We are World Animal ProtectionWe end the needless suffering of animals.
We influence decision makers to put animals on the global agenda.
We help the world see how important animals are to all of us.
We inspire people to change animals’ lives for the better.
We move the world to protect animals.
From our International Office in London, we work in more than 50 countries worldwide, creating positive change by exposing cruelty and pioneering sustainable solutions to animal suffering.
1. Vacancy: Humane and Sustainable Agriculture Campaigns Manager
Humane and Sustainable Agriculture: Animal agriculture (farming) is a major economic activity in most countries around the world and employs millions of people from farm to plate: the welfare of farm animals is intertwined with the welfare of those who depend on them for their livelihoods.
Farming is also the greatest cause of avoidable animal suffering in the world today, with increasing numbers of animals raised in overcrowded and barren conditions or in cages or crates which prevent them moving freely or behaving naturally.
Around the globe, our Humane and Sustainable Agriculture (HSA) teams work to end the suffering of animals farmed for food, and to promote the adoption of innovative, economically viable and productive solutions that meet the welfare needs of farm animals, so that they experience good lives.
The Africa Regional Office is currently developing a new strategy for Africa, and is seeking to recruit a HSA Campaigns Manager in order to develop the farming component of the strategy and deliver this crucial work.
Main Purpose of Role:
The HSA Campaigns Manager will support the Programme Director and the HSA Global team in developing and delivering the HSA campaign strategy, in line with World Animal Protection’s global strategy.
The Human & Sustainable Agriculture Campaigns Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering World Animal Protection campaigns and projects that will catalyse the implementation of sustainable, high animal welfare farming policy and best practices in target African countries.
Duties and Responsibilities
Programming
Support the Programme Director and the global HSA team to develop innovative and influential HSA campaign strategies and activities that deliver on World Animal Protections overarching strategic plans Carry out project planning, oversight and coordination, in line with World Animal Protection’s project management approach, to ensure that the programme makes progress toward its objectives
Management
Provide technical leadership in major project components; development of HSA management strategies & plans, corporate engagement, improving policies and legislation
Through institutional strengthening, community-based projects and training; catalyse the development of demonstration models of animal welfare friendly production systems that show the cost benefit advantage of improved animal welfare
Deliver high quality HSA campaign related activities through effective project implementation and administration, using a participatory and adaptive approach, to create demonstrable animal welfare advances
Monitor and evaluate World Animal Protection Africa’s HSA campaigning work so that the organisation continuously learns and improves its projects and networks
With support from World Animal Protection, ensure that projects are in compliance with international norms and donor regulations.
With the support of the Finance and Administration Manager, ensure campaign and project work is carried out with adherence to World Animal Protection’s financial policies and procedures.Policy and Advocacy
Develop effective professional relationships with key external stakeholders and networks relevant to HSA in the Africa region;
With the support of the Policy, Research and External Affairs Manager utilize effective professional relationships with key external stakeholders and networks towards the development of animal welfare friendly policy and legislation in the African continent.
Provide strategic advice in the area of HSA relating to policy, strategy, impact and external relations for the effective delivery of World Animal Protection global strategic objectives.
Collaborate with regional colleagues to ensure that World Animal Protection HSA work is adequately aligned with all regional strategies and priorities.
Support mutual learning on HSA related best practice between regional colleagues and country staff in the Africa region, and between other regions for example, Asia Pacific and Latin America.Communications
Build World Animal Protection’s profile by ensuring that World Animal Protection Africa plays a key role in global HSA campaigns, working with both internal and external stakeholders
Represent World Animal Protection at meetings with external bodies, conferences and other public settings
Ensure that programme activities and outcomes are packaged and communicated effectively to relevant consumers/audiences to grow World Animal Protection’s supporter base, optimise fundraising potential and mobilise audiences in support of the campaigns.
Develop effective working relationships with World Animal Protection’s international, regional and country offices
Proactively engage with government authorities, decision makers, relevant industry corporates farmers, and other stakeholders
Communicate World Animal Protection’s positions and messages to external and internal audiences, including public fora, the media, political, economic and other influential actorsPerson Specification
Experience/knowledge
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Veterinary or Animal Science or relevant agriculture related discipline
Strong working knowledge of general livestock industry and production management principles, preferably gained through working experience, expertise in the poultry sector an advantage
Clear understanding of animal welfare principles
Demonstrable experience of developing campaign or programme strategies and turning them into action
Significant project management experience, gained through managing multiple projects, ideally across different locations
Proven experience of delivering campaigns (catalysing change) and related activities which have resulted in significant impact and / or brought about change
Proven experience of building, developing and maintaining effective external stakeholder relationships, including with governments, Corporates, civil society, local communities and donors
Experience of working with monitoring, evaluating and impact assessment tools and frameworks
Experience of working in an international NGO environment ideally within the livestock sector (experience in poultry an added advantage).Skills / Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with global teams
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload effectively, work to multiple deadlines & effectively manage internal stakeholder contributions
Ability to develop productive relationships with external stakeholders
Excellent project management and ability to foster mutual co-operation and good working relationships across internal departments and teams
Ability to work internationally and in a multi-cultural environment
Flexibility to travel
English is the working language at World Animal Protection, although knowledge of another language would be beneficial2. Vacancy: Office Manager
The Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, is seeking to recruit an Office Manager to provide essential support to the team and be part of the exciting work in the region.
Position in Organisation
Reports into the Finance and Administration Manager
Works closely with Regional colleagues, country staff and International staff to deliver world Animal Protection objectives in AfricaMain Responsibilities
Working collaboratively with the Finance and Administration Manager and other colleagues:
General office and finance management
Maintain effective office systems and services by organizing and undertaking office and finance operations, for example, controlling correspondence, designing filing systems, reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring administrative functions.
Create and monitor procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records.
Design and implement office management and operational policies by establishing standards and procedures, measuring results against standards and making adjustments as necessary.
Provide management information through the preparation of operational reports as required.
Working with the Finance & Administration Manager, carry our regular processes relating to staff salaries and other benefits through the effective administration of the payroll system.
Assist in obtaining visas, entry permits and other documents for staff and visitors and ensure that renewals are processed in a timely manner.
Provide coordination and support, as required, for the network of partners and consultants who are based within the Africa region.
Assist in procurement process, identify and maintain preferred suppliers to ensure value for moneyHuman Resources & Organisational Development
Working with the Human Resources Business Partner for the region, ensure the effective implementation of:
All processes relating to the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff Global performance management and learning & development processes
Employee relation processes, including maintaining of up to date legislation and best practice.
Work with the Finance and Administration Manager and Human Resources Business
Partner to design and implement Human Resources and Organisational Development initiatives.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Person Specification
Relevant degree and working experience gained in a similar role
Proactive hands-on attitude with the ability to think strategically
Decision-making capabilities based on analytical skills and critical thought processes
Excellent written, verbal communication. World Animal Protection working language is English
Excellent financial literacy, with experience of working with financial processes and information
Team building and management skills
Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills
Strong organisational management skills and attention to detail
High level of discretion, integrity and diplomacy
Knowledge and experience of Human Resources and Organizational Development activities
Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programsIf you are interested in the above position and meet the above criteria, please send your application via email to infoafrica@worldanimalprotection.org.
The applications should reach us on or before 10th November 2014.
