View Vacancy - Cyber and Technology Adviser, LATAC

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Policy

Main purpose of job:

Contribute to the delivery of FCDO cyber objectives across Latin America and the Caribbean , as set out in the UK’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy. The FCDO is responsible for delivering the international dimensions of the National Cyber Strategy 2022 (NCS) and International Technology Strategy 2023.

Roles and responsibilities:

 

 Cyber and Technology Adviser, LATAC

The British Consulate General Sao Paulo is looking for an experienced and motivated candidate for the post of Regional Cyber and Technology Adviser. Cyber features prominently in the UK’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy and is one of the UK's Top Tier security issues. The FCDO is responsible for delivering the international dimensions of the National Cyber Strategy 2022 (NCS) and International Technology Strategy 2023.

To do this, the FCDO depends on its growing International Cyber Network. We are adding new roles to bring a step change in the delivery of UK’s international cyber objectives; in a context where the threats to the UK and our partners is growing, and the UK’s expertise and leadership are increasingly in demand. This role will join a regional Latin America and Caribbean (LATAC) cyber network (with staff in Brazil, Mexico and Jamaica) and the British Consulate in Sao Paulo.

The FCDO and regional LATAC Cyber Network seeks to:

  • Support the governance of cyber, digital, data and critical technologies and promote a free, open, peaceful and secure cyberspace. ​
  • Build capacity so LATAC countries have stronger capabilities, political resolve, governance, and systems for investigating and disrupting cyber threats and enhancing national resilience.
  • Raise awareness of cyber threats affecting the UK’s international partners, supporting them to respond to malicious activity in cyberspace and to deter future incidents.
  • Project the UK on the international stage as a thought leader on cyber policy, and as a world leader in cyber security, technical capability and capacity building.
  • Provide FCDO and other UK government departments with timely and valuable analysis and insight about cyber, digital, data and critical technologies relating to countries in LATAC.
  • With DBT, promote the UK’s cyber security industry to businesses and governments in the region, enhancing trade in cyber security solutions between the UK and LATAC countries.
  • Support, enable and advise staff in UK embassies and consulates in LATAC so they are delivering cyber and tech security objectives confidently and effectively.
  • Support delivery of the international cyber objectives of other government departments such as Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), Department for Business and Trade (DBT), National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Ministry of Defence (MoD), in line with the NCS.

The Regional Cyber and Technology Adviser will join a small regional network covering LATAC. The post holder is anticipated to divide their effort between Brazil, South America provide and support to pan-regional initiatives in LATAC. The position is based in the British Consulate General Sao Paulo with opportunities for travel within Brazil and to other countries according to business need.

In addition to supporting the strategic objectives of the network outlined above, the Regional Cyber and Technology Adviser will:

  • Lead and coordinate UK government engagement with the private sector on cyber and technology security in Brazil and the wider region, working closely with Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and UK-Brazil Tech Hub. Build and maintain a network of contacts in the private sector.
  • Lead and coordinate UK government engagement with the research and academic community on cyber and technology security in Brazil and the wider region, working closely with the FCDO’s Science & Innovation Network (SIN). Build and maintain a network of contacts in the academic and research sector.
  • Track and monitor a range of salient cyber and tech topics in Brazil and the region and provide high quality and timely reporting to His Majesty’s Government in the UK.
  • Enhance the external communications of the LATAC Cyber Network by projecting UK messages at events and coordinating with the communications teams of our missions in LATAC.
  • There will be opportunities to design and deliver projects in support of the above objectives, and to support existing projects. For example, the UK is currently working with the Federal Ministry of Education on the design of a cyber security curriculum for schools. The UK also supports the training of LATAC diplomats in international legal issues related to international cyber governance. There are likely to be opportunities to work with multilateral partners such as the Organisation for American States and Inter-American Development Bank.

In addition, the successful candidate will need to:

  • Provide guidance, leadership – and where needed coordination - to current HMG resource working on this thematic area in the region.
  • Maintain a good awareness of relevant UK government policies on cyber, digital, data and critical technologies, both international and domestic, and communicate these policies externally when needed.
  • Support the South America Cyber Lead with bilateral engagement in Brazil and the region, including the delivery of high-level bilateral dialogues and events.

The role presents unique opportunities to advance UK relationships at a time when these issues are of increasing importance on the international agenda.

This role requires a strong background in cyber security and/or technology policy issues. We welcome applicants with a private sector, NGO, academic or public sector background.

Education and experience:

  • At least 5 years of experience working on cyber security or technology issues in either the private sector, NGO, academia or public sector.
  • A BA/BSc degree or higher in any subject. This is not a technical cyber security role, though an understanding of technical concepts would be helpful. We welcome applications from candidates with a range of educational backgrounds whether this is technical (e.g. computer science, engineering) or otherwise (e.g. international relations, economics).
  • Excellent knowledge of the cyber security and technology landscape in Brazil and South America as well as cyber security in an international strategic context.

Skills & Motivation:

  • Excellent research, analysis, presentation and report writing skills. Confidence in public speaking and giving presentations. Excellent written and spoken English and Portuguese.
  • Ability to operate with autonomy, whilst coordinating closely with a wide range of internal stakeholders across a large, international organisation.
  • A flexible mind-set and willingness to adapt to new priorities and urgent tasks as they emerge.
  • A valid passport.
  • The ability to attend official functions outside of office hours; and a willingness to undertake some air travel, including overnight stays.

Good written and spoken Spanish

 

Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing
14 June 2023
Senior Executive Officer (SEO)
Full-time
36
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Brazil
Sao Paulo
British Consulate General
1
BRL
15,762.10
7 August 2023
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

he British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities. 
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