Program Manager (Anglophone)

• Lead and support paint programs globally, including conducting paint studies, supporting governments with regulation, and assisting manufacturers in switching to lead-free paints.
• Engage with policymakers to introduce and implement lead paint regulation, and provide technical assistance to manufacturers.
• Manage partnerships, recruit local consultants, and contribute to strategy, planning, and team coordination.

This role directly contributes to eliminating childhood lead poisoning, affecting an estimated one in three children worldwide, by driving lead paint regulation and industry change across multiple countries.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with ability to collaborate and persuade diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages (French, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic) are a plus.
• High agency, creative problem-solving, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Willingness to travel 8-12 weeks per year; experience living/working in low- and middle-income countries is desirable.

Salary dependent on location and experience (e.g., Ksh6,849,987 - Ksh7,306,653 KES for Nairobi; ZAR 949,433 - ZAR 1,012,729 for Johannesburg; ZMW1,422,330 - ZMW1,517,152 for Zambia; €53,320 - €56,875 for Portugal; £51,900 - £55,360 GBP for London). Benefits include 33 days paid leave, generous sick/parental leave, 4% pension contribution, professional development, health insurance (where government healthcare is limited), and annual team retreat.

LEEP is an impact-driven, evidence-based nonprofit that aims to eliminate childhood lead poisoning, primarily by focusing on lead paint through data generation, government regulation, and manufacturer assistance. It is a partner of the WHO and UN Environment Programme and has been recognized as one of the most cost-effective nonprofits by Founders Pledge.