Brazilian Portuguese - Politics Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Help Shape The Future Of Ai In Brazil!

We are building a next-generation benchmark to evaluate how well AI systems handle complex, real-world questions in Brazilian Portuguese. This project will help improve how AI delivers accurate, reliable, and context-aware responses for the Brazilian market.

We are seeking Brazilian Portuguese Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Politics (society/civic culture) to create high-quality, expert-level question-and-answer content. 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.

Suitable backgrounds may include political scientists & researchers: academics or professionals with advanced degrees in Political Science, specializing in comparative politics, electoral systems, or Brazilian institutional history; public policy analysts: professionals with experience in government agencies, think tanks, or NGOs focused on evaluating, designing, and implementing public programs and legislation; legal & constitutional experts: lawyers or constitutional scholars with expertise in Brazilian public law, administrative law, and the functioning of the three branches of government; sociologists & anthropologists: researchers specializing in social movements, civic culture, urban sociology, or the study of demographic shifts and social inequality in Brazil; diplomats & international relations experts: professionals with a background in foreign policy, international cooperation, or trade relations, particularly those familiar with Brazil's role in global governance; civic tech & governance specialists: experts working at the intersection of technology and democracy, focusing on transparency, digital governance, and citizen engagement; political journalists & commentators: senior reporters or analysts with years of experience covering the "Planalto" legislative processes, and national political trends for major media outlets; human rights & advocacy leads: senior directors or policy advisors from reputable non-profits working on human rights, environmental policy, or social justice initiatives.

Please submit your resume/CV in English.

Project Details

• Job Type: Freelance
• Location: Brazil (Remote) - Open to candidates in Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Florianópolis, Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Vitória, Goiânia, Recife, Fortaleza, Natal, João Pessoa, Maceió, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília, including but not limited to
• Work Schedule: Part-time (10+ hours per week), fully flexible
• Rate: 36 USD/hour
• Start Date: Mid-June
• Duration: Approx. 2 months

We offer paid training upon hiring. Key Responsibilities

• Develop advanced, open-ended questions grounded in realistic, real-world scenarios related to legislative procedures, constitutional rights, public administration ethics, and the socio-political challenges within the Brazilian market
• Provide in-depth, accurate, and well-structured answers supported by strong domain knowledge
• Incorporate Brazil-specific cultural, social, and regulatory context where relevant
• Design content that requires critical thinking, nuance, and multi-step reasoning
• Ensure clarity, precision, and consistently high writing quality in Brazilian Portuguese
• Follow detailed project guidelines and meet agreed timelines and quality standards

Use of AI tools to generate answers or questions is strictly prohibited.

Requirements

• Native or fluent proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese (pt-BR)
• PhD in a relevant field (required)
• 5–10+ years of professional experience in a relevant field
• Demonstrated expertise through academic background and/or industry experience
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, structured manner
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality output in a guideline-driven environment

Nice To Have

• Experience with content creation, research, education, or knowledge evaluation
• Familiarity with AI training, data annotation, or evaluation projects
• Background in interdisciplinary work (e.g. political philosophy, history, sociology, law, civic culture and public policy)