Vacancy Announcement no. 01/2024 - Science, Technology, and Innovation

EMBASSY OF BRAZIL IN NEW DELHI 

FINAL RESULTS - APPROVED CANDIDATES (07/03/2025)

1. Yash Agarwal

2. Gaurvi Singh

3. Abhinav Khansali

4. Ujjawal Bhatnagar

Science, Technology, and Innovation – Technical Assistant (1 vacancy)

(Vacancy announcement nº 01/2024)

The Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi (hereinafter referred to as the “Embassy”) hereby announces one vacancy for the role of Technical Assistant (AST) in the Embassy's Science, Technology, and Innovation Sector (SECTEC).

Applications for the selection process will be open from 23 December 2024 to 4 February 2025 and will be governed by the rules of this announcement.

A. Duties and responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the Technical Assistant (AST) include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Drafting official messages and processing correspondence of the SECTEC;
2. Identifying relevant local stakeholders and supporting the preparation of events, agendas, and meetings for Brazilian missions or interlocutors in the Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) sector;
3. Selecting, translating, and disseminating news and information on Brazilian innovation ecosystems;
4. Preparing statistics, surveys, and other technological/commercial intelligence activities;
5. Preparing information, studies, and reports on the STI sector;
6. Cultivating contacts with local stakeholders and maintaining a contacts database;
7. Assisting with commercial complaints or customs issues of Brazilian researchers or entrepreneurs;
8. Drafting STI content for the website, social media, and other digital platforms;
9. Providing general support for the activities of the SECTEC.

B. Qualifications and skills:

The candidates shall be able to fulfil the following requirements:

a)       Qualifications:

1. A bachelor's or undergraduate degree in business, economics, foreign trade, international relations, or other fields relevant to SECTEC activities is essential.
2. A master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable.
3. Fluency in written and spoken English and Hindi is essential.
4. Fluency or working knowledge of Portuguese is highly desirable. Knowledge of Spanish would be appreciated.
5. Previous experience working in an Embassy or an office environment is desirable.

b)       Skills:

1. Computer literacy, including solid knowledge of Microsoft Apps (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Teams, SharePoint) and visual communication tools. Knowledge of PowerBI and Python or similar would be highly appreciated;
2. Interest in and previous experience with STI issues is an asset;
3. Strong drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills;
4. Experience with social media platform management;
5. Ability to multitask, weigh competing priorities, and work on different projects simultaneously;
6. Good organizational skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
7. Commitment to continued learning and improvement.

C. Salary and working conditions:

1. Working hours: Monday to Friday (44 hours/week). Working hours are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm but may be adjusted by executive decision with due notice to employees.
2. Initial monthly remuneration: ₹ 60.000,00 (sixty thousand Indian rupees). Once the contract comes into effect, the Embassy will deduct the employee’s due tax, as determined by Indian law.
1. Employment conditions, including social security and tax arrangements, are regulated by Indian law, not by Brazilian law.
2. The employment contract will have a fixed term of one (1) year, renewable upon mutual agreement. There will be a single remunerated probation period of six (6) months.
3. There will be a 13^th salary for every calendar year and medical insurance for the employee and immediate family, according to contractual conditions and provisions.

D. Applications:

1. In order to apply, the candidates must send digital copies of all mandatory documents listed under the following item (D.2) via e-mail to scitech.newdelhi@itamaraty.gov.br and admin.newdelhi@itamaraty.gov.br with the subject heading ‘Selection Process 01/2024 – Application – [CANDIDATE'S FULL NAME]’.
2. Only applications supported by the full set of required documents will be accepted.
3. Applications period: from 23 December 2024 to 4 February 2025.
4. The following documents must be submitted as part of the application:       

                 i.     A cover letter detailing the applicant’s motivation to apply for the position (1 page maximum);

                 ii.     Copy of a valid, official identity document (Aadhar, PAN card, passport, or equivalent);

                 iii.     For non-Indian applicants, including Brazilian nationals, proof of the permanent authorization of residence in India and legal permission to engage in full-time paid employment for an undetermined length of time within the terms of the Indian law;

                 iv.     Fully completed application form;

                 v.     A signed statement confirming the understanding that the vacancy does not constitute a position within the Brazilian civil or public service (Annex 1 of this Vacancy Announcement);

                 vi.     Proof of registration with the local social security system. In the case of Brazilians who, due to local legislation, are prohibited from doing so, proof of inability to join the system;

                 vii.     Updated Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages);

                 viii.     Recommendation letters from former employers;

                 ix.     A certificate to provide evidence that the applicant completed a higher education degree;

                 x.     Brazilian nationals applying for the vacancy (whether holding any other nationality or not) must present the following documents (in accordance with Decree n. 1570/1995, art. 10, item VII, § 2º):

