MANAGER OF PROGRAMS

📍 Location: Remote – 1 position available per country (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia or Indonesia)

 

Are you a strategic, mission-driven professional ready to lead impactful programs for animals and people? Join our team as a Manager of Programs and help shape our work in your country.

We are currently hiring four professionals, one in each of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Indonesia. Each selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing Sinergia Animal’s programmatic efforts locally, ensuring alignment with our global strategy and driving real-world change through effective team leadership and project execution.

 

Terms of Employment: Full Time (40 hours per week) 

Reports to: Country Director

Location: Remote - One position available per country -  Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Indonesia.

Language requirement: Fluency in your country’s official language (Spanish, Portuguese or Bahasa Indonesia) and advanced to fluent English.

 

About Sinergia Animal

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 in the Global South (specifically Latin 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 and to help build a world in which no animals are exploited for food.

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About the position

Are you a dynamic leader passionate about driving meaningful change? We are looking for an experienced Manager of Programs to take our national initiatives to the next level.

In this role, you will lead or help supervise a talented team and oversee programs that make a real impact. You’ll take care of strategic alignment, track key goals and metrics, ensure deadlines are met and projects are conducted according to planning, and work closely with the local Managing Director to keep everything running smoothly. This is an opportunity to shape the future of our programs, ensure effectiveness and agility, drive innovation, and create lasting change.

If you're a results-driven professional with a passion for impact, people management, and strategy, we want to hear from you!

 

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing daily operations, setting clear strategies, deadlines and expectations, and ensuring team members have the resources and support they need to succeed. Conducting regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Participating in hiring new program staff, ensuring a smooth recruitment process, and providing comprehensive induction and orientation to integrate new team members effectively.

• Developing and implementing professional development initiatives: offering training, coaching, and mentorship to enhance team skills, boost motivation, and strengthen overall performance.

• Working closely with the Managing Director to align local strategies with organizational goals. Acting as a strategy ambassador, ensuring that the local team is fully engaged with and committed to the organization’s mission and priorities.

• Providing strategic direction to ensure effective execution of program activities. Supporting the team and Managing Director in achieving project goals, overcoming challenges, optimizing impact, and meeting deadlines.

• Monitoring key performance indicators, analyzing data, and proactively adjusting strategies when necessary to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Tracking program objectives and providing regular updates, impact reports, and strategic insights to the Managing Director and Impact and Strategy Director to inform decision-making.

• Managing program budgets, ensuring responsible financial planning, reviewing and approving requisitions, advances, and expenses in compliance with organizational policies and best practices.

• Upholding and enforcing organizational policies and procedures, ensuring that all activities adhere to ethical standards, legal requirements, and internal guidelines.

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Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess most, if not all, of the following qualities, skills, and characteristics:

• Highly committed, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of accountability and the ability to take initiative in driving projects forward.

• Capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision, demonstrating excellent time management and decision-making skills.

• Able to manage multiple priorities, work effectively under tight deadlines, and remain solution-focused in fast-paced environments.

• Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects, track progress efficiently, and maintain high levels of organization in daily operations.

• Experience or desire to learn how to lead and inspire teams, foster collaboration, and ensure high performance through effective mentorship and guidance.

• Fluency in your country’s official language (Spanish, Portuguese or Bahasa Indonesia and advanced to fluent English.  Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences.

• Strong ability to build relationships, work collaboratively with different stakeholders, and navigate cross-cultural environments with sensitivity and professionalism.

• Prior experience working in an international or multicultural setting, with an understanding of cultural nuances and diverse work dynamics.

• Solid experience in planning, executing, and overseeing projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivering measurable impact.

• Passion for social change, advocacy, and the organization’s mission.

• Previous experience in campaigning and professional comms strategies is highly desirable.

 

Enthusiasm and proactiveness are very important to us. If you don’t tick all the points on this list but are very excited about this role, we want to hear from you.

Sinergia Animal has an Internal Development Program that can support you in developing skills needed, including language.

 

Benefits at Sinergia Animal​

Joining Sinergia Animal means becoming part of a mission-driven NGO dedicated to creating meaningful impact. We value our team and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance:

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🌍 Make an Impact: Work with a passionate team driving positive change for animals, people, and the planet.
🏖️ 26 Days of Paid Vacation: Enjoy more time to rest, recharge, and pursue personal interests.
🍽️ Food Allowance: Support for your daily meals to keep you energized.
🩺 Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to take care of you when you need it most.
📚 Professional Development Allowance: An annual budget for courses, training, and skill-building opportunities.
💙 Ollie Mental Health Support: Access to expert-led mental health resources to prioritize your well-being.

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At Sinergia Animal, we believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where you can thrive while making a difference.

 

Once your application has been reviewed, we will email you further details on its status. If you are moving forward, the process will likely be as follows:

1. First Interview: Video call with our People Department

2. Work Simulation assignment;

3. Final Interview: Video call with the direct supervisor

We will notify you in advance of any changes or additional steps.

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Please note that the position will remain open until the process is fully concluded.