Communications Specialist

World Animal Protection
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27 Aug 2025
20 September 2025

Communications Specialist
Location: Thailand
Salary: 70,000 – 80,000 THB per month
Contract type: Full day, 1-Year contract
Closing date: 20 September 2025

About World Animal Protection

World Animal Protection is a truly global organization, active in over 50 countries and with offices across every continent. Our vision is a world where animals live free from suffering. We believe a sustainable future for the planet can only be achieved if both animals and people are part of the solution.

Position Summary

The Communications Specialist will play a key role in supporting the Thailand country team and regional colleagues in delivering impactful and strategic communications that amplify the objectives of the Investing in Others (IiO) programme and World Animal Protection’s wider animal welfare campaigns.

This role will ensure the effective communication of project goals, evidence-based findings, and success stories to target audiences—such as the public, media, decision-makers, and corporate stakeholders. The postholder will work closely with the Country Director, Programme Lead, and Southeast Asia Project Manager, as well as global communications and campaigns teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a communications strategy and annual content calendar to raise visibility of the IiO project and related animal welfare campaigns in Thailand.

Lead the development and management of a communication platform to connect all grantees, strengthen network capacity, and promote policy movement of this network across Southeast Asia.

Collaborate with grantees, partners, and project teams to collect compelling content—including case studies, interviews, videos, and photos—that demonstrate impact and support public engagement.

Craft powerful messaging and materials for multiple platforms, including social media, websites, newsletters, press releases, and opinion pieces.

Support media engagement through developing press kits, facilitating interviews, and organizing media briefings or events.

Ensure alignment with World Animal Protection’s global brand guidelines and strategic narrative.

Contribute to planning and implementing public awareness and behavior change campaigns in support of farm animal welfare.

Coordinate closely with global, regional, and national communications teams to align messaging, share content, and maximize visibility of the IiO project across channels.

Key Skills and Requirements for the position:

Key Skill/Requirement	Essential	Desirable
Strong expertise in communications strategy, content development, and public engagement	☒	☐
Proven experience in managing communication in the non-profit, advocacy, or development sector	☒	☐
Experience in communicating complex or technical topics to non-expert audiences	☒	☐
Experience working with or for grassroots movements, local NGOs, or community-based campaigns	☐	☒
Ability to develop and manage relationships with media outlets, journalists, and communication partners	☐	☒
Skilled in writing and editing for multiple formats—digital, print, and multimedia	☒	☐
Fluency in Thai and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills	☒	☐
Experience using analytics and tools to evaluate communication impact	☒	☐
Experience coordinating with global teams or international NGOs	☐	☒
Passion for animal welfare and commitment to World Animal Protection’s vision and mission	☒	☐
Familiarity with the animal welfare landscape in Thailand and Southeast Asia	☐	☒

Supervision and Collaboration

The Communications Specialist will report to Programme Lead in Thailand and work closely with the Investing in Others Project Manager, and Communications and Campaigns teams national and international team. This position will also liaise with grantees and local partners as needed.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following: