Deputy Representative Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais | Brazil - Brazil
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Deputy Representative Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais | Brazil
The Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) in Belo Horizonte is currently seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Deputy Representative. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, representing the Netherlands in the Belo Horizonte - Minas Gerais/South-East of Brazil.
NBSO Belo Horizonte
The NBSO Belo Horizonte is part of the Economic network of Foreign affairs in Brazil, it functions as a representative office of the Netherlands in Minas Gerais. Our mission is to support Dutch companies in their efforts to expand their business Brazil, and to promote trade and investment between the Netherlands and Minas Gerais. We work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including Dutch companies, Brazilian companies, government agencies, and trade associations.
There are numerous ways in which the NBSO supports Dutch companies, broadly speaking we can divide them into 2 categories:
The NBSO BH is part of the Netherlands Economic Network in Brazil. This network consists of an NBSO in Porto Alegre, Consulates General in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and the Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Brasilia. NBSO BH collaborates on a daily basis with colleagues within the Economic network within Brazil as in The Netherlands.
The NBSO BH focuses primarily on supporting Dutch entrepreneurs and trade towards minas Gerais. In addition to being affiliated with the Netherlands Economic Network in Brazil, the NBSO BH is part of a network of 22 NBSOs worldwide that is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and administrated by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) in The Netherlands.
Tasks & Responsibility of the NBSO Belo Horizonte Deputy Representative:
The position of Deputy Representative is a supporting role to the Chief Representative, whose main task is strategic and business development. At the same time, independence is expected in supporting Dutch companies showing interest in the Minas Gerais market. The main tasks and responsibilities of the DR include:
Individual Business Support:
Result- and Service oriented, Proactive and Network savvy, Hands-on and Pragmatic, Flexible and a Jack-of-all-Trades, Structured and Organized, a Team player, Creative and Entrepreneurial, Responsible, and Independent, Integrous and Ethical.
What we offer:
For more information, please contact Hans Blankenburgh, e-mail: hans.blankenburgh@nbso-brazil.com.br
More information on the NBSO Belo Horizonte can be found here.
More information on RVO and the NBSO network can be found here.
The NBSO Belo Horizonte is part of the Economic network of Foreign affairs in Brazil, it functions as a representative office of the Netherlands in Minas Gerais. Our mission is to support Dutch companies in their efforts to expand their business Brazil, and to promote trade and investment between the Netherlands and Minas Gerais. We work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including Dutch companies, Brazilian companies, government agencies, and trade associations.
There are numerous ways in which the NBSO supports Dutch companies, broadly speaking we can divide them into 2 categories:
- Individual Business Support: Each year, the NBSO Belo Horizonte supports more than 120 unique Dutch companies through virtual and in-person meetings. During and after these meetings, the NBSO provides guidance, coaching, market information, practical information, and relevant contacts.
- Collective Business Support: The NBSO (co-)organizes various small and larger events and activities on a regular basis. Ranging from networking events for Dutch entrepreneurs with local business interests, to trade missions in the areas of Agriculture, Energy Transition, Circular Economy, sustainable Mining/Dam safety, Startups/WebSummit, healthcare, climate tech and the start-up sector.
The NBSO BH is part of the Netherlands Economic Network in Brazil. This network consists of an NBSO in Porto Alegre, Consulates General in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and the Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Brasilia. NBSO BH collaborates on a daily basis with colleagues within the Economic network within Brazil as in The Netherlands.
The NBSO BH focuses primarily on supporting Dutch entrepreneurs and trade towards minas Gerais. In addition to being affiliated with the Netherlands Economic Network in Brazil, the NBSO BH is part of a network of 22 NBSOs worldwide that is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and administrated by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) in The Netherlands.
