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Roles & Responsibilities :

The Animal Rescue Officer is responsible for attending to animal rescue cases. This includes retrieving animals, assessing rescued animals, and transportation of them back to the shelter or veterinary clinics for housing and medical attention.

The incumbent is expected to work in a shift system that encompasses public holidays and weekends. He/she needs to be physically fit in order to attend to animal rescue cases. He/she works largely in outdoor environments and through various weather conditions. The Animal Rescue Officer is expected to spend long hours driving to attend to rescue calls. When he/she is not attending to rescue calls, he/she is expected to assist in the care of animals within the shelter.

· Respond to animal rescue calls within a stipulated time frame

· Prioritise animal rescues according to level of risk and urgency

· Attend to animal rescue cases according to the organisation's safety protocols

· Transport animals to the shelter or nearest veterinary clinic for housing and medical attention

· Ensure that rescue vehicles, carriers, and all equipment are well-maintained and clean

Value Add of Position

· Able to attend to rescue calls effectively and seek relevant medical needs

Qualifications & Requirements:

· Education: Minimum GCE "N" or "O" level

· Experience: At least 1 – 2 years of animal handling experience

· Valid Class 3/3A driving license, at least 2 years driving experience

· Good road sense

· Patient and diplomatic

· Good communication and interpersonal skills

Technical Competencies:

Animal Handling and Restraint

· Safe and humane capture of frightened, injured, or aggressive animals

· Use of appropriate equipment (e.g. catch poles, muzzles, nets, cages)

· Understanding species-specific behaviours to minimise stress/injury

Operation of Rescue Equipment

· Operating rescue vehicles and loading/unloading animals safely

· Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in field operations and ensure personal and public safety

Knowledge of Animal Welfare Laws and SOPs

· Familiarity with animal welfare legislation (e.g. Animals and Birds Act)

· Adhering to Standard Operating Procedures and legal protocols

Incident Reporting and Documentation

· Accurate completion of case reports, incident logs, and follow-ups

· Use of digital tools or field apps to input rescue data

· Photographing and documenting conditions for evidence when needed

Behavioural competencies:

Situational adaptability

Customer Focus

Drives vision and purpose

Optimizes work processes

Resourcefulness

Interested candidates please send your resume with a cover letter and expected salary to

We regret that only short-listed applicants will be notified.

Roles & Responsibilities :

The Animal Rescue Officer is responsible for attending to animal rescue cases. This includes retrieving animals, assessing rescued animals, and transportation of them back to the shelter or veterinary clinics for housing and medical attention.

The incumbent is expected to work in a shift system that encompasses public holidays and weekends. He/she needs to be physically fit in order to attend to animal rescue cases. He/she works largely in outdoor environments and through various weather conditions. The Animal Rescue Officer is expected to spend long hours driving to attend to rescue calls. When he/she is not attending to rescue calls, he/she is expected to assist in the care of animals within the shelter.

· Respond to animal rescue calls within a stipulated time frame

· Prioritise animal rescues according to level of risk and urgency

· Attend to animal rescue cases according to the organisation’s safety protocols

· Transport animals to the shelter or nearest veterinary clinic for housing and medical attention

· Ensure that rescue vehicles, carriers, and all equipment are well-maintained and clean

Value Add of Position

· Able to attend to rescue calls effectively and seek relevant medical needs

Qualifications & Requirements:

· Education: Minimum GCE “N” or “O” level

· Experience: At least 1 – 2 years of animal handling experience

· Valid Class 3/3A driving license, at least 2 years driving experience

· Good road sense

· Patient and diplomatic

· Good communication and interpersonal skills

Technical Competencies:

Animal Handling and Restraint

· Safe and humane capture of frightened, injured, or aggressive animals

· Use of appropriate equipment (e.g. catch poles, muzzles, nets, cages)

· Understanding species-specific behaviours to minimise stress/injury

Operation of Rescue Equipment

· Operating rescue vehicles and loading/unloading animals safely

· Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in field operations and ensure personal and public safety

Knowledge of Animal Welfare Laws and SOPs

· Familiarity with animal welfare legislation (e.g. Animals and Birds Act)

· Adhering to Standard Operating Procedures and legal protocols

Incident Reporting and Documentation

· Accurate completion of case reports, incident logs, and follow-ups

· Use of digital tools or field apps to input rescue data

· Photographing and documenting conditions for evidence when needed

Behavioural competencies:

Situational adaptability

Customer Focus

Drives vision and purpose

Optimizes work processes

Resourcefulness

Interested candidates please send your resume with a cover letter and expected salary to .

