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: Development Director

Location: International - Remote

Language requirement: Fluent 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.

About the position

The International Development & Partnerships Lead will support Sinergia Animal’s fellowship regranting program and broader fundraising and movement-building strategies. Reporting to the Development Director, this role will manage relationships with regranting participants, help identify funding opportunities, contribute to grant writing and donor communications, and work closely with a global team to amplify our community-building impact across the Global South.

Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Fellowship Regranting Program:

Serving as the main point of contact for fellows and regranting participants.
Developing onboarding processes and materials for new fellows or grantees.
Helping prepare internal reports on trends and learnings from movement-building or regranting efforts.
Managing ongoing communication, setting clear expectations, assigning tasks, and ensuring deliverables are met.
Monitoring and supporting fellows’ strategies and progress, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
Facilitating mentorships and knowledge exchange between participants and Sinergia Animal staff.
Maintaining updated documentation and reporting dashboards for the program.

Development and Fundraising:

Maintaining a shared calendar of development-related deadlines (grant reports, donor updates, internal check-ins).
Contributing to the achievement of annual fundraising and movement-building goals by supporting events, online campaigns, and international development initiatives.
Collaborating on the planning and execution of fundraising and awareness-building events, including international conferences, donor engagement efforts, and special campaigns.
Assisting in writing and editing grant proposals, progress reports, and donor communications, ensuring consistency and quality.
Researching and tracking new grant opportunities, monitoring deadlines, and helping prepare timely submissions.

Community-Building Support:

Supporting the coordination and delivery of results according to Development KPIs, tracking results, and compiling information for monthly operational meetings;
Collaborating with Community and Development Coordinators across regions to enable local implementation of global strategies.

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; additional fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is highly desirable.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently while maintaining close coordination with a remote international team.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
Familiarity with issues related to animal protection, food systems, or cage-free campaigning.

Highly Desirable:

Proven experience in at least one of the following: grant management, fundraising, donor relations, or community-building, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
Passion for the mission of Sinergia Animal and alignment with a vegan lifestyle or willingness to learn.
Enthusiastic, proactive, and collaborative mindset.
Experience working or volunteering in an international or cross-cultural context.

We strongly encourage candidates from the Global South and from underrepresented communities to apply. If you don’t tick all the boxes but are excited about the role, we want to hear from you.

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:

? 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.

Sinergia Animal, we believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where you can thrive while making a difference.O

ce 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 (*):F

irst Interview: Video call with our People DepartmentFi
nal Interview: Video call with the direct supervisor(*

) We will notify you in advance of any changes or additional steps.&n

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

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