Tasks & Responsibility of the NBSO Belo Horizonte Deputy Representative:
The position of Deputy Representative is a supporting role to the Chief Representative, whose main task is strategic and business development. At the same time, independence is expected in supporting Dutch companies showing interest in the Minas Gerais market. The main tasks and responsibilities of the DR include:
Individual Business Support:
- Advising Dutch companies in their orientation on the Minas Gerais market
- Scheduling and follow-up after business meetings
- Providing services such as general & tailored market information and partners scans
- Making connections and introductions to relevant stakeholders
Operations:
- Managing the Belo Horizonte office and financial administration
- Registering and updating all NBSO activities in the database of the Dutch government, in travel systems and other relevant work documents
- Organizing and maintaining the NBSO BH knowledge data management
- Preparing reports on projects managed by NBSO BH
- Taking over the daily responsibility for the office during the absence of the CR.
- (Co-)organization of promotional activities, informative export meetings, fairs and seminars, visit programs for trade missions, official delegations and business organizations;
- Implementing the communication strategy and social media campaigns to increase the number of followers and reach the target audience;
- Manage the NBSO's social media channels (content, posts, management) in combination with our external Social Media Manager
- Building up knowledge and relations concerning the priority sectors of the economic network that are relevant for NBSO BH (Energy Transition, Sustainable Mining Solutions, Agriculture/Agritech, High Tech Systems & Materials, and Innovation/startup scene);
- All the above is done in coordination with the sector leads that are based throughout Brazil on the different post
- Proactively collect and process relevant market information; identify export or investment opportunities for Dutch companies
- Being the primary contact point within the NBSO BH for the concerning priority sector(s) and representing the NBSO externally in this field
- Current priority sectors: Energy Transition, Water & Resilience, Agriculture/Agritech; Sustainable Mining; High Tech Systems & Materials, Start-ups & Innovation
- Higher education degree (Bachelor/Master or MBA) preferably in international relations, public diplomacy, trade/business
- Preferably 4+ year experience
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
- Experience with marketing activities and social media
- Experience with administrative tasks and responsibilities
- Experience with organizing business events
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Availability to travel
- A good understanding of Top sectors and the Business Ecosystems in NL
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and Dutch.
- A good network in Minas Gerais in general
- Experience with tax, legal, logistics, HR, startups, investment, and finance in a business context
- 1 to 2 years working experience in a business support and/or networking organization.
- 3 to 4 years working experience in a State Government agency, Dutch company, or Brazilian multinational.
Result- and Service oriented, Proactive and Network savvy, Hands-on and Pragmatic, Flexible and a Jack-of-all-Trades, Structured and Organized, a Team player, Creative and Entrepreneurial, Responsible, and Independent, Integrous and Ethical.
What we offer:
- The Deputy Representative is contracted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Brasilia and located in the Belo Horizonte NSBO office.
- We offer full-time employment (40 hours a week) on a local contract. There is a probationary period of 2 month(s).
- You will be entitled to 30 days of paid vacation.
- Indicative monthly gross salary: (based on a fulltime workweek, pay scale 7)
- Health plan Sul America
- Additional employment conditions are stipulated in Embassy Staff Handbook (LSR)
- Educational budget of EUR 1000,00 per year
- Good work environment
For more information, please contact Hans Blankenburgh, e-mail: hans.blankenburgh@nbso-brazil.com.br
More information on the NBSO Belo Horizonte can be found here.
More information on RVO and the NBSO network can be found here.
*This vacancy is open to internal (local employees and partners of officials posted to a Mission in Brazil) and external candidates. If a local employee and a partner of an official posted to a Mission are equally qualified, the local employee shall be given priority. Furthermore, if an internal candidate and an external candidate are equally qualified, the internal candidate shall be given priority.
How to applyInterested candidates may express their interest by mail to hans.blankenburgh@nbso-brazil.com.br. Please attach a motivation letter (max. 800 words) and resume that clearly outlines your work experience, educational qualifications, and relevant skills, and LinkedIN profile URL.
We will invite selected candidates for interviews.
Starting date is as soon as possible.
Applications will be accepted until the 6st of November 2023
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Netherlands Government celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to foster an inclusive environment within its organization. Individuals interested in advancing these diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply.