Animal Protection (formerly World Society for the Protection of Animals –WSPA)
is a global non-profit organization whose vision is to create a world where
animal welfare matters and animal cruelty has ended. We move the world to
protect animals. We inspire people to take action for animals and work
responsibly and sustainably, collaborating with NGO’s, governments, businesses
and local communities to put animal welfare on the global agenda. We are
seeking an experienced Campaigns Director to join our team and play a key
leadership role in the delivery of our animal protection program work
throughout Canada and the USA.
The position
The Campaigns
Director provides leadership and strategic oversight of World Animal
Protection’s campaigns a
nd policy initiatives on issues such as Humane Farming,
Disaster Management, Wildlife Trade and Oceans. The ideal candidate will have
proven campaigning experience — mobilizing and influencing the public,
governments and businesses to create positive social change. Responsibilities
include ensuring seamless team and project management across Canada and the
USA, strategic planning, budgeting, measurement and evaluation of campaigns.
Additionally he/she will represent World Animal Protection at conferences and
other forums, building relationships with key stakeholders and meeting with
public officials and corporate leaders. He/She will also interface with
colleagues in our offices around the globe. Reporting to the Regional Director,
North America, the Campaigns Director will serve as an integral member of the
North American regional senior management team, working closely with the
Executive Directors of the Canadian and USA offices.
Main duties and
responsibilities
- Lead
the development and delivery of effective, high impact, targeted North
American campaigns, advocacy and policy initiatives to advance World
Animal Protection’s global goals - Lead/participate
in negotiations and presentations to high level contacts in government,
international institutions, NGOs, businesses and the media - Represent
World Animal Protection and promote animal welfare by speaking at
conferences and forums - Build
relationships with academia, businesses, NGO’s and other organizations and
individuals - Supervise
campaigns and policy staff throughout Canada and the USA, providing
inspiration, direction, input and feedback - Provide
overall project management and coordination for the North American region,
including budgeting and operating plans - Ensure
that campaigning activities operate within the policies and procedures of
the organization and comply with all relevant legislation and professional
standards - Ensure
campaigning activities are integrated with communications and fundraising
and that overlapping stakeholders are approached and managed properly - Monitor
program activities on a regular basis and conduct an annual evaluation to
assess the strengths of the programs and identify areas for improvement - Ensure
that campaigns operate within the approved budget - Identify
and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take
appropriate action to control them - Write
management reports on program activities and achievements
Qualifications and
skills
- Bachelor’s
Degree required: Master’s degree in Public Policy/Advocacy strongly
preferred - Minimum
8 years campaigning, policy and public affairs experience - Proven
experience in leading campaigns that mobilize and educate the public to
produce social change - Experience
in developing and implementing a campaign strategy including identifying
key processes, influencers and decision-makers - Experience
managing teams of 8 or more staff - Demonstrated
experience in project management, strategic planning and budgeting - Solid
understanding and analysis of political, economic and social processes and
trends - Excellent
communication skills – written, oral and presentation - Demonstrated
ability to articulate the mission and vision of an organization - Proven
ability to negotiate, influence and lobby at a senior level - Experience
working in a campaigning international non-profit and/or animal welfare
organization
How
to apply
For more than 30
years, World Animal Protection has brought relief and protection to millions of
animals across the world. Today, working in more than 50 countries, World
Animal Protection continues to collaborate with local communities, NGOs and
governments to change animals’ lives for the better. World Animal Protection
also acts for animals at a global level, using the organization’s United
Nations consultative status to give animals a voice. If you have the
qualifications for this particular role, and share World Animal Protection’s
passion for animal welfare, please let us know of your interest by applying.
World Animal
Protection offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental,
retirement, and generous vacation and holiday leave. Salary is commensurate
with candidate’s experience.
Interested
candidates should send a cover letter including salary requirements and resume
to recruiter@WorldAnimalProtection.us.org. The job reference code
HR-CampaignsDirector must be in the subject line. Position will remain open
until filled.
World Animal
Protection is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from
diverse backgrounds.
– See more at: http://www.worldanimalprotection.us.org
This position is
being offered in either New York City or Toronto. We thank all applicants for
their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.