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How to Apply for Program Manager (Francophone)

at Lead Exposure Elimination Project

🏢 About Lead Exposure Elimination Project

The Lead Exposure Elimination Project is a unique nonprofit focused exclusively on eliminating lead poisoning through evidence-based advocacy for lead paint regulation. Unlike many organizations, LEEP prioritizes measurable impact and cost-effectiveness, making it ideal for mission-driven professionals who want to see tangible results from their work. Their remote-first structure allows for global collaboration while tackling a critical public health issue affecting millions worldwide.

About This Role

As a Francophone Program Manager, you'll be at the forefront of LEEP's mission by directly engaging with French-speaking governments and manufacturers to implement lead paint regulations. This role combines policy advocacy (60% of time), research, and strategic planning to create systemic change in regions where lead poisoning disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. Your work will directly contribute to preventing neurological damage in children across Francophone countries.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might begin with analyzing paint study data from a Francophone country, followed by virtual meetings with government officials in Senegal to discuss regulatory implementation. The afternoon could involve drafting a strategy memo for engaging paint manufacturers in Cameroon, then joining a team sync to coordinate global advocacy efforts. You'll constantly switch between technical research, stakeholder communication in French, and strategic planning to advance lead elimination goals.

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🎯 Who Lead Exposure Elimination Project Is Looking For

  • A bilingual professional with native-level French and English who can navigate technical regulatory discussions with government officials while building trust with paint manufacturers
  • Someone with experience in policy advocacy or stakeholder management who understands how to balance government relations with industry engagement
  • An enterprising problem-solver comfortable working autonomously on diverse tasks, from paint sample research to partnership development in remote settings
  • A mission-driven individual who can articulate specific reasons why eliminating lead exposure matters and demonstrates genuine passion for scalable public health impact

📝 Tips for Applying to Lead Exposure Elimination Project

1

Explicitly demonstrate your French proficiency in your application - consider including a French version of your resume or mentioning specific Francophone regions where you've worked

2

Highlight any experience with regulatory processes, policy advocacy, or working with manufacturers in your resume, even if from different industries

3

Research and reference LEEP's specific projects in Francophone countries (like their work in Cameroon or Senegal) to show genuine understanding of their work

4

Quantify your impact in previous roles using metrics relevant to LEEP's effectiveness focus (e.g., 'increased compliance by X%' or 'secured partnerships with Y organizations')

5

Address how you've managed diverse responsibilities simultaneously, as this role requires balancing government work, industry engagement, research, and program management

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific motivation for working on lead elimination rather than general nonprofit work, referencing LEEP's unique effectiveness-focused approach", 'Concrete examples of successfully managing multiple stakeholders with competing interests, particularly in policy or regulatory contexts', 'Demonstrated ability to work independently in remote settings while maintaining strong collaboration with a distributed team', 'Any direct experience with Francophone regions, governments, or industries that would accelerate your impact in this role']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → LEEP's specific projects in Francophone countries (available on their website and annual reports)
  • → The current status of lead paint regulations in key Francophone markets like France, Senegal, Cameroon, and Côte d'Ivoire
  • → LEEP's funding model and how they prioritize projects based on cost-effectiveness
  • → The chemistry and economics of lead paint alternatives to understand manufacturer perspectives
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your approach to convincing a resistant paint manufacturer to phase out lead additives while maintaining their profitability
2 How would you prioritize between completing paint sample research and preparing for a critical meeting with a Francophone government official?
3 Walk us through a time you had to navigate cultural or linguistic nuances when working with French-speaking stakeholders
4 What specific strategies would you use to build partnerships with organizations in Francophone Africa given LEEP's limited resources?
5 How do you measure success in advocacy work, and what metrics would you propose for this role?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic statements about wanting to 'make a difference' without specific knowledge of lead poisoning's impact or LEEP's unique approach
  • Failing to demonstrate French language proficiency or cultural understanding of Francophone regions
  • Presenting as purely academic/research-focused without showing ability to drive practical policy change and industry engagement

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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