Brazilian Portuguese - Politics Subject Matter Expert (SME)

<h2 data-section-id="1fskjg0" data-start="359" data-end="383"><span role="text"><strong data-start="363" data-end="383">Project Overview</strong></span></h2> <p data-start="384" data-end="422"><strong>Help shape the future of AI in Brazil!</strong></p> <p> </p><p>We are building a next‑generation benchmark to evaluate how well AI systems handle <strong>complex, real‑world questions in Brazilian Portuguese</strong>. This project will help improve how AI delivers accurate, reliable, and context‑aware responses for the Brazilian market.</p> <p>We are seeking <strong>Brazilian Portuguese Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in <span data-contrast="auto" style="list-style-type: disc; color: #e03e2d;">Politics (society/civic culture)</span><span style="color: #e03e2d;"> </span></strong>to create <strong>high‑quality, expert‑level question‑and‑answer content</strong>. This role goes beyond basic data labeling and requires deep domain knowledge, critical thinking, and strong writing skills to test advanced reasoning and contextual understanding in Brazilian Portuguese.</p> <p>Suitable backgrounds may include <em><strong>p</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">olitical scientists & researchers:</strong> academics or professionals with advanced degrees in Political Science, specializing in comparative politics, electoral systems, or Brazilian institutional history; <strong>p</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">ublic policy analysts:</strong> professionals with experience in government agencies, think tanks, or NGOs focused on evaluating, designing, and implementing public programs and legislation; <strong>l</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">egal & constitutional experts:</strong> lawyers or constitutional scholars with expertise in Brazilian public law, administrative law, and the functioning of the three branches of government; <strong>s</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">ociologists & anthropologists:</strong> researchers specializing in social movements, civic culture, urban sociology, or the study of demographic shifts and social inequality in Brazil; <strong>d</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">iplomats & international relations experts:</strong> professionals with a background in foreign policy, international cooperation, or trade relations, particularly those familiar with Brazil's role in global governance; <strong>c</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">ivic tech & governance specialists:</strong> experts working at the intersection of technology and democracy, focusing on transparency, digital governance, and citizen engagement; <strong>p</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,6,0" data-index-in-node="0">olitical journalists & commentators:</strong> senior reporters or analysts with years of experience covering the "Planalto," legislative processes, and national political trends for major media outlets; <strong>h</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,7,0" data-index-in-node="0">uman rights & advocacy leads:</strong> senior directors or policy advisors from reputable non-profits working on human rights, environmental policy, or social justice initiatives.</em></p> <p></p> <p></p><p><br></p><b>Project Details</b><ul> <li><strong>Job Type:</strong> Freelance</li> <li><strong>Location:</strong> Brazil (Remote)</li> <li><strong>Work Schedule:</strong> Part-time (10+ hours per week), fully flexible</li> <li><strong>Rate: </strong>36 USD/hour</li> <li><strong>Start Date:</strong> Mid-June</li> <li><strong>Duration:</strong> Approx. 2 months</li> </ul> <div> </div> <div> <div><em>We offer paid training upon hiring.</em></div> </div><p><br></p><b>Key Responsibilities</b><div> <ul> <li>Develop <strong>advanced, open-ended questions</strong> grounded in realistic, real-world scenarios related to <strong>legislative procedures, constitutional rights, public administration ethics, </strong>and the<strong> socio-political challenges within the Brazilian market</strong></li> <li>Provide <strong>in-depth, accurate, and well-structured answers</strong> supported by strong domain knowledge</li> <li>Incorporate <strong>Brazil-specific cultural, social, and regulatory context</strong> where relevant</li> <li>Design content that requires <strong>critical thinking, nuance, and multi-step reasoning</strong></li> <li>Ensure clarity, precision, and consistently high writing quality in Brazilian Portuguese</li> <li>Follow detailed project guidelines and meet agreed timelines and quality standards</li> </ul> <div> </div> <div> <div><strong><span style="color: #e03e2d;">Use of AI tools to generate answers or questions is strictly prohibited.</span></strong></div> </div> </div><p><br></p><b>Requirements</b><ul> <li>Native or fluent proficiency in <strong>Brazilian Portuguese (pt-BR)</strong></li> <li><strong>5–10+ years of professional experience</strong> in a relevant field</li> <li>Demonstrated expertise through <strong>academic background and/or industry experience</strong></li> <li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, structured manner</li> <li>Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail</li> <li>Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality output in a guideline-driven environment</li> </ul> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <h3>Nice to Have</h3> <ul> <li>Experience with content creation, research, education, or knowledge evaluation</li> <li>Familiarity with AI training, data annotation, or evaluation projects</li> <li>Background in interdisciplinary work (e.g. political philosophy, history, sociology, law, civic culture and public policy)</li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><p></p> <p> </p><p><strong style="font-size: 24px;">Vendor Type</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><u><strong style="font-size: 16px;">When applying, please select the option that best describes your working status.</strong></u></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Are you a Freelancer or Private Individual?</strong></p> <p>A Freelancer is someone who has a business license and may have a VAT number or EIN for tax purposes. A VAT (Value Added Tax) number is a unique identifier assigned to registered businesses in many countries; an EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a similar identifier used in the US. A Private Individual does <em>not </em>have a business license. If you aren’t sure, you are probably a private individual.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong style="font-size: 16px;">RWS embraces DEI</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> and promotes equal opportunity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.</span></p> <p></p>

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