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OWA Asia-Pacific Corporate Strategy Lead

OWA Asia-Pacific Corporate Strategy Lead

The Humane LeagueCouncil of the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
15 days ago
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OWA Asia-Pacific Corporate Strategy Lead

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Overview

The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving. We have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators and now have a staff of 100+ dispersed around the world. THL operates to ensure how animals are treated in the food system is at the forefront of our work. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end animal abuse in the food system.

Your Opportunity

The Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a program of THL, is a global coalition of approximately 90 animal protection organizations across 70+ countries. We focus on eliminating battery cages by securing cage-free policies from major retailers, restaurants, and manufacturers. OWA groups share tactics and resources to secure wins for animals, with a focus on institutional campaigning tailored to member needs.

As the OWA Asia-Pacific Corporate Strategy Lead, you will :

Provide guidance on corporate campaigning and engagement for the OWA in the Asia-Pacific region (Asia, Australia, and New Zealand).

Build relationships with OWA member groups and provide advice and training to develop their knowledge and skills in corporate advocacy to secure impactful corporate commitments for animals.

Collaborate with organizations across the Asia-Pacific to maximize impact and remove the worst forms of animal suffering from company supply chains.

This position reports to the OWA Asia-Pacific Regional Manager. This is a full-time, remote role with travel requirements and some hours outside 9am-5pm for collaboration with global team members.

Location and Work Arrangements

This position can be based in Vietnam, India, Thailand, Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, or Singapore. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in one of these countries and reside there while undertaking this role.

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance on corporate engagement and campaigns to OWA groups in the Asia-Pacific region and collaborate to troubleshoot issues.
  • Support OWA groups to adapt campaign tactics to different local / regional contexts in the Asia-Pacific region. Co-lead regional campaigns with OWA groups.
  • Lead in-person and virtual training for OWA groups on corporate engagement and campaigning.
  • Build strong relationships and trust with OWA groups, and establish a reputation as a strategic thinker.
  • Develop resources and training materials to empower OWA groups.
  • Attend high-value corporate meetings and campaign actions.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience with successful corporate engagement and / or campaigns, including strategy development and execution.
  • Strategic thinking and problem solving : ability to identify opportunities, innovate tactics, evaluate options, anticipate obstacles, and secure commitments from companies.
  • Initiative, proactivity, and adaptability : ability to work independently with strong ownership over goals.
  • Verbal and written communication : ability to communicate effectively across cultures and lead training sessions as a subject matter expert.
  • Collaboration and interpersonal skills : strong relationship-building and conflict-resolution abilities; ability to work with diverse audiences.
  • Time management and prioritization : handle competing demands effectively.
  • Global perspective : consider diverse cultural, linguistic, and political contexts to maximize impact.
  • Mission alignment : deep commitment to THL’s mission and familiarity with animal protection or related advocacy in the Asia-Pacific region.

    • Applications, Hiring Timeline, and Policies

  • Role remains open until filled; applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.
  • Submit applications and all documents in English. Do not send via THL careers email; apply through the designated application portal.
  • Hiring timeline details : work simulation exercise (remote) and interview (video call). Full recruitment details are available in the provided document.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity : THL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on protected classifications.
  • Accommodations : THL provides reasonable accommodations during hiring and employment; contact accommodations@thehumaneleague.org for interactive process.
  • AI Policy : AI-generated responses are not allowed in the application; violations may lead to dismissal from consideration.

    • Compensation and Benefits

    The salary information for listed countries is under review. THL maintains a fair and nondiscriminatory work environment and uses a job architecture framework with a compensation step system. Some benefits currently offered globally include unlimited paid time off, special monthly “Mend Your Heart Friday” leave, enhanced sick pay, bereavement and emergency leaves, sabbatical, parental leave, health and life insurance, retirement contributions, and internet allowance. Exact benefits are location-specific and provided at offer.

    Seniority level

  • Entry level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Business Development and Sales

    • Industries

  • Non-profit Organization Management

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