View Vacancy - Oil & Gas and Maritime Industries Intern
Main purpose of job:
Give commercial and administrative support to DIT Energy Team at the British Consulate in Rio de Janeiro.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) has overall responsibility for promoting UK trade across the world and attracting foreign investment to our economy. We are a specialised government body with responsibility for negotiating international trade policy, supporting business, as well as delivering an outward-looking trade diplomacy strategy.
Inside DIT at the British Consulate General, the successful candidate will work at the Energy sector and learn from a very experienced team. The intern’s core focus will be the maritime sector as well as Oil and Gas.
- Respond to enquiries from Brazilian and UK companies in Brazil;
- Assistance in the production of market analysis, lists of contacts, sector overview and small translations.
- Assistance in the organisation of events such as trade missions, receptions, seminars (travel bookings, visiting programmes, preparation of welcome packs, etc.) and attend official events when needed.
- Assist the team with the deliveries of tailored reports by contacting customers whenever necessary over the phone or by e-mails for follow-ups.
- Regularly update client relationship system (Data Hub) and keep internal databases updated.
- Keep sector charts, texts and presentations updated with accurate information.
- Maintain the team’s shared area by organising and updating files
- Ad hoc duties as necessary (e.g. photocopies, setting up and accompanying meetings, escort visitors within the building, filing etc).
The British Mission in Brazil is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups are equally encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to work and live in Brazil is required.
This opportunity is closed to applications.