Your contribution will be
Shaping strategies to improve the welfare of companion animals in Switzerland and aligning national priorities with international strategic directions
Providing high-level expertise in areas such as animal welfare, pet care, industry trends, corporate practices, campaigning approaches, public engagement, and regulatory framework
Developing and executing plans and tactics for campaigns and projects with a special focus on companion animals in close collaboration with internal national and international project teams
Conducting research and analysis to shape strategic decision-making and identify opportunities
Co-creating campaign outputs with internal teams
Engaging and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders
Representing FOUR PAWS Switzerland in meetings, presentations, working groups, coalitions and media interviews
Contributing to organisation-wide discussions, knowledge sharing across teams, and providing mentoring and guidance to colleagues to maximise collective impact for animals
Your profile ideally illustrates
Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission
Professional qualifications and/or several years of experience in a relevant field, e.g. biology, veterinary medicine, animal welfare, politics, or law
Experience in campaigning, ideally in the field of so-called companion animals
Knowledge of the current animal welfare situation in Switzerland
Understanding of the Swiss pet landscape, including animal care and welfare needs
An established professional network within the Swiss animal welfare sector is an advantage
Strong organisational and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fluent German (spoken and written), very good English, French skills are an advantage
Motivated, adaptable and driven to make an impact
Excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
Skilled at turning complex issues into engaging and accessible narratives
Willingness to occasionally work at weekend events
Our offer includes
The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
A modern workplace in Zurich, easily accessible by public transport
A dog-friendly workplace
Time to recharge your batteries: 5 weeks holiday per year and extra family days at the end of the year
A comprehensive fringe benefits package
We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact recruiting.ch@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position.
All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.
Apply for your next professional challenge with your application materials in German to: recruiting.ch@four-paws.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Shaping strategies to improve the welfare of companion animals in Switzerland and aligning national priorities with international strategic directions
Providing high-level expertise in areas such as animal welfare, pet care, industry trends, corporate practices, campaigning approaches, public engagement, and regulatory framework
Developing and executing plans and tactics for campaigns and projects with a special focus on companion animals in close collaboration with internal national and international project teams
Conducting research and analysis to shape strategic decision-making and identify opportunities
Co-creating campaign outputs with internal teams
Engaging and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders
Representing FOUR PAWS Switzerland in meetings, presentations, working groups, coalitions and media interviews
Contributing to organisation-wide discussions, knowledge sharing across teams, and providing mentoring and guidance to colleagues to maximise collective impact for animals
Your profile ideally illustrates
Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission
Professional qualifications and/or several years of experience in a relevant field, e.g. biology, veterinary medicine, animal welfare, politics, or law
Experience in campaigning, ideally in the field of so-called companion animals
Knowledge of the current animal welfare situation in Switzerland
Understanding of the Swiss pet landscape, including animal care and welfare needs
An established professional network within the Swiss animal welfare sector is an advantage
Strong organisational and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fluent German (spoken and written), very good English, French skills are an advantage
Motivated, adaptable and driven to make an impact
Excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
Skilled at turning complex issues into engaging and accessible narratives
Willingness to occasionally work at weekend events
Our offer includes
The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
A modern workplace in Zurich, easily accessible by public transport
A dog-friendly workplace
Time to recharge your batteries: 5 weeks holiday per year and extra family days at the end of the year
A comprehensive fringe benefits package
We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact recruiting.ch@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position.
All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.
Apply for your next professional challenge with your application materials in German to: recruiting.ch@four-paws.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Animal Welfare Issues Senior Specialist – Companion Animals (m/f/d) Arbeitgeber: FOUR PAWS
Als Operations Specialist im Bereich Versicherungen bieten wir Ihnen die Möglichkeit, Teil eines dynamischen Teams zu werden, das sich durch eine offene und unterstützende Arbeitskultur auszeichnet. Unser Unternehmen fördert aktiv die berufliche Weiterentwicklung und bietet zahlreiche Schulungs- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten, um Ihre Karriere voranzutreiben. Zudem profitieren Sie von einem attraktiven Gehaltspaket und flexiblen Arbeitszeiten, die es Ihnen ermöglichen, Beruf und Privatleben optimal zu vereinbaren.
