Role summary

• We are seeking an experienced Public Affairs Specialist to strengthen GS1 Global Public Policy team based in Brazil.

• Working with the Public Policy team and reporting directly to the Vice President, Global Public Policy, the successful candidate will have 10+ years of prior experience in public policy and government engagement across Latin America (LATAM).

• This role is a unique opportunity to set the foundation of international public policy across the LATAM region (including Central and South America) with a global perspective.

• The successful candidate will act as a public policy strategist developing and implementing plans with GS1 Member Organisations in the LATAM Region and with Global Office.

• They will be GS1’s day-to-day point of contact for engagement with GS1 Member Organisations and stakeholders, including governments and regulators, on all public policy matters relevant to GS1 in the region.

• They will build constructive relationships, provide evidence-based specialist insights, and ensure GS1’s positions are understood and reflected in evolving policy frameworks for traceability, trade efficiency, and regulatory compliance across fragmented supply chains.

Education and experience

• Master’s degree with 10+ years of related experience.

• Stakeholder Networks: Established contacts across national and regional institutions in the LATAM region and experience in building coalitions and coordinating with multi-country stakeholders.

• A thorough understanding of how international organisations, trade associations, and NGOs function, and work experience in international environments relevant to the region.

Desired experience

• Sector Knowledge: Understanding of FMCG/retail and consumer goods policy environment (sustainability, product data, packaging, product safety, traceability, e-commerce).

• Standards & Data: Familiarity with data standards and policy interoperability (preferably GS1 standards, 2D barcodes, master data, digital product information), and the role of registries in regulatory compliance.

Skills required

• Strategic Policy Framing: Ability to connect technical standards to policy objectives (consumer protection, sustainability, market surveillance, competition, innovation).

• Executive Relationships: Credibility with senior officials and industry leaders; ability to develop long-term trusted relationships, adept at informal/formal engagement, drafting amendments and compromise texts.

• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

• Analytical Rigour: Strong legislative analysis, impact assessment, and risk/opportunity mapping; able to translate complex dossiers into clear executive guidance.

• Execution & Collaboration: Comfortable operating in a federated international network; disciplined follow‑through across multiple files; high integrity and respect for competition‑law constraints.

• Public Representation: Confident public speaker; able to present GS1’s neutral, standards‑based positions in diverse regional fora.

Additional Information

This job requires up to 25% global travel.

How to apply

Email your cover letter with CV in ENGLISH ONLY