Climate and Environment Policy Officer, British Embassy Brasilia

About the role

The British Embassy in Brasilia is recruiting a Climate and Environment Policy Officer (Executive Officer grade) for its Climate Team. The role is primarily based in Brasilia, with alternative locations such as Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo possible if needed. It covers policy research, reporting, stakeholder management and support to engagements, visits, missions and events, with strong coordination across other HMG teams.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Climate Policy Lead in monitoring and analysing Brazil's climate commitments, including its NDC, action plans and deforestation targets
• Help prepare London Climate Action Week, including event delivery and stakeholder engagement
• Monitor climate finance and market mechanism developments, lead collective reports and briefing materials, contribute to monthly reporting and produce flash reports
• Build knowledge management systems for the Climate Team, including briefings, core scripts and in-depth analysis
• Develop a network of government counterparts and partner organisations in Brazil and support the planning and delivery of senior engagements
• Coordinate and deliver climate policy events (visits, seminars, conferences) with support from the Climate Intern, and support the Communications team in reviewing social media and media content

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Climate and Environment Science, International Relations or Public Policy
• 3 years of experience in a relevant field, for example with national or state government, international organisations or agencies, preferably in climate change
• Excellent spoken and written English and Portuguese
• Legal right to live and work in Brazil

Required skills

• Strong understanding of international climate change policy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks and priorities, with problem-solving and attention to detail
• Desirable: experience managing diverse, senior-level relationships and proven research and reporting skills

What we offer

• Monthly salary of BRL 11,480.38, with salary abatement for staff not liable to pay local income tax
• Health and dental care, life insurance, bus transportation allowance and meal vouchers
• Flexible working arrangements, a generous leave package and learning and development opportunities, including the FCDO International Academy

Applications close on 23 November 2026; candidates must complete the full online application form, including behaviour-based questions, and apply only through the official British Government vacancy site.