Global Research and Investigations Director

 

Reports to: CEO and directors

Position location: remote; preference for people from the Global South

Remuneration: to be defined according to location and experience 

Language requirement: Fluent English; Spanish is desirable

 

About the organization:

Rated as one of the world’s most effective animal protection organizations by Animal Charity Evaluators, Sinergia Animal is an international campaigning organization working in countries from the Global South (South America and Southeast Asia) to reduce animal suffering and promote more compassionate food choices. We use negotiation, investigation, peaceful direct action, and innovative campaigning to expose the suffering of farmed animals.

 

About the position:

Sinergia Animal is seeking a global research and investigations director. This is an exciting position for a person with a solid background in investigative journalism and/or in-depth research. We’re looking for an experienced professional to lead research efforts in six different countries, map opportunities, and build detailed plans for our undercover investigations. 

This person will be responsible for guiding our teams in various research projects, such as preparing academic papers to support our campaigns, finding the largest food companies in key countries and their key contacts, and helping national teams coordinate research with academic institutions. 

The role will conduct and lead research projects in animal rights, factory farms, fisheries, environmental and social issues, and consumer behavior. It is well suited to someone looking to apply their skills and experience with a dedicated team, where investigations are utilized in creative and impactful campaigns.

 

Responsibilities:

• Carry out in-depth research according to campaign needs

• Help and train national teams to carry out in-depth research

• Map opportunities and conduct desk research to build detailed plans for undercover investigations

• Recruit and liaise with experienced freelance journalists, fixers, and investigators

• Hire and manage lawyers working on security and legal procedures for investigative work

• Write, proofread and approve investigation reports, press releases, and videos

• Guide teams in the dissemination of relevant research and help develop impactful campaigns with research findings

• Help organize trips and conduct training for investigative work

• Build alliances with other international and/or grassroots NGOs

 

Requirements:

• Fluent in English. Fluency in Spanish is a plus

• Proven track record using a variety of investigative tools to pursue complex investigations in the public interest and communicating complex concepts to a wide audience

• Desirable: previous experience in planning, contracting freelancers and carrying out undercover investigations

• Excellent ability to lead teams in a kind and constructive manner

• Can-do attitude

• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills

• Excellent oral communication, writing, and proofreading skills

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Proven ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a remote team

• An affinity with animal rights issues and a vegan lifestyle are highly desirable

• Black and indigenous people, LGBTQI+, people with disabilities, women, and other minority groups are highly encouraged to apply

• Commitment to the mission and objectives of the organization

• Commitment to non-violent communications and actions

• Enthusiasm and proactiveness are very important to us. Even if you don’t tick all the bullet points of this requirement list, if you’re very excited about this role, then we want to hear from you!

 

To apply, please send to carolina@sinergiaanimal.org: 

1. Your CV

2. A cover letter (one-page maximum)

3. A portfolio or examples of investigative/research work

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Sinergia Animal is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion, or other protected classes.

Digital Marketing Manager

 

Reports to: Communications and Campaigns Directors

Position Location: Remote, preference for people from the Global South

Remuneration: To be defined according to location and experience 

Language requirement: Fluent English, Spanish is desirable

 

About the organization:

Rated as one of the world’s most effective animal protection organizations by Animal Charity Evaluators, Sinergia Animal is an international campaigning organization working in countries from the Global South (South America and Southeast Asia) to reduce animal suffering and promote more compassionate food choices. We use negotiations, investigations, peaceful direct actions, and innovative campaigning methods to expose the suffering of farmed animals.

