Brazil Space Economy Consultant

The consultant will provide specialized technical, strategic, and operational support to UNOOSA to advance the implementation of the Strategic Roadmap for the Brazilian Space Ecosystem. The role includes supporting space industry development, international cooperation, outreach, capacity building, and preparing a plan to establish an ESA Business Incubation Centre in Brazil.

Responsibilities

• Document the results of the completed Space Industry Workshop 2026 including preparing a consolidated report on its main results.
• Advise on implementation of the Brazilian Space Ecosystem Roadmap with emphasis on internationalization, ecosystem development, and institutional coordination.
• Conduct research and develop capacity-building activities on space commercialization and internationalization.
• Prepare the structuring and implementation plan for ESA Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC) in Brazil including defining institutional and operational model, governance, partners, incubation services, infrastructure, financing, and implementation steps.
• Ensure all relevant information and documents are saved in a shared online folder for future referencing by UNOOSA.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, business administration, political science, international relations, social sciences, engineering or a related field is required.
• A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least ten (10) years working experience in implementing projects, consulting and/or research in the field of Space Economy in Brazil is required.
• Work experience in developing strategic space ecosystem for Brazil is required.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Portuguese is required.

Skills

• Space Economy Expertise
• Project Implementation
• Consulting
• Research
• Strategic Space Ecosystem Development
• International Cooperation
• Capacity Building
• Space Industry Development
• Strategic Planning
• Business Incubation Centre Planning

Languages

English, Portuguese