                         a) Valid Brazilian passport;

                         b) Certificate of voting compliance record (“Certidão de quitação eleitoral”, available at https://www.tse.jus.br/servicos-eleitorais/autoatendimento-eleitoral#/certidoes-eleitor);

                         c) Certificate of military service enrolment or discharge from military service for Brazilian male applicants under the age of 45;

                         d) Signed statement confirming that the applicant does not hold any public post or employment in Brazil (which can be found in the application form).

     5. The following are optional documents that could be additionally submitted at the candidate’s discretion:

                   i.      Certification of language competence at proficiency level in English;
                  ii.      Certification of user competence for the Microsoft Office and Windows suite;
                 iii.      Any other documents attesting relevant academic and professional qualifications.

F. Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of three phases:

       i.     Evaluation of the CV and submitted documents. Selected candidates will be contacted and invited to attend the second phase;

       ii.     A written test in English to assess the candidate’s language proficiency and their relevant general knowledge pertaining to the role of Technical Assistant in the STI sector (as per Section A above). Selected candidates will be contacted and invited to attend the third phase;

      iii.     An interview for a broader evaluation of the candidate’s skills, such as language, communication, and interpersonal skills.

1. The applicant’s final grade will be the sum of the points pertaining to the three phases.
2. Shortlisted applicants for the third phase must bring to the interview all the original documents, along with their photocopies, according to the requirements set out in this announcement, plus the application form and the signed statement (which can be found in the application form). Original documents or authenticated photocopies will be only used to verify the photocopies and will be returned to the applicants. No photocopying will be available at the Embassy. Originals without their corresponding photocopy will not be accepted.
3. For all phases of the selection process, the shortlisted applicants are requested to arrive 15 minutes before the set start time.

E. General rules:

1. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
2. The application for the vacancy implies that the applicant knows and accepts all terms and deadlines established in this announcement. Applications with false or inexact information or which do not fulfil the required criteria will be rejected.
3. For candidates with equal performance in the selection process, preference will be given to those with greater competence in Portuguese language.
4. The Embassy will not accept applications by mail or after the submission deadline. There will be no exchange of correspondence with the candidate during the application phase.
5. Applicants shall not claim to be unaware of the details of this announcement.

F. Request to view tests and appeal submission

1. Applicants will be able to submit an appeal to the preliminary results. The appeal does not have the effect of suspending the results of the tests in accordance with the schedule of this vacancy announcement.
2. The deadline for submitting an appeal is 48 hours after the publication of the provisional results, which must be submitted to the Selection Committee as an e-mail to scitech.newdelhi@itamaraty.gov.br with the following subject heading: ‘Selection Process 01/2024 – Appeal – [CANDIDATE’S FULL NAME]’.
3. Appeals submitted either after the deadline or in a different format, as set out in this announcement, will not be accepted.
4. The final decision of the Selection Committee on any appeal will be definitive.

G. Results:

1. The final result of the selection process is expected to be published on the website of the Embassy of Brazil as per the Embassy's convenience and priority: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-nova-delhi/embassy-of-brazil-in-new-delhi;
2. The approved applicant, on accepting the job, must present himself/herself to the Administration Section of the Embassy on the agreed date to sign the contract of employment and start working;
3. The current selection process will be valid for a period of one year from the date of the publication of the results. The approved applicant may, in accordance with their performance, be called to fill in another vacancy in the same job category should it arise during that time, be it either permanent or temporary;
4. When presenting to the Administration Section, the approved applicant must submit a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), issued within the last three months from the date of commencement, and a medical fitness certificate encompassing mental and physical health.

H. Preliminary timetable:

New Delhi, 23 December 2024

Ana Paula de Almeida Kobe

Minister-Counsellor

Head of the Selection Committee