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How to Apply for Program Manager (Türkiye)

at Lead Exposure Elimination Project

🏢 About Lead Exposure Elimination Project

The Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP) is a highly focused nonprofit that takes an evidence-based, advocacy-driven approach to eliminating lead poisoning worldwide. Unlike traditional nonprofits, LEEP specifically targets lead paint regulation as the most effective intervention point, making it unique in its laser-focused mission and measurable impact approach. Someone might want to work here because they can contribute directly to scalable public health solutions with clear, data-driven outcomes.

About This Role

This Program Manager role for Türkiye involves directly working with Turkish government agencies to introduce lead paint regulations and engaging with local paint manufacturers to phase out lead-based products. The role is impactful because you'll be at the forefront of implementing practical solutions that prevent lead poisoning in Turkish communities, combining advocacy, research, and stakeholder management to create lasting policy change.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning meetings with Turkish government officials to discuss regulatory frameworks, followed by afternoon calls with paint manufacturers to develop phase-out plans, while simultaneously analyzing paint study data to inform advocacy strategies. You'd be troubleshooting implementation challenges, documenting learnings for the global team, and prioritizing between immediate advocacy opportunities and longer-term research needs—all while working remotely across time zones.

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🎯 Who Lead Exposure Elimination Project Is Looking For

  • A bilingual professional fluent in both Turkish and English who can navigate government and industry conversations in Türkiye with cultural nuance
  • Someone with proven stakeholder management experience who can build relationships with both government officials and paint industry representatives
  • An enterprising problem-solver comfortable with the ambiguity of advocacy work who can troubleshoot program blockers independently
  • A mission-driven individual passionate about public health who understands the specific challenges of lead paint regulation in developing contexts

📝 Tips for Applying to Lead Exposure Elimination Project

1

Demonstrate specific experience working with Turkish government agencies or regulatory bodies, even if in different sectors

2

Highlight any background in public health advocacy, environmental regulation, or paint/chemical industry engagement

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Show concrete examples of managing complex stakeholder relationships where you had to balance competing interests

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Include measurable outcomes from past projects that show your ability to achieve scalable impact

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Provide examples of how you've worked independently in remote settings while maintaining program momentum

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific understanding of Türkiye's regulatory environment