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| Title | Research Manager |
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| Description |
(Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months.)
Research Manager 1. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB * To play a key role in researching priority campaign issues and to help implement these as part of WSPA's strategy to raise the standard of animal welfare worldwide. 2. POSITION IN ORGANISATION * Reporting to the Chief Scientific Adviser. * Works closely with all members of the Programmes Department, and relevant staff worldwide * Liaises with external agencies and WSPA's scientific and advisory panels 3. SCOPE OF JOB * Carry out research projects * Research in support of planned campaigns and projects * Obtain and maintain resources (library, web-based etc.) * Production of research resources for campaigns and projects * Monitoring trade press * Help to implement campaigns and projects * Representation of WSPA at meetings * Obtaining and maintaining resources (library, web based, etc.) 4. DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY * Responsible for researching accurate and up-to-date information internally * Collaborates with external agencies, including in the United Nations * Supervision of other staff as directed by Chief Scientific Adviser 5. QUALIFICATIONS * Educated to degree level or equivalent 6. EXPERIENCE * Recent experience of working in the field of animal welfare (preferred) * Experience in working with intergovernmental organisations (preferred) * Recent experience of working in a research-related post (not necessarily in animal welfare) (essential) * Proven ability to conduct accurate research (essential) * Good communications skills - especially written and oral (essential) |