CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER - ASIA

Sinergia Animal is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourages people from minoritized groups to apply. We strive to make our organization a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Together, we can work towards a more compassionate world for all beings.

 

Terms of Employment: Full time - 40 hours per week

Reports to: National Managing Director

Position Location: Southeast Asia - Remote

Language requirement: Fluent in English

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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

The goal of this position is to persuade major food corporations to fulfill their policies to phase out the use of animal products that originate from the worst forms of animal production systems, with a focus on intensive confinement practices. Our current ask in Asia is for companies to stop using or buying eggs from hens confined in cages. The successful candidate will be the main person contacting companies in the region that are already committed to going cage-free, starting conversations with them and getting them to report on their progress. They will also lead campaign efforts to highlight companies that are making good progress and raise regional awareness about companies that are not progressing toward fulfilling their policies.

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Responsibilities

• Research and build a database of food companies (and their key contacts) that have cage-free commitments in India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand.

• Establish permanent contact with key corporate contacts via emails, phone calls, and in-person meetings, with the goal of persuading companies to report on their progress towards cage-free commitments.

• Run LinkedIn ads to engage with companies.

• Travel regionally, as necessary, to meet contacts.

• Represent Sinergia Animal and its campaigns at public events and within the NGO and animal protection communities at large.

• Join strategic calls with other NGOs to discuss this important issue on a global level.

• Leading campaign efforts to raise public awareness about various companies’ progress (or lack thereof) toward fulfilling their animal welfare policies.

• Work with the media to raise awareness about our campaigns.

• Work with Sinergia Animal's international team in translating and developing campaigns and social media materials, writing and/or translating press releases and planning media strategies, acting as a media spokesperson for campaigns, and developing proactive relationships with our PR agency and with the media, as well as help with any other communication materials when necessary.

• Build alliances with other international and/or grassroots NGOs.

• Carry out other activities assigned by the supervisor, director, and/or president and follow all procedures set by Sinergia Animal.

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Requirements

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Asian citizen currently living in Southeast Asia (preference for people living in Indonesia or Thailand)

• Excellent oral communication, writing, and proofreading skills

• Excellent research skills and attention to detail

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

• Must be able to work to deadlines and manage multiple projects

• Strong time management skills

• Commitment to the mission and objectives of the organization

• Commitment to non-violent campaign tactics

• Affinity for animal rights issues and a vegan lifestyle is highly desirable

• Previous experience in business, communications, or campaigning with the media or NGOs is desirable

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Enthusiasm and proactiveness are very important to us. If you don’t tick all the points of this list, but you’re 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. ​