The Embassy of Ireland in Brasília is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to fill a full-time Political Officer position on a two-year fixed term contract.
The purpose of the position is to facilitate Ireland’s identification of and reporting on political and economic areas of interest, and to enhance the profile of Ireland in Brazil through strategic and effective public outreach.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Embassy’s political and economic work, and public diplomacy efforts. Responsibilities will include monitoring press and social media; reporting on political and economic developments; research on political, economic, and broader policy areas of interest; actions to facilitate increased bilateral trade between Brazil and Ireland; and management of the Embassy’s messaging on social media. As part of a small team, the officer will also be required to assist in covering other areas of the Embassy’s work from time to time.
The position will require a candidate with a high degree of professionalism, demonstrable political analysis skills, third-level education, fluency in oral and written English and Portuguese, good organisational skills, and the ability to be flexible as demands and priorities change.
How to apply
Completed application forms should be sent via e-mail only to recruitment.brasilia@dfa.ie with the subject line Political Officer.
Applications must be received before 23:59 hrs. (local time) on Sunday 26 June 2022. No applications will be accepted after this deadline.
Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.
No phone enquiries please.
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