ProVeg International
Remote
About ProVeg
ProVeg is a food awareness organisation with the mission to reduce global animal consumption by 50% by the year 2040. We are active in eight countries across four continents and are growing rapidly. We work with governments, private companies, public institutions, medical professionals, and the public to help the world transition to a more plant-based society and economy that is sustainable for humans, animals, and our planet.
Job details
Reports to: International Head of Food Industry & Retail
Department: Food Industry & Retail International
Location: Remote or Berlin
Hours: 40 hours per week
When
Application deadline: open until filled
Phone interviews: flexible
Face to face interviews: flexible
Start date: ASAP or January 2020
Role Summary
We are looking for an inquisitive and knowledgeable personality who will be responsible for market research within an exciting Horizon 2020 EU project which aims to develop innovative, consumer-ready products based on plant-based proteins that have a high chance of widespread success. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of the competitive and consumer landscapes you will be able to identify the untapped potential for new product development as well as which levers to pull in order to increase trust and consumer acceptance of plant-based products. The successful applicant will take a hands-on approach, will be able to cope with uncertainties, and will be capable of setting up structures if none exist. They will need to be flexible, adept at multitasking, and must love a challenge.
Responsibilities
Keep abreast of recent developments and trends in the food sector, with a focus on new protein sources.
Systematic gathering and evaluation of market data.
Mapping of current consumer trends and developments in relation to food and drink for both retail and food-service industries, gauged from publicly available research agency reports, institutional and academic publications, and the ProVeg news-tracking database.
Plan, coordinate, and implement a consumer survey in multiple European markets as well as China, in collaboration with a market research agency, in order to investigate consumer trust and acceptance of innovative plant-based products and/or ingredients
For the consumer survey, develop and validate a questionnaire addressing individual consumers’ awareness, attitudes, values, habits, choice motives, food-technology neophobia, potential facilitators/barriers, consumer trust, acceptance, evoked emotions, and other relevant behavioural indicators towards alternative protein sources and innovative plant-based products.
Oversee the implementation of a market-sizing study in different European markets in collaboration with a market research agency in order to map out the revenue generated and the products and players currently operating in the plant-based space, split by category, with the ultimate aim of determining lucrative, high-impact, and differentiated market-entry strategies.
Screen food industry news portals in order to keep the ProVeg Food Industry News Tracking Database up to date.
Compilation of the latest best practices in the innovation sector of the food and technology carrying out an in-depth analysis of successful cases and benchmarking success factors through qualitative evaluation.
Develop and implement further surveys, questionnaires, and rankings.
Preparation of reports and presentations.
Support the consulting of companies to expand into the plant-based market.
Cooperation and dialogue with market research agencies, research networks, and universities.
Competencies
Required:
Self-starter personality with an inquisitive nature.
Relevant academic education (MSc. or PhD. level) in business, consumer research or other relevant fields.
3+ years of experience in research, preferably in the food industry field.
Understanding of food trends, data, and developments.
Excellent knowledge of research methodologies and evaluation.
Analytical, conceptual, and editorial skills.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office or similar software.
Excellent written and spoken English-language skills.
Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to thrive in a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including confident demeanour.
The successful applicant will be a pragmatic go-getter who is flexible and loves taking on challenges in a fast-paced working environment.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively
Willingness to take on additional tasks as and when they arise
Identification with the values and goals of ProVeg International
Preferred:
Experience with Data Analytics and Market Research Software
Knowledge about the latest trends in the plant-based food industry
Benefits of working with us
A strong organisational focus on personal development and designated training budget.
Flexible working arrangements.
A delicious and healthy vegan lunch every day as well as a regular supply of fresh fruit at our Berlin office.
And, last but not least: become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet
Diversity Statement
ProVeg is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, refugee background, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People of colour, women, people with disabilities, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, elderly people, refugees, and people living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our Application Procedure
Your application should include a cover letter and CV. Send us your application using the online form, and please tell us how you found this job ad.Thank you!
If you have successfully made it to the long list of applicants, you will be invited you for a phone interview, usually within two weeks of the application deadline. Following a successful shortlisting, the next steps will be:
An online task.
A face-to-face interview (remote possible).
If applicable, an optional ‘trial day’ that includes the handling of tasks that are typical for the role you’re applying for. This step helps us to get to know you and your way of working a little better and gives you a chance to get a full picture of the job and the organisation.
The final decision may require an additional interview, usually with Senior Management.
