Political Adviser (Subnational), São Paulo

About the role

The British Consulate General in São Paulo is looking for a Political Adviser to join its Political Team. The adviser supports the team in developing a subnational strategy, reporting and strengthening stakeholder engagement across Brazil, reporting to the Senior Political Adviser on São Paulo's local politics and coordinating with other teams on other priority states and cities.

Key responsibilities

• São Paulo political portfolio (40%): monitor and analyse political developments at state and city level, identify key contacts in the Governor's and Mayor's offices, secretariats, legislature and city councils, and advise the Consul General, Deputy Consul General and visiting officials on political engagement and programming for senior visits.
• National subnational coordination and reporting (35%): develop political reporting for other priority states and cities, drawing on Honorary Consuls and colleagues across the Brazil network, and advise posts and colleagues across the network on political engagement.
• Supporting UK objectives and the bilateral relationship (25%): identify subnational opportunities for UK growth, security, climate, science, health, education and investment, support HMG Directors in Belo Horizonte and Recife, and support subnational elements of the bilateral relationship including ministerial visits.
• Lead and coordinate a subnational taskforce or virtual team.

Required profile

• 3 years of experience in politics, public affairs, government relations or a closely related field.
• Fluency in Portuguese and strong written and spoken English, including the ability to draft reporting for UK audiences.
• Legal status to live and work in Brazil.
• Desirable: understanding of how subnational politics shapes national dynamics in Brazil, experience coordinating dispersed teams without formal line management authority, and confidence with digital tools for analysis, tracking and data visualisation.

Required skills

• Clear, evidenced political analysis and reporting for senior readers.
• Building and sustaining a network of external contacts across the political spectrum.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, independent work and sound judgement on sensitive information.

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position (36 hours per week) with a monthly salary of BRL 11,480.38.
• 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's International Academy.