We regret that only short-listed applicants will be notified.

Commitment:

• 1-2 years
• Ideally possess own vehicle, or have a driving licence
• Flexible, 1-3 days per week based on your availability
• working hours: 12.30pm - 7.30pm
• working location: Jurong Island shelter

Job Scope:

— Taking care of the basic needs of 200 over dogs

— Cleaning of shelters

— Feeding the dogs in the shelter

— Stray feeding the roaming dogs

— Simple cooking of meat at home for the dogs (meat provided)

— Experience with stray dogs or Singapore Specials will be a bonus

— TO LOVE THE DOGS

Please indicate in your CV if you possess own vehicle and your availability per week/month.

Commitment:

• 1-2 years
• Ideally possess own vehicle, or have a driving licence
• Flexible, 1-3 days per week based on your availability
• working hours: 12.30pm - 7.30pm
• working location: Jurong Island shelter

Job Scope:

— Taking care of the basic needs of 200 over dogs
— Cleaning of shelters
— Feeding the dogs in the shelter
— Stray feeding the roaming dogs
— Simple cooking of meat at home for the dogs (meat provided!)
— Experience with stray dogs or Singapore Specials will be a bonus
— TO LOVE THE DOGS!

Please indicate in your CV if you possess own vehicle and your availability per week/month.

Islandwide, SG

We are seeking passionate individuals who share our commitment to animal care and welfare. As a Patient Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of our furry friends.

• Firm but gentle handling of animals.


• Empathy with both animals and clients.


• Effective time management.


• Clear and concise communication skills.


• Awareness of health and safety within the workplace.

The role of an Animal Welfare Specialist is to provide care and support for animals in a shelter environment.

This position plays a crucial part in ensuring the well-being and safety of animals within the facility.

The Animal Welfare Specialist will execute treatment plans, implement enrichment strategies, and maintain a clean and safe environment for all animals.

• Animal Care and Handling: Provide daily care, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animal health and behavior.
• Treatment and Enrichment: Implement prescribed treatment plans and enrichment activities to stimulate mental and physical well-being.

Benefits:

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary package, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career growth and development.

