To drive the strategic direction of Animal-Free Science Advocacy and ensure progress towards its mission through development and currency of its strategic plan. To ensure Animal-Free Science Advocacy adheres to all its legal and compliance obligations.To represent Animal-Free Science Advocacy as an accurate, honest, reliable and effective organisation to the public, the media and all stakeholders.Duties include staff management, governance, operational and financial management and strategic direction.

• Develop campaigns and strategies to achieve the aims of HRA• Lobby for change in line with HRA’s operational plan• Coordinate media requests• Ensure that website content relating to campaigns is up to date• Present at relevant forums and conferences• Identify potential expos to attend and coordinate with other staff to seek volunteers for outreach• Maintain and develop an active presence on social media channels• Draft and prepare media correspondence • Develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with media contacts• Lead communication and engagement with the membership• Contribute to other projects, such as research, case studies and collation of statistics

• Mentoring placement under the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade overseas aid program • Increase staff capacity and strengthen processes in policy influencing and communications• Development of communications strategies and materials • Website and social media review • Input into policy briefs, situational analyses, legal reviews and project proposals • Grant reporting for international aid funded projects including USAID, UK and Germany

Ensure strategic, positive and sustainable connections that promote efficient practices, processes and quality client services and outcomesAssist in the management of service agreements and targets for funded activitiesSupport the local implementation of innovative service delivery models and new program and policy directions, initiatives and projectsFacilitate community-based and place-based initiativesBuild an in-depth understanding of the local client and community service organisation environment and identify service-related issues

Contract managementDeveloping and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders Undertaking visits to service providers Preparing correspondence, submissions and Ministerial responses Interpreting and working within relevant legislation and guidelines

Co-ordinate all stages of community grants programsDevelop skills and abilities of community associations within Kingston

Grant writing, reporting and acquittal for projects within the conservation, research, sustainability,heritage, tourism, indigenous and education sectors. Prospects research and donor relationship management Projects, grants and contracts administration

Event management for Lasallian Foundation fundraising and promotional events, including project management of a charity art auction raising over $100,000Grant applications and acquittals resulting in successful applications for proposals exceeding $200,000 Management of organisational partners, such as schools, parishes or sponsors, including database management (Raisers Edge) Management of the office upkeep and maintenance Secretarial and administrative support for the CEO and Board including coordination of board meetingsWebsite maintenance to ensure content is current and engaging (Blackbaud Net Community)

Development and implementation of campaigns relating to companion animals, international policy and legislation, wildlife and disaster management.Campaigns spokesperson to media and at eventsDevelopment of campaign messagingProgram evaluation, budget management and reportingBuilt key relationships with stakeholders

Management of capacity building initiatives within the Pacific regionLiaison with government aid agencies, NGOs and support bodiesAssessment and recruitment of animal protection groups to the networkFacilitation of regional collaboration between non profit organisationsOrganisational capacity assessments for key member societies

Servicing over 250 animal welfare NGOs in Europe and central Asia Coordinate and present at member society meetings, events, conferences and training workshopsAssess current member societies, identify potential partners and recruit member societies to the networkManage the regional grants budget Manage the European stray control budget and projects Deliver training, animal welfare and NGO management advice Line manager programmes officer and country consultants

Research and prepare briefings on the issues, scientific evidence, statistics, and current affairs relevant to planned campaignsPrepare animal welfare bulletins for worldwide offices and member societiesWrite web and campaigns material copyRepresent organisation at meetings, conferences and eventsSupport and implement WSPA and member society campaigns