:

• Research and write entries for Revista Perspectiva’s Spanish language blog (www.revistaperspectiva.com/blog)
• Help administer Revista Perspectiva’s blog 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.

Candidates should be enthusiastic about the role the private sector plays in development and democracy, particularly pertaining to Latin America and the Caribbean. A graduate student is preferred. Strong writing and editing skills in Spanish are required.

The position entails a minimum 24 hours per week at CIPE’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.; exact days and hours are negotiable.

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and brief writing sample (in Spanish) to

Martin Friedl
Program Officer, Latin America and the Caribbean
mfriedl@cipe.org
1155 15th Street, N.W.
Suite 700
Washington, D.C.  20005

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Position:      Web/Database Programmer

Reports To:    Information Officer

Scope:

1.  Protect the security of data, programs and code-sets utilizing industry best-practices for backup, testing, version-control and change management.
 
2.  Provide custom programming and database development services in support of existing and new software applications.
 
3.  Assist with data mining and development of custom interfaces, reports and business intelligence.
 
4. Maintain an accurate real-time inventory and version history of database systems.
 
5. Extract and provide database dictionaries, at the table level, as required for maintenance and development.
 
6. Design, develop, test and implement programming interfaces and customization as directed, following Change Management procedures.
 
7.  Maintain and develop service oriented architecture in data migration.
 
8.  Translate business model best practices into data governance programming rules.

Experience or Skills Desired:

• BA or BS from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience integrating MDM, BI, Change Management and SOA into database systems.
• Expert-level mastery of ACCESS, SQL, Java and other defined languages/tools.
• 3-4 years experience in office environment

Interested parties should forward resumes and cover letters to jobs@cipe.org

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CIPE offers a salary competitive with other international non-governmental organizations and an excellent benefits package.  Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States; CIPE is unable to sponsor employees for work visas.

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