About ProVeg
ProVeg is a food awareness organisation with the mission to reduce global animal consumption by 50% by the year 2040. We are active in eight countries across four continents and are growing rapidly. We work with governments, private companies, public institutions, medical professionals, and the public to help the world transition to a more plant-based society and economy that is sustainable for humans, animals, and our planet.
Job details
Reports to: International Head of Food Industry & Retail
Department: Food Industry & Retail International
Location: Remote or Berlin
Hours: 40 hours per week
When
Application deadline: open until filled
Phone interviews: flexible
Face to face interviews: flexible
Start date: ASAP or January 2020
Role Summary
We are looking for an inquisitive and knowledgeable personality who will be responsible for market research within an exciting Horizon 2020 EU project which aims to develop innovative, consumer-ready products based on plant-based proteins that have a high chance of widespread success. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of the competitive and consumer landscapes you will be able to identify the untapped potential for new product development as well as which levers to pull in order to increase trust and consumer acceptance of plant-based products. The successful applicant will take a hands-on approach, will be able to cope with uncertainties, and will be capable of setting up structures if none exist. They will need to be flexible, adept at multitasking, and must love a challenge.
Responsibilities
Keep abreast of recent developments and trends in the food sector, with a focus on new protein sources.
Systematic gathering and evaluation of market data.
Mapping of current consumer trends and developments in relation to food and drink for both retail and food-service industries, gauged from publicly available research agency reports, institutional and academic publications, and the ProVeg news-tracking database.
Plan, coordinate, and implement a consumer survey in multiple European markets as well as China, in collaboration with a market research agency, in order to investigate consumer trust and acceptance of innovative plant-based products and/or ingredients
For the consumer survey, develop and validate a questionnaire addressing individual consumers’ awareness, attitudes, values, habits, choice motives, food-technology neophobia, potential facilitators/barriers, consumer trust, acceptance, evoked emotions, and other relevant behavioural indicators towards alternative protein sources and innovative plant-based products.
Oversee the implementation of a market-sizing study in different European markets in collaboration with a market research agency in order to map out the revenue generated and the products and players currently operating in the plant-based space, split by category, with the ultimate aim of determining lucrative, high-impact, and differentiated market-entry strategies.
Screen food industry news portals in order to keep the ProVeg Food Industry News Tracking Database up to date.
Compilation of the latest best practices in the innovation sector of the food and technology carrying out an in-depth analysis of successful cases and benchmarking success factors through qualitative evaluation.
Develop and implement further surveys, questionnaires, and rankings.
Preparation of reports and presentations.
Support the consulting of companies to expand into the plant-based market.
Cooperation and dialogue with market research agencies, research networks, and universities.
Competencies
Required:
Self-starter personality with an inquisitive nature.
Relevant academic education (MSc. or PhD. level) in business, consumer research or other relevant fields.
3+ years of experience in research, preferably in the food industry field.
Understanding of food trends, data, and developments.
Excellent knowledge of research methodologies and evaluation.
Analytical, conceptual, and editorial skills.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office or similar software.
Excellent written and spoken English-language skills.
Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to thrive in a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including confident demeanour.
The successful applicant will be a pragmatic go-getter who is flexible and loves taking on challenges in a fast-paced working environment.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively
Willingness to take on additional tasks as and when they arise
Identification with the values and goals of ProVeg International
Preferred:
Experience with Data Analytics and Market Research Software
Knowledge about the latest trends in the plant-based food industry
Benefits of working with us
A strong organisational focus on personal development and designated training budget.
Flexible working arrangements.
A delicious and healthy vegan lunch every day as well as a regular supply of fresh fruit at our Berlin office.
And, last but not least: become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet
Diversity Statement
ProVeg is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, refugee background, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People of colour, women, people with disabilities, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, elderly people, refugees, and people living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our Application Procedure
Your application should include a cover letter and CV. Send us your application using the online form, and please tell us how you found this job ad.Thank you!
If you have successfully made it to the long list of applicants, you will be invited you for a phone interview, usually within two weeks of the application deadline. Following a successful shortlisting, the next steps will be:
An online task.
A face-to-face interview (remote possible).
If applicable, an optional ‘trial day’ that includes the handling of tasks that are typical for the role you’re applying for. This step helps us to get to know you and your way of working a little better and gives you a chance to get a full picture of the job and the organisation.
The final decision may require an additional interview, usually with Senior Management.
The Humane League
Remote
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League is an international nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food through institutional and individual change. The Humane League 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. The Humane League seeks a Corporate Animal Welfare Policies Fellow who is interested in gaining a deeper understanding of corporate welfare reform. The fellow in this position will conduct deep-dive research into food corporations to gain a better understanding of how they work and who the key decision-makers are. This fellow will be responsible for keeping specific food company data for The Humane League’s corporate work up to date, assisting in the development of outreach strategies, and carrying out other small projects.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As a fellow, you will:
Tackle real-world challenges that positively impact the lives of animals.
