Assistant Manager, Institutional Outreach

General purpose of the position

To execute the institution-based outreach for the farm animal protection program in India. Oversee the implementation of the program across various states in India and assist the Manager, Institutional engagement in reaching the goals of the department with input from Humane World’s Farm Animal Welfare dep.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Program Implementation (70%)

1. Develops a comprehensive campaign and communication strategy to promote plant-based diets and cage – free egg procurement in hotels, restaurants, and cafes (HoReCa) across India in consultation with the Manager, Institutional Engagement 

2. Expands the institutional outreach program by bringing on board regional partners and key stakeholders for promoting plant–based food and cage – free egg procurement in different states of the country. 

3. Conducts corporate roundtables across the country on better animal welfare in food and to replace animal–based menus with plant–based products in consultation with the Manager, Institutional engagement and global Farm Animal Welfare department. 

4. Collaborates with chefs across the country to promote the adoption of plant–based menus and procurement of cage – free eggs in the HoReCa sector.

5. Organizes training workshops for chefs, students, and other stakeholders on plant – based cooking

6. Assists the Manager, Institutional Engagement and Director, Farm Animal Protection on developing and documenting data to key policy makers on farm animal welfare including but not limited to data of plant-based outreach

7. Collaborates with the communication and marketing department to highlight the farm animal welfare issues in the country including, but not limited to traditional media, social media, vloggers, and bloggers for the program and Humane World for Animals India Foundation.

Staff Management (30%):

8. Manages the institutional outreach coordinators and oversees their day-to-day work

9. Develops the team, builds capacity for internal and external communication while promoting discussion and exchange of ideas and concerns.

10. Provides guidance and advice to staff motivating them to meet or exceed goals

11. Works in collaboration with operations department to ensure smooth facilitation of financial, administrative, and travel processes.

12. Performs other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.

Desired minimum qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and experience

• Graduate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience required.

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience working on farm animal protection issues and/or working with institutions through outreach programs required.

• Management/supervisory experience preferred.

Necessary knowledge, skills and abilities

1. Comprehensive knowledge of the animal protection sector including farm animal protection.

2. Broad base of contacts amongst educational and corporate institutions.

3. Proven track record of campaign management skills.

4. Ability to lead and guide staff to meet department and organizational goals. Strong knowledge of staff management practices. Flexible, willing to learn, and anticipates the needs of self and staff.

5. Ability to set a positive tone for employees during their day.

6. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.

7. Ability to manage issues requiring problem resolution and conflict management with excellent interpersonal and intervention skills.

8. Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.

9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and at least one regional language.

10. Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes.

11. Strong research writing and reporting skills.

12. Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred.

Supervision exercised

Coordinator, Institutional Outreach

Employment disclaimer

Humane World for Animals India Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic as defined under Indian law.