Main purpose of job:

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the UK government body charged with securing the UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment and championing free trade. It also promotes ‘green’ exports and supports international ambitions to accelerate the global transition to net zero. In Brazil, DBT operates within the British Embassy in Brasília, and Consulates in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and Recife.
 
The UK is considered a world leader in low carbon energy, underpinned by a firm commitment to delivering a low carbon economy, having the right policies and drivers in place to encourage deployment and cost reduction, as well as being a global centre for project financing.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work on one of the most important export campaigns for the UK Government in Brazil. You will work as part of DBT’s Renewable Energy Team, based at the British Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro. The team is responsible for assisting UK companies, organisations, trade associations, and academic institutions, in their efforts to export, build strategic partnerships, and exchange knowledge and best practices with Brazilian counterparts, as well as build government-to-government collaboration in these sectors.
 
You will work as part of a team committed to helping Brazil to build a more diverse and competitive Energy Transition Strategy, diversify even further its renewable energy matrix, in order to meet international sustainable development goals, with British expertise. 

Role and responsibilities:

Provide general assistance to the sector team, which includes:

• Respond to enquiries from Brazilian and UK companies.
• Assistance in the production of market analysis, lists of contacts, sector reports, and translations.
• Support in the organisation of events such as trade missions, networking receptions, webinars, meet the buyers, seminars, fairs, conferences, and workshops.
• Keep Data Hub (strategic system for tracking and managing relationships with the UK and international businesses) and databases regularly updated.
• Keep sector charts, texts, and presentations updated with accurate information.
• Keep the team’s folders, documents, systems, and spreadsheets stored in an organised manner.
• Produce a monthly newsletter with highlights from the Brazilian Renewable Energy market.
• Support the Renewable Energy team in the interactions with the Marketing and Communications Team.
• Ad hoc duties as necessary (e.g., photocopies, setting up and accompanying meetings, escorting visitors within the building, etc.).

• The successful candidate should be a 2nd or 3rd year student in Administration, Economics, International Relations or other related disciplines, with a particular interest in international trade and clean growth.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).
• Good knowledge of MS Office software, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams and Word.
• Good research and report writing skills, including ability to produce market analysis.
• Ability to manage databases and carry out administrative tasks.
• Ability to manage your own time and work under deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• The successful candidate must also have good interpersonal communication skills and be a strong team-player.
• Legal status to live and work in Brazil in your own right, from time of application.