British Embassy
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
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The British Embassy in Brasilia invites applications from students in at least their 3rd semester for the above part-time position.
This is an exciting opportunity within the Prosperity Group. The intern will provide support to the Agriculture team and Trade and Economics team, including analytical and data support on agricultural trade and market access, as well as administrative support.
This is a great opportunity to be part of an international team that contributes to a high-profile agenda on Agriculture and Trade.
The position will suit an energetic, motivated self-starter with an interest in agriculture, trade and economics. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive team. We also expect strong organisational skills, attention to detail and commitment to the tasks.
The successful candidate will be involved in various agriculture and market access tasks, which will include the following:
- Compiling and updating a reference database of key facts and figures about UK-Brazil agricultural and wider trade policy.
- Drafting briefings on agricultural trade and market access issues for key meetings and taking notes / minutes of these meetings.
- Provide support for high level government visits and events, including scheduling meetings, organising travel and liaising with key stakeholders (internally and externally).
- Preparing and maintaining stakeholder mapping and engagement plans.
- Conducting research and providing support for analysis and reporting on the latest developments on Brazil’s trade agenda.
- Updating key documents and internal systems to support the market access agenda.
- Providing wider administrative, logistical and translation support to the Agriculture and Trade & Economics teams as necessary.
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- Ongoing undergraduate studies in International Relations, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy or other relevant degree.
- Excellent IT skills, including Excel.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Team-work skills, open to learn and receive feedback.
Language requirements:
Language: English and Portuguese
Level of language required: Fluent English and Portuguese (spoken and written).
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- Knowledge of Brazilian trade policy and ongoing negotiations.
- Familiarity with public trade databases.
- Project management skills.
- Administrative skills, for example, organising meetings, writing readouts and managing trackers.
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together
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12 February 2025
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Internship
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Part-Time, Temporary, Fixed Term
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30
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12 months
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Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
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Brazil
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Brasilia
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British Embassy
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1
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BRL
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BRL 1,867.47
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monthly
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24 March 2025
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Applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Brazil.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.
If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
Learning and development:
The Brazil network has a learning culture, including regular coffee & learns and opportunities for job-shadowing
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Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 12 February 2025.
If the job is suitable for flexible working patterns, please provide details: Hybrid, with 3 days a week in the office. May change in the future.
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