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CIPE Investment Security Specialist

Company:	Center for International Private Enterprise
Location:	Yerevan, Armenia
Duration:	19 months (July 2025 – January 2027)
Deadline:	15 August 2025

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TERM:

Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking a full-time Investment Security Specialist to support the implementation of the project “Responding to the Threat of Corrosive Capital in Armenia: Phase III” under the UK Integrated Security Fund (ISF). This position will be based in Yerevan, Armenia and will play a key role in advancing CIPE’s efforts to institutionalize Armenia’s investment security mechanisms and reduce vulnerabilities to corrosive capital.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Serve as CIPE’s technical lead in Armenia on investment screening and economic security-related reforms.

- Coordinate the multi-agency Investment Security Working Group (ISWG) and ensure its effective engagement and output.

- Provide expert analysis on foreign direct investment trends, sanctions evasion risks, and governance gaps related to critical sectors (e.g., energy, telecom, transport, financial services).

- Support the development and implementation of a national Investment Screening Framework, aligned with international best practices (e.g., OECD, FATF, EU).

- Engage with government agencies, civil society, private sector, and media to foster collaboration and dialogue on economic security.

- Liaise with CIPE partners such as the CELIS Institute, Ameria, and the Center for the Study of Democracy to deliver policy simulations, regional peer exchanges, and technical workshops.

- Draft policy briefs, guidance notes, and contribute to annual economic security publications.

- Monitor risks of corrosive capital and contribute to the development of sustainable tools for investment due diligence and risk assessment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Advanced degree in Law, Political Economy, International Relations, Economic Security, or a related field.

- At least 5 years of professional experience in economic governance, national security, regulatory affairs, or foreign investment screening.

- Strong knowledge of Armenia’s regulatory, legal, and institutional landscape, particularly in investment-related sectors.

- Familiarity with international frameworks such as FATF, OECD, EU FDI screening, and sanctions regimes.

- Experience working with government agencies, think tanks, or donor-funded programs in Armenia or the region.

- Strong analytical writing, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills in both Armenian and English.

- Commitment to CIPE’s mission and understanding of corrosive vs. constructive capital dynamics is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder groups or reform coalitions.

- Familiarity with economic due diligence tools or national security risk assessment methodologies.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested candidates are welcome to apply through CIPE recruitment system via the following link: https://cipe.applytojob.com/apply/sFN91NxXVf/Investment-Security-Specialist

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ABOUT COMPANY:

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the world through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy and is an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and civil society to build the institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include Enterprise Ecosystems, Democratic Governance, Business Advocacy, Women’s Economic Empowerment, Anti-Corruption & Ethics, and Trade.

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