Application Guide

How to Apply for Country Operations Associate for Latin America and the Caribbean

at Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure

🏢 About Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure

The Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI) is unique as a non-profit focused on building foundational technology systems that empower individuals across critical sectors like health, education, and climate response. Unlike typical tech companies, CDPI works directly with governments to implement shared building blocks like eKYC and payments infrastructure, creating scalable public benefit. Someone might want to work here to drive tangible social impact through technology at a systemic level across Latin America and the Caribbean.

About This Role

This role involves identifying high-potential countries for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) implementation across Latin America and the Caribbean, building relationships with government officials, and transforming policy problems into DPI opportunities. It's impactful because you'll directly support countries in adopting technology that improves access to essential services like healthcare, education, and financial inclusion for millions of people. You'll serve as a bridge between technical solutions and real-world policy implementation.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning virtual meetings with government officials in different time zones across Latin America to discuss DPI opportunities, followed by researching specific country needs and priorities to identify implementation opportunities. In the afternoon, you might develop training materials on DPI concepts, coordinate with technical teams on pilot implementations, and prepare briefs on policy-to-technology transformations for internal stakeholders.

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🎯 Who Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years at the intersection of technology and public policy/international development, with specific experience in Latin America or Caribbean contexts
  • Demonstrates proven ability to build relationships with government officials and translate policy needs into technical implementation opportunities
  • Is fluent in both English and Spanish with excellent communication skills for both concise briefs and longer articles about DPI
  • Shows resourcefulness in problem-solving and can work independently while traveling across the region to support pilot implementations

📝 Tips for Applying to Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure

1

Highlight specific experience working with government officials or public sector projects in Latin America or the Caribbean - name countries and projects

2

Demonstrate understanding of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) concepts like eKYC, payments rails, or consented data sharing with concrete examples

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Show how you've transformed policy problems into implementation opportunities in past roles - use specific metrics or outcomes

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Emphasize both your technical understanding and policy/relationship-building skills equally

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Include Spanish-language materials or examples if available, even if not explicitly requested

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience at the intersection of technology and public policy/international development in the Latin American/Caribbean context', 'Examples of building relationships with government officials and translating policy needs into actionable solutions', 'Understanding of DPI building blocks and how they address sector-specific challenges in health, education, or climate response', 'Ability to work independently while traveling and supporting implementations across different countries']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → CDPI's specific projects or partnerships in Latin America or the Caribbean (look for country-specific case studies)
  • → The concept of Digital Public Infrastructure and how it differs from typical digital transformation or e-government initiatives
  • → Current challenges in Latin American/Caribbean countries related to health, education, or financial inclusion that DPI might address
  • → Key stakeholders in DPI implementation (government agencies, international organizations, local partners)
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you identified a high-potential opportunity in a developing country context and built relationships to advance it
2 How would you approach transforming a specific policy problem (e.g., healthcare access) into a DPI implementation opportunity in a Latin American country?
3 What experience do you have with eKYC, payments systems, or consented data sharing in public sector contexts?
4 How would you conduct training sessions on DPI concepts for government officials with varying technical backgrounds?
5 Describe your experience working remotely while managing relationships and implementations across multiple countries
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on technical skills without demonstrating policy understanding or government relationship experience
  • Generic applications that don't specifically address Latin America/Caribbean context or DPI concepts
  • Overemphasizing corporate tech experience without showing public sector or international development relevance

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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