Foreign and Security Policy Analyst, British Embassy Brasilia

About the role

The British Embassy in Brasilia is looking for a Foreign and Security Policy Analyst within its Political Team. The postholder leads analysis and reporting on foreign and multilateral policy, public security, illicit finance and justice and home affairs issues (including migration), supports the Second Secretaries (Political) in monitoring Brazilian politics and government policy, and helps the Ambassador, senior Embassy leadership and visiting UK Ministers shape engagement that advances UK priorities. The role is based in Brasilia, with an initial period of virtual working possible while relocating.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and report on Brazilian foreign, multilateral, security, justice and home affairs policies, assessing implications for UK interests.
• Build and maintain a network of contacts across federal and state government, diplomatic missions, international organisations, NGOs, academia and think tanks, including the academic community in political sciences and the MFA's Rio Branco Institute.
• Produce briefings, research and written analysis for Ministers, senior Embassy staff and UK Government stakeholders, often to tight deadlines.
• Plan and deliver visits, events and engagement programmes for the Ambassador, senior staff and visiting delegations.
• Support the management and delivery of Political Team programme activity, including budgets, subject to funding availability.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree or above in a relevant subject such as social or political science, international affairs, business administration or law.
• At least 2 years of experience in political analysis, policy work or managing international cooperation projects related to foreign policy, public security, illicit finance and/or justice and home affairs.
• Experience engaging politically and building relationships across the Brazilian foreign policy or security and justice landscape.
• Excellent English and Portuguese, spoken and written, including writing reports for senior audiences in English.
• Legal status to live and work in Brazil; applicants must complete the full online application form.

Required skills

• Ability to deliver competing demands under pressure to a high standard.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and good political judgment.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Brazil and the region.
• Desirable: programme/project management experience and experience organising high-profile events.

What we offer

• Monthly salary of BRL 11,480.38, with tax abatement for eligible non-local staff.
• Health and dental care, life insurance, bus transportation allowance and meal vouchers.
• Flexible working arrangements, a generous leave package and learning and development opportunities.
• Unsuccessful appointees may be placed on a 6-month reserve list.