Main Purpose of Job:

The UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has overall responsibility for promoting UK trade across the world and attracting foreign investment to our economy.

We are a specialised government body with responsibility for negotiating international trade policy, supporting business, as well as delivering an outward-looking trade diplomacy strategy.

The vacancy is for one intern who will provide commercial and administrative support to the Healthcare and Life Sciences team, based in the British Consulate-General São Paulo.

The selected candidate will support the connection of investors, companies, universities and researchers with British expertise and products, for the purposes of import, distribution, manufacturing and technical and institutional cooperation, promoting the expansion of British companies to Brazil. Besides the intermediation of contact between institutions in the United Kingdom and Brazil, the team also develops strategic actions in market access, aiming at harmonising international regulatory parameters in the health area.

You will have the opportunity to participate at commercial meetings, fairs, internal and external events, in order to develop your professional skills and experience to enhance your future career prospects.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the organisation of events such as trade missions, seminars and other special events
• Keep databases updated (Customer Relationship Management, contacts, events, activity trackers, etc.)
• Manage everyday operational and business support activities
• Provide support to political analysis for the team’s activities
• Conduct market researches and identify business opportunities
• Give support to possible demands from UK stakeholders about Brazil
• Attend trade fairs and official events when necessary
• Monitor the internet, newspapers and specialised magazines gathering information for the team and producing newsletters

This position is based at the British Consulate General in São Paulo.

• Undergraduate Student (2nd or 3rd year), preferably in International Relations, Business, International Commerce, Marketing, a healthcare related area or related disciplines.
• The person should also be flexible, dynamic and pro-active.
• Strong organization skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Portuguese, and excellent communication and presentation skills with both languages.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office package.