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The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we've grown to a staff of 100+ talented individuals dispersed around the world. At THL, how animals are treated in the food system is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
The Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a program of The Humane League, is a global coalition of approximately 90 animal protection organizations across 70+ countries united in a common goal: to end the abuse of chickens worldwide. For the past several years, we have focused our efforts on eliminating battery cages by securing cage-free policies from major retailers, restaurants, and manufacturers. OWA groups share tactics and resources to secure as many wins for animals as possible, specializing in institutional campaigning that can be tailored to our members' unique circumstances and challenges.
The Role
As the OWA Asia-Pacific Membership Lead, you are responsible for supporting OWA member groups in the Asia-Pacific region, which includes Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. This encompasses everything from recruitment and onboarding of new OWA groups, to liaising between THL staff and OWA members, to facilitating communication and collaboration across the region. The primary focus of this position is to strengthen the OWA in the Asia-Pacific region, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with partner organizations, and empower OWA member groups to advance institutional cage-free work in their countries. We are seeking a candidate with excellent collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills who is excited to play an integral role in the success of the Open Wing Alliance. This position reports to the OWA Asia-Pacific Regional Manager.
This is a full-time, remote position. This position requires domestic and international travel, equivalent to 3 or more trips per year, and requires a valid, up-to-date passport. To enable collaboration with other global team members, this role may require hours outside of 9am-5pm at least two working days per week. More details can be provided at the interview stage.
This position can be based in Singapore, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, or Indonesia. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in one of these countries and reside in that country while undertaking this role.
This position will close on Thursday, May 15th, 2025 at 4:00 am UTC. Please apply on our website.
Applications received before this time will be prioritized, and applications received after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Core Responsibilities
Member relations and support
Ensure that OWA member groups in the Asia-Pacific region have the support and resources they need, addressing questions, comments, and concerns in a timely manner.
Empower groups to advance institutional cage-free work.
Mobilize OWA groups around global and regional cage-free campaigns. Work with THL's Global Campaigns team to communicate campaign plans and updates to each member group in the Asia-Pacific region.
Lead the development of goals and content for the biennial OWA Asia-Pacific Regional Summit, and assist the OWA Training & Events Specialist with logistics of the event.
Streamline communication between OWA groups in the Asia-Pacific region by coordinating meetings and webinars and managing communication channels such as Slack and WhatsApp.
Coordinate support and bonding opportunities for groups in the Asia-Pacific region. Facilitate team building calls, and recognize groups for their accomplishments via OWA communication platforms.
Represent The Humane League and the Open Wing Alliance at international conferences and networking events.
Recruitment, grants, and onboarding
Research and recruit new OWA member organizations in key areas for outreach and campaigns. Conceive and execute culturally relevant recruitment tactics.
Lead the onboarding of new OWA member groups and of new staff members joining existing OWA member groups in the Asia-Pacific region.
Attend check-ins as needed with the OWA Asia-Pacific Regional Manager, OWA Grant Lead, and OWA members to encourage accountability.
In addition to the above essential job duties, other duties may be assigned as business needs arise. These may include non-essential, marginal job duties.
Hiring Timeline Details
Once Your Application Has Been Reviewed, You Will Be Notified Via Email With Further Details On The Status Of Your Application. If a Candidate Is Moved Forward, The Interview Process Will Be As Follows
Work Simulation Exercise (completed remotely)
Interview (via video call)
Compensation And Benefits
The salary information for the listed countries currently being reviewed. At The Humane League, we believe in maintaining a fair and nondiscriminatory work environment for all employees. At The Humane League, we believe in maintaining a fair and nondiscriminatory work environment for all employees. As part of our commitment to transparency, we have implemented a job architecture framework, which levels all of our roles according to size and complexity, as well as a compensation step system, which allows us to determine fair salaries for all staff. We also look at market data for each country that we operate in, to allow us to create specific salary bands per country. This work is time consuming and involves a cost to THL. Therefore, when expanding into a country for the first time, we only undertake this work towards the end of the recruitment process, when we know where our ideal candidate is based. In addition, we have adopted a no negotiation policy for salaries. To determine a job's level, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including a job's size and complexity, required experience, knowledge, and/or skills, internal comparability, and market data. Candidates whose experience places them at step 5 or above of their job level within our compensation structure will be awarded a "senior" title designation. These practices are aligned with our organizational values and will help us ensure we maintain clear, consistent, and transparent HR processes.
THL offers a unique and competitive benefits package. Each country will be provided with benefits that are applicable and relative to the location they are in. Therefore, your exact benefits package will be shared with you at the time of offer. However, as an idea, some of the benefits that are currently offered to our global team are:
Unlimited paid time off
The last Friday of every month off as a THL 'Public Holiday' called 'Mend Your Heart Friday'
Enhanced sick pay
Generous bereavement leave
Generous personal emergency leave
Sabbatical leave
Enhanced parental leave
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement contributions
Internet allowance
For candidates outside the United States, The Humane League will not be your direct employer. The successful candidate will enter an employment agreement with a local Employer of Record with whom The Humane League partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
THL is an equal opportunity employer. THL does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected classifications, including but not limited to race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. THL is committed to the importance of non-discriminatory practices within the nonprofit sector, as well as all workplace environments, and strongly encourages all interested candidates to apply.
Accommodations
The Humane League is committed to fully supporting all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THL provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws throughout the hiring process and employment if hired. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the People team at to initiate the interactive process. THL complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and all other applicable state and local laws.
AI Policy
Original work and thought are essential in the hiring process and allow us to evaluate you based on your own skills and competency.
Therefore, the use of artificial intelligence (ChatGPT, Gemini, Rytr, Google Assistant, etc) to generate responses is strictly prohibited . By submitting this application you agree to comply with our AI Policy.
Violations of this policy in any part of the recruitment process will result in being dismissed from consideration . If you need a reasonable accommodation to this policy, please see above for more information.
Ideal Profile
Required Skills
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to guide, support, and motivate others. Drives project success and seeks out opportunities to take on leadership roles. Supports training efforts, developing and delivering training sessions and ensuring clear communication and understanding.
Technology and Data Analysis: Highly proficient in using contemporary office software applications, with the ability to quickly and independently learn new software, including project management systems and communication tools. Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data, identifying trends and generating reports with minimal guidance.
Problem Solving and Decision Making: Ability to independently resolve problems and make decisions, demonstrating sound judgment and adherence to organizational policies. Provides recommendations and justifications for decisions, contributing to effective task and project management. Identifies recurring issues and suggests improvements. Safeguards confidential information and performs with a high level of discretion and integrity.
Initiative, Adaptability, and Proactivity: Self-directed, ambitious, and comfortable taking initiative. Makes use of available resources and consults other staff members when appropriate. Takes on additional responsibilities independently, seeking out challenges and opportunities for growth. Ability to shift priorities effectively in response to changing circumstances and project requirements.
Verbal and Written Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with a variety of stakeholders across various cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Comfortable with public speaking, with the ability to represent The Humane League and the Open Wing Alliance in a positive and diplomatic manner at conferences and events. Explains ideas clearly and concisely and drafts well-organized reports, presentations, and correspondence.
Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with a track record of effective external partnerships and the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders across various cultures. Ability to facilitate conflict resolution and optimize collaboration between OWA groups. Actively supports team goals, contributes valuable ideas, and assists colleagues to ensure team success.
Organization and Project Management: Ability to manage a variety of simultaneous tasks and projects, prioritizing and reprioritizing effectively, with a high level of attention to detail. Excellent project management skills needed to coordinate logistics and communications with dozens of groups across many countries. Optimizes workflows by identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements.
Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated understanding of organizational strategy and policies, with the ability to recognize how individual tasks align with strategic objectives. Contributes to strategic discussions and develops and implements policies and process enhancements in line with team and organizational goals.
Global Perspective: Ability to approach work with a global perspective, taking into consideration the diverse experiences of OWA members across many different cultures, languages, and political systems. Sensitive to cultural and situational differences, with a demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of inclusion and fairness.
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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1978 as Singapore's first family service centre, Allkin Singapore is a community-centric social service agency that believes everyone has the potential to create positive change, regardless of age, race, or background.

