Programmes Coordinator (m/f/d)

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.  

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is an opportunity to take on a leadership position at the intersection of governance, operational execution and global impact. We are looking for a dedicated person to enrich our team in the position of Legal, Operations, Compliance and Implementation Director, as the current role holder is transitioning into a new role within the organisation.  

Your contribution will be  

• Delivering agreed programme and campaign actions under the direction of the Programmes Lead 
• Undertaking research and drafting clear materials to support advocacy and campaigns 
• Coordinating tasks, timelines, and meetings to support on-time campaign delivery 
• Liaising across teams to support integrated programme delivery 
• Maintaining records and contributing to routine reporting 
• Demonstrating FOUR PAWS values through professional, collaborative work practices 

Your profile ideally illustrates 

• Previous experience supporting programmes, projects, or campaigns in a purpose‑driven organisation and/or formal qualifications in a related discipline 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct desktop research and translate information into clear, concise written materials 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under direction, prioritise workload, and meet agreed deadlines 
• Experience coordinating meetings, timelines, and actions across internal teams or stakeholders 
• Organisational skills and attention to detail 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills  
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS’ vision and mission 

Our offer includes 

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare 
• Family-friendly working arrangements and flexible working times 
• Hybrid working model with the option of partial remote work 
• Join a passionate and dedicated team, work in a collaborative environment, and contribute to meaningful and lasting impact on global animal welfare outcomes 
• A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS 
• Modern leadership culture and promotion of training measures 
• Extra family days at the end of the year 
• Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday   
   

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries! 

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.  

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. 

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