Guatemala’s stunning scenery, pleasant weather and vibrant indigenous culture have lured foreign development professionals to seek work in the Central American nation. Such a pursuit, however, is not without challenges.
Paid positions are reserved for expatriates with niche skills that cannot be found locally. Hence, the most likely path to development work in Guatemala is through volunteering or an internship with an international or local organization.
Downward trend for paid expat positions
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Andrew Wainer@AndrewWainer
Andrew Wainer is director of policy research for Save the Children. He was formerly a senior immigration policy analyst at Bread for the World Institute, which provides policy analysis on hunger and strategies to end it. He has also worked as a journalist and social researcher in Latin America and the United States. Andrew’s research and journalism has appeared in the Los Angeles Times and the Wall Street Journal, among other publications. He holds a master’s degree in Latin American studies from UCLA and is fluent in Spanish and proficient in Portuguese.