Through our service offerings, strategic partnerships, and community initiatives, we unlock opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families to overcome life's challenges, build a brighter future, and inspire others to do the same.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families? We're looking for a Program Assistant (Operations) to join our shelter team and help ensure smooth day-to-day operations while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents.

DESIGNATION : Program Assistant (Operations), Transitional Shelter

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the first point of contact for shelter residents, addressing general queries with empathy and professionalism.
• Support new residents during admission and orientation, helping them feel welcomed and informed.
• Maintain accurate records and statistics to support monitoring and evaluation of shelter programs.
• Provide essential administrative and operational support to ensure smooth shelter operations.
• Handle data entry for client records and operational documentation.
• Manage records of client payments for shelter fees and utilities.
• Track and maintain inventory of rations, in-kind donations, and distributions to residents.
• Help uphold a safe, secure, and healthy shelter environment through regular checks and minor maintenance.
• Enforce shelter rules and conduct inspections to ensure compliance.
• Mediate disputes between residents and respond to incidents, escalating when necessary.
• Build rapport with residents and their families, especially children and vulnerable individuals, through therapeutic engagement.
• Collaborate with the team to develop, evaluate, and improve tenant programs.
• Liaise with community agencies and support the planning and execution of shelter activities.
• Co-create and organize meaningful programs for residents, providing logistical support as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum qualification required is an O'Level certificate or higher.
• A compassionate and resilient individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in social services, community work, or shelter operations is an advantage.
• Able to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with administrative tasks.
• A team player who thrives in a mission-driven environment.

OTHER INFORMATION

Liberte HR Services Pte Ltd is the designated recruitment partner for Allkin Singapore. As part of the hiring process, you may receive communication from them regarding this opportunity. #LI-DNI

Interested in working with animals and love taking care of them? Join us!

Build your career around your love in animals with Mastermark Pte Ltd. We are a leading Wildlife Management Specialist based in Singapore. We have worked with many government and private organisations, and we are seeking several enthusiastic and animal loving individuals to fill this new role of an Animal Care Officer.

The Animal Care Officer will be handling husbandry care for supervised animals at one of the various animal care sites within Singapore based on a roster rotation.

Location: Choa Chu Kang, Singapore (Transport will be provided from Choa Chu Kang MRT)

Benefits:

• Annual Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Phone Allowance
• Meal Allowance

Your role includes but are not limited to:

• Distribute food under supervision and according to animal dietary requirements.
• Handle, restrain and move animals.
• Provide basic animal care (e.g. showering, nail trimming, ear cleaning)
• General Housekeeping (e.g. moving and arranging supplies) and related work.

Our Requirements:

• At least an 'O' Level qualification or equivalent.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Completed handling course conducted by an accredited or approved training provider will be an added advantage.
• At least 1-year work experience or equivalent in animal husbandry/handling and care.
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays on a rotating roster basis.
• Those with the following vaccinations will be a bonus: Rabies, Tetanus, Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Influenza

Benefits:

• Annual Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Phone Allowance
• Meal Allowance

For more information on Mastermark, visit