Job objective:
Take the lead in policy and research projects related to animal testing to support PETA’s advocacy for animals used in experiments in France
Duration of employment:
Full time
Location:
Remotely, preferably based in Belgium, but UK is also an option
Reports to:
Science Policy Manager
Main responsibilities and tasks:
- Independently research and interpret a variety of scientific, political, political and other issues related to animal experimentation in order to advance the goals of PETA
- Network and coordinate meetings with key decision makers and other stakeholders
- Collaborate with the Director of the Department of Science and other science policy advisers to decide and obtain the information necessary to prepare fact sheets, reports, correspondence and other documents
- Collaborate with other departments of PETA and its subsidiaries, including the regulatory testing department and the laboratory investigation department of PETA US
- Build relationships and maintain communication with key audiences, especially decision makers in the legislative and administrative arenas
- Lead meetings with parliamentarians, businesses and legislators and participate in conferences
- Develop expertise in non-animal testing methods and leverage the expertise of others
- Respond to correspondence regarding animal testing issues
- Perform analyzes of technical articles and legislation and translate scientific and legal terminology into lay terms for use in research projects
- Identify opportunities to provide public comments that encourage non-animal testing approaches and take the lead in writing and presenting such comments
- Represent PETA in public speaking, debates, media and the general public
- Communicating PETA’s philosophy to the public
- Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor
- Perform all tasks in English and French
Qualifications:
- Diploma in a related field
- Fluency in spoken and written French and English (essential)
- Demonstrable knowledge of the functioning of the European Parliament, the European Commission and the French government
- Knowledge of the use of animals in laboratories, associated French and European legislation and alternatives to animal testing
- Experience related to animal experimentation issues and policies in France, preferred
- Proven ability to stay abreast of relevant political, social and economic developments
- Proven ability to inform colleagues and other relevant stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth research
- Excellent proven writing and research skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrated attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Proven ability to make sound and independent judgments
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of scientists, parliamentarians, industry representatives, the public and other stakeholders
- Exceptional public speaking and networking skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- Willingness and ability to travel, as required
- Professional appearance
- Support of PETA philosophy and ability to defend PETA positions on issues in a professional manner
- Commitment to organizational goals
