CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT LEAD - BRAZIL

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: Programs Sr Lead - Brazil

Location: São Paulo - SP - Brazil

Language requirement: Fluent Portuguese and Advanced 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

Sinergia Animal is seeking a Corporate Engagement Lead - Brazil to be responsible for generating and maintaining contact with companies in Brazil, in order to negotiate corporate policies that reduce the suffering of animals in the food industry. Our focus is ending intensive confinement practices, especially for pigs in the pork industry

 

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 

• Researching and building a database of food and retail companies’ profiles, policies, and key contacts;

• Researching and developing support materials about our animal welfare asks; 

• Hosting corporate meetings and preparing presentations for different stakeholders, including executives, directors, and producers, with the goal of persuading companies to adopt animal welfare policies in their supply chains; 

• Consistently establishing permanent contact with key corporate contacts, via emails, phone calls, and meetings; 

• Supporting projects within our corporate engagement department;  

• Tracking, evaluating, and reporting progress of corporate commitments and policy implementation, ensuring accuracy and accountability;

• Coordinating with the Communications and Campaigns teams to integrate corporate engagement into broader advocacy campaigns, ensuring consistent messaging and visibility;

• Regularly reviewing corporate engagement processes, identifying bottlenecks and proposing improvements to strengthen impact and reduce response times;

• Monitoring KPIs and outcomes of corporate meetings and campaigns, using data to adjust approaches and maximize effectiveness;

• Representing Sinergia Animal at public events and animal protection communities at large;

• Building alliances with other international and/or grassroots NGOs;

• Traveling regionally, as necessary, to meet contacts; 

• Supporting, executing, or coordinating any other activities when necessary; and

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

Requirements

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

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• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with high-level stakeholders

• Understanding of corporate sustainability, ESG, or CSR concepts, and how they connect with food systems and animal welfare

• Analytical capacity to evaluate corporate policies, sustainability reports, and supply chains

• Advanced/fluent English 

• Excellent oral communication, writing, and proofreading skills

• Excellent research skills

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

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

• Strong time management skills

• Commitment to the mission and objectives of the organization

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 in the process, here’s what to expect (*):

1. First Interview: Video call with our People Department

2. Work Simulation assignment: Completed remotely

3. Final Interview: Video call with the direct supervisor

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

 

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