 

About the position:

Are you a digital marketing professional who is passionate about creating a better world for animals? If so, this may be a great opportunity for you. Sinergia Animal is seeking a Digital Marketing Manager who knows a lot about web advertising, social media and newsletters. This person will be responsible for creating and implementing marketing strategies to support the engagement and growth of our campaigns and social media audiences. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Partnering with Communications, Campaigns and Food Policy Directors to identify marketing goals

• Identifying and suggesting new marketing strategies for campaigns and presence on social media

• Planning and implementing digital marketing strategies such as social media ads and newsletters

• Analyzing and reporting results from our websites’ analytics, social media channels and newsletters

• In-depth knowledge of SEO, Facebook Business and AdWords programs

 

Technical requirements:

• Fluency in English

• Ability to work with platforms such as Google Drive and Monday.com

• Notions of design appreciated

• Deep understanding of a wide range of field practices, concepts, and procedures of web advertising, social media and newsletters (both the tools and the writing stills for each one of these platforms)

• Proven experience in delivering effective and innovative digital campaigns at a fast-paced organization

• Solid understanding of web metrics, digital analytics and data

• Must be able to work within deadlines and manage multiple projects across multiple campaigns and countries

• Strong time management skills; excellent oral and written communication skills

• Previous experience with NGOs is desirable.

 

Personal requirements:

• A can-do attitude 

• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving

• A great team player, but can also do the job independently

• Black and indigenous people, LGBTQI+ people, people with disabilities, women and people from other groups are highly encouraged to apply.

• An affinity for animal rights issues and a vegan lifestyle is highly desirable.

• Commitment to the mission and objectives of the organization

• Enthusiasm and proactiveness are very important to us. Even if you don’t tick all the bullet points of this requirement list but are very excited about this role, we want to hear from you.

Please click here to apply.

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Human Resources and Operations manager

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Terms of Employment: Consultant, 20 hours a week
Reports to: CEO
Position Location: Brazil, remote

Salary: to be defined according to location and experience 

About the organization:
Rated as one of the world’s most effective animal protection organizations by Animal Charity Evaluators, Sinergia Animal is an international campaigning organization working in countries from the Global South (South America and Southeast Asia) to reduce animal suffering and promote more compassionate food choices. We use negotiations, investigations, peaceful direct actions, and innovative campaigning methods to expose the suffering of animals in factory farms.

 

About the position:

Are you a Human Resources or Operations Professional who’s passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion? If so, this may be the career connection for you. Sinergia Animal is seeking a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion manager to help us oversee our operations and cultivate a supportive and inclusive work environment for all our collaborators. The DEI and Operations Manager will be responsible for recognizing, creating, and implementing plans to promote diversity within the organization and helping oversee budgeting, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Establishing and infusing diversity and inclusion excellence as core values throughout all aspects of the organization.

• Assessing, and developing policies, education, and training that promote inclusion, diversity, and equality among the team members.

• Creating and leading training sessions on diversity, inclusion, and the prevention of bullying, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.  

• Monitoring and reporting on the progress of actions taken to improve culture.

• Ability to oversee budgeting, and reporting.  

• Researching and advising on diversity and inclusion issues and creating programs, training, and values around this.

• Partnering with the Communications team to revise and update all communication on our website, social media pages, job descriptions, and internal documents to ensure we use inclusive and respectful language and create a brand that appeals to diverse applicants and removes bias.

• Identifying external trends and recognizing best practices which will increase diversity and an empathic working culture among the collaborators.

 

Technical requirements:

• Fluent or advanced English and Spanish are indispensable;

• Solid experience in HR, DEI and Operations roles;

• Solid experience in conflict resolution;

• Solid experience in financial management and reports;

• Previous experience with NGOs is desirable.

 

Personal requirements:

• Can-do attitude 

• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills;

• Critical thinking and problem-solving;

• A great team player, but can also do the job independently;

• Black and indigenous people, LGBTQI+, people with disabilities, women and other minority groups are highly encouraged to apply;

• An affinity with animal rights issues and vegan lifestyle is highly desirable;

• Commitment to the mission and objectives of the organization;

• Enthusiasm and proactiveness are very important to us. Even if you don’t tick all the bullet points of this requirement list and you’re very excited about this role, we want to hear from you.

 

This person will answer to:

• CEO

Please click here to apply.

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