Develop your professional skills, and enhance your resume.
Collaborate with animal protection professionals, and build lasting relationships with like-minded activists who share your values.
Experience the work culture of The Humane League, and learn what it’s really like to work within the animal protection movement.
Gain a deep understanding of welfare reform and will contribute to tangible improvements for potentially billions of chickens.
Hone research skills and the ability to solve problems creatively.
Learn about the food industry, supply chain, and current welfare standards.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Research assigned food companies for our corporate database, potentially to include information about corporate structure, products, relationships to other entities, investors, and executives.
Assist with developing company-specific strategies by conducting research and synthesizing in a provided strategy portfolio document.
Based on interest, the fellow will keep up to date on the latest industry news relevant to a particular sector and create quick summaries to update the corporate relations team.
Other projects based on current departmental focus and Fellow’s interests and goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Exemplify a strong commitment to The Humane League’s philosophy and activism methodology.
This fellowship requires a time commitment of 20 hours per week.
The Humane League offers school credit or a paid stipend as compensation for your time. The stipend for this fellowship is $2400.
Must be over 18 years old, have a high school diploma, GED, or college diploma.
Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Creativity and self-motivation.
Highly proficient in word processing and spreadsheets.
Interest in performing extensive research.
Experience or education related to business or finance not required, but a plus.
*Please note, this application closes on November 27, 2019.
You agree that the fellowship does not create an "employment" relationship under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") or any other definition, and the FLSA's minimum wage and overtime provisions do not apply. This fellowship does not replace or displace any employee of The Humane League, and The Humane League does not derive an immediate advantage from the activities performed by you.
The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email our People Operations team and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League is an international nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food through institutional and individual change. The Humane League 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. The Humane League seeks a Corporate Animal Welfare Policies Fellow who is interested in gaining a deeper understanding of corporate welfare reform. The fellow in this position will conduct deep-dive research into food corporations to gain a better understanding of how they work and who the key decision-makers are. This fellow will be responsible for keeping specific food company data for The Humane League’s corporate work up to date, assisting in the development of outreach strategies, and carrying out other small projects.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As a fellow, you will:
Tackle real-world challenges that positively impact the lives of animals.
Develop your professional skills, and enhance your resume.
Collaborate with animal protection professionals, and build lasting relationships with like-minded activists who share your values.
Experience the work culture of The Humane League, and learn what it’s really like to work within the animal protection movement.
Gain a deep understanding of welfare reform and will contribute to tangible improvements for potentially billions of chickens.
Hone research skills and the ability to solve problems creatively.
Learn about the food industry, supply chain, and current welfare standards.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Research assigned food companies for our corporate database, potentially to include information about corporate structure, products, relationships to other entities, investors, and executives.
Assist with developing company-specific strategies by conducting research and synthesizing in a provided strategy portfolio document.
Based on interest, the fellow will keep up to date on the latest industry news relevant to a particular sector and create quick summaries to update the corporate relations team.
Other projects based on current departmental focus and Fellow’s interests and goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Exemplify a strong commitment to The Humane League’s philosophy and activism methodology.
This fellowship requires a time commitment of 20 hours per week.
The Humane League offers school credit or a paid stipend as compensation for your time. The stipend for this fellowship is $2400.
Must be over 18 years old, have a high school diploma, GED, or college diploma.
Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Creativity and self-motivation.
Highly proficient in word processing and spreadsheets.
Interest in performing extensive research.
Experience or education related to business or finance not required, but a plus.
*Please note, this application closes on November 27, 2019.
You agree that the fellowship does not create an "employment" relationship under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") or any other definition, and the FLSA's minimum wage and overtime provisions do not apply. This fellowship does not replace or displace any employee of The Humane League, and The Humane League does not derive an immediate advantage from the activities performed by you.
The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email our People Operations team and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
The Humane League
Remote
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League is an international nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food through institutional and individual change. The Humane League Labs (THL Labs) is the research arm of The Humane League, and our mission is to inform advocacy strategies through actionable research on their effectiveness. We are seeking a creative, resourceful and self-motivated Research Fellow to participate and assist in data collection, analysis and reporting for research projects related to farm animal advocacy.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As a fellow, you will:
Contribute to real-world research projects that positively impact the lives of animals.
Develop your professional research skills, and enhance your resume.
Collaborate with animal protection professionals, and build lasting relationships with like-minded activists who share your values.
