We are

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, cooperation and working with global organisations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 145 diplomatic representations, known as EU Delegations, similar to embassies.

The EU Delegation in Brasilia represents the European Union in the Federal Republic of Brazil, working in close coordination with the Embassies of the EU Member States. The Delegation ensures bilateral relations in the political, economic, trade, scientific, technological and cooperation areas within the framework of the Strategic Partnership with Brazil.

One of the founding principles of the European Union is  to encourage, promote and recognize diversity, making sure that any form of diversity is approached with respect.

The Delegation's main tasks include:

o    to promote and defend the values and interests of the EU;

o    to give visibility and promote awareness of the EU in Brazil ;

o    to ensure the promotion and follow-up of the EU priorities and policies in areas of mutual

interest;

o    to carry out the tasks of the local EU Presidency;

o    to support other EU Delegations in the region, in particular in the areas of cooperation and IT services.

We offer

• We offer a post of Trade Affairs Officer in the Trade Section. The recruited person will be assigned functions depending on the needs of the Delegation. The successful candidate will provide assistance to the Head of Trade Section in contributing to the development of EU-Brazil relations by assisting in the implementation of the EU's trade policy in Brazil and by reporting on Brazil's trade policy and other relevant developments.

Specific tasks include the following:

• Follow Brazil trade policy and its developments and prepare periodical reports, sectorial notes, and statistical analysis. 
• Assist in coordinating and developing relations between Headquarters (the Directorate-General for Trade, based in Brussels, Belgium) and the Brazilian authorities  on trade and trade-related issues including in the context of the formal bilateral trade and trade related EU-Brazil Committees. 
• Assist in preparing the regular meetings of EU Trade and Economic Counsellors and assist in further developing relationships with the Economic and Trade Counsellors in the EU Member States' Embassies. 
• Analyse trade and trade-related market access barriers existing in Brazil and assist the Head of Section in defining the way forward on tackling and where possible removing them. 
• Prepare and/or participate in visits, seminars, workshops and conferences. 
• Assist in identifying and developing trade-related contacts with Brazilian business organisations, chambers of commerce, academia, civil society organisations, etc. 
• These tasks can be modified if necessary.

The working environment and conditions are as follows:

• Place of employment: Brasilia
• Group and starting basic salary: Group 1 – Minimum basic salary 17.215 BRL
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday: from 08h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 17h30 and Friday 08h00 to 13h30 – Total 37.5 hours per week. The working hours can be changed according to local law and by needs of the Delegation.

We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

We look for

• Education, knowledge and skills:

- University Degree in Economics; Law; International Relations, Political Sciences or     similar.

- Excellent knowledge of the Brazilian trade policy, macro-economy, economic institutions and operators. Good knowledge of the Mercosur economic integration process and of the Brazilian political stage.

- Studies or experience related to international trade, in particular with regard to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) or to other international trade bodies,  as well as knowledge/studies related to the EU structure/functioning and its trade policy would be an asset.

- Experience in sustainable development issues – especially on environment and climate change – would also be an asset..

• Languages: English and Portuguese (C1). Good knowledge of Spanish and/or French would be an asset.
• Minimum working experience: candidates will, after obtaining the qualifications mentioned above, have acquired at least 3 (three) years of relevant professional experience related to the tasks described above.
• Expected performance: reliability and high standards of excellence; flexibility and readiness to work in close cooperation with the team; availability to assume back-up role when needed; openness to acquiring new skills and learning EU working procedures; discretion in handling sensitive information; resilience.
• Analytical skills: ability to conceptualize problems, identify and implement solutions, capacity to structure information, ease at calculation and numerical analysis of trade related statistics.
• Character references: multi-tasking, motivated, sense of initiative and responsibility, good presentation skills, strong team spirit, self-reliable, excellent organisational skills, respecting deadlines, ability to deal with stressful situations, sense of discretion, confidentiality and responsibility, and ability to work effectively and independently in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
• Minimum physical requirements: long term sitting and work in front of screen.

How to apply

Please send your application and supporting documents to

DELEGATION-BRAZIL-VACANT-POSTS@eeas.europa.eu

The package should include a motivation letter and a detailed Europass CV in English. (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/documents/curriculum-vitae )

The process

After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the selection process by the Committee set up for this purpose.

Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of selection may include shortlisting of candidates based assessment of the information provided in the motivation letter and CV, practical testing and interviews.

Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually.

The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone: please address any queries concerning this procedure to DELEGATION-BRAZIL-VACANT-POSTS@eeas.europa.eu

Deadline for applications: 08/08/2023.               

Brasília-DF, 30/07/2023