Oportunidade - Embaixada do Reino Unido

Economics Intern 

Interested in Economics and Politics?

Want to make a real difference to Brazil – UK relations?

The British Embassy invites applications from students in at least their 4th semester for the 
above part time position. This is a challenging and rewarding position within the Economics 
Team at the British Embassy. The successful candidate will be involved in:

 Analysing and reporting on significant macroeconomic and international trade issues in 
Brazil with a particularly focus on research, statistics and designing graphical 
representations; 
 Compiling and updating a reference database of keys facts and figures on the Brazilian 
economy;
 Maintaining a new web-based mechanism to share our analysis with key stakeholders;
 Promoting the UK's wider economic and political objectives, including on economic 
reform, and trade policy.

The successful candidate will develop their already strong analytical capability and 
strengthen both oral and written English skills (with a particular focus on economic 
language). On-the-job support and feedback will be provided and where possible, 
opportunities to combine the academic interests of the successful candidate with Embassy 
work will be identified. The job scope is closely aligned to the Foreign and Commonwealth 
Office (FCO)’s foreign policy priorities, particularly building Britain’s prosperity. More details 
can be found at www.fco.gov.uk.

The successful candidate will be ambitious and self-motivated with excellent analytical, 
interpersonal, and communications skills in both English and Portuguese. A good 
understanding of the Brazilian economy and Brazil’s economic reform agenda would be a 
strong advantage. Applicants must also have excellent computer skills, particularly with 
Excel (including both spreadsheet and graphical representation functions). Experience in 
web design would also be an advantage.

Main purpose of job

To support the Economics Team in all aspects of its work. 

Duties and responsibilities 

 Assisting the Economics team in analysing and reporting on Brazil’s economic 
developments, with a particularly focus on research, statistics and designing graphical 
representations.
 Compiling and updating a reference database of keys facts and figures on the 
Brazilian economy.
 Supporting the preparation of the monthly ‘Economic Focus’ bulletin.
 Maintaining a new web-based mechanism to share our analysis with key stakeholders 
 Assisting in the organisation of economics related visits and events. 
 Promoting the UK's wider economic and political objectives, including on economic 
reform and trade policy.
 Providing other ad-hoc administrative support to the Economics Team as and when 
required. 

Closing deadline for applications: 10/08/13.

Candidates will be interviewed in English.

20 hours per week

Please send CV and covering letter in English with two professional references by e-mail to: 
brasiliahr@fco.gov.uk with the subject IECO.