Experience the work culture of The Humane League, and learn what it’s really like to work within the animal protection movement.
Bring to your work a desire to learn and grow.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop well-written and well-documented code to clean, analyze and visualize data gathered in research.
Assist in drafting final reports documenting methodologies, data, analysis and conclusions and revise them in a highly collaborative environment.
Help develop statistical approaches and metrics; evaluate biases and controls in experimental methodology.
Participate in the development of the rationale behind the data analysis; make logical inferences and generate meaningful conclusions from the results.
Participate in the development of creative ideas for future research projects and extensions of existing analyses.
QUALIFICATIONS
Exemplify a strong commitment to The Humane League’s philosophy and activism methodology.
This fellowship requires a time commitment of 20 hours per week.
The Humane League offers school credit or a paid stipend as compensation for your time. The stipend for this fellowship is $2400.
Must be over 18 years old, have a high school diploma, GED, or college diploma.
Comfortable writing clear, testable, well-documented computer code, especially in languages typically used in data science such as R or Python.
An elementary background in statistics and an aptitude for mathematical reasoning.
Ability and willingness to clearly communicate the complexities and subtleties of their work both verbally and in writing.
Familiarity with research methods, scientific principles, and philosophies (e.g., survey methodologies, experiment design, randomized controlled trials, or causal inference from observational data).
Strong analytical skills accompanied by steadfast curiosity and technical creativity.
A disposition that favors evidence-based reasoning and critical thinking.
Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high quality and accuracy in all research output.
A deep and enduring commitment to high standards of ethics in research including, but not limited to, matters of data use and storage, handling of privileged information, attribution of credit, conflicts of interest, protocol compliance, and correction of errors.
*Please note, this application closes on November 27, 2019.
You agree that the fellowship does not create an "employment" relationship under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") or any other definition, and the FLSA's minimum wage and overtime provisions do not apply. This fellowship does not replace or displace any employee of The Humane League, and The Humane League does not derive an immediate advantage from the activities performed by you.
The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email our People Operations team and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League is an international nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food through institutional and individual change. The Humane League Labs (THL Labs) is the research arm of The Humane League, and our mission is to inform advocacy strategies through actionable research on their effectiveness. We are seeking a creative, resourceful and self-motivated Research Fellow to participate and assist in data collection, analysis and reporting for research projects related to farm animal advocacy.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As a fellow, you will:
Contribute to real-world research projects that positively impact the lives of animals.
Develop your professional research skills, and enhance your resume.
Collaborate with animal protection professionals, and build lasting relationships with like-minded activists who share your values.
Experience the work culture of The Humane League, and learn what it’s really like to work within the animal protection movement.
Bring to your work a desire to learn and grow.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop well-written and well-documented code to clean, analyze and visualize data gathered in research.
Assist in drafting final reports documenting methodologies, data, analysis and conclusions and revise them in a highly collaborative environment.
Help develop statistical approaches and metrics; evaluate biases and controls in experimental methodology.
Participate in the development of the rationale behind the data analysis; make logical inferences and generate meaningful conclusions from the results.
Participate in the development of creative ideas for future research projects and extensions of existing analyses.
QUALIFICATIONS
Exemplify a strong commitment to The Humane League’s philosophy and activism methodology.
This fellowship requires a time commitment of 20 hours per week.
The Humane League offers school credit or a paid stipend as compensation for your time. The stipend for this fellowship is $2400.
Must be over 18 years old, have a high school diploma, GED, or college diploma.
Comfortable writing clear, testable, well-documented computer code, especially in languages typically used in data science such as R or Python.
An elementary background in statistics and an aptitude for mathematical reasoning.
Ability and willingness to clearly communicate the complexities and subtleties of their work both verbally and in writing.
Familiarity with research methods, scientific principles, and philosophies (e.g., survey methodologies, experiment design, randomized controlled trials, or causal inference from observational data).
Strong analytical skills accompanied by steadfast curiosity and technical creativity.
A disposition that favors evidence-based reasoning and critical thinking.
Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high quality and accuracy in all research output.
A deep and enduring commitment to high standards of ethics in research including, but not limited to, matters of data use and storage, handling of privileged information, attribution of credit, conflicts of interest, protocol compliance, and correction of errors.
*Please note, this application closes on November 27, 2019.
You agree that the fellowship does not create an "employment" relationship under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") or any other definition, and the FLSA's minimum wage and overtime provisions do not apply. This fellowship does not replace or displace any employee of The Humane League, and The Humane League does not derive an immediate advantage from the activities performed by you.
The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email our People Operations team and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
