Are you an experienced Policy Adviser looking for a new challenge?
Would you like to bring your policy skills and networks to a dynamic team?
The New Zealand Embassy in Brasília is seeking a Policy Adviser (Political) to help advance and support New Zealand’s interests in Brazil.
This role has a political, multilateral and development focus, with a portfolio spanning across foreign policy, domestic politics, climate change, Indigenous engagement, human rights and multilateral issues. Responsibilities include research and analysis, preparing reports and briefings, supporting the Embassy’s engagement with a range of stakeholders, organising high-level and official visits, translation and interpretation. The position is also responsible for administration of the New Zealand Embassy Fund, which supports development projects through small grants.
We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills and a focus on delivery, who is a thoughtful communicator, a team player, professionally proficient in both English and Portuguese, and able to leverage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in support of the Embassy’s objectives. A thorough understanding of the Brazilian political context is essential. A background in government or Embassy work, foreign policy or international development would be desirable.
The indicative starting salary is BRL 16,000 per month, dependent on skills and experience.
If this sounds like you, please download the full position description below.
Please send a letter of application (in English, no more than one page, and in PDF format) setting out why you are applying for the position and providing examples of how you meet the job criteria and a CV (also in English – in PDF format) to embaixada.novazelandia@mfat.net before 9am on 29 July Brasilia time.
The successful applicant will be employed on local terms and conditions (CLT) and must have the right to work in Brazil. Obtaining and maintaining the appropriate working visa is the responsibility of the applicant and any offer of employment is subject to this. If applicable, relocation to Brasília is to be undertaken at the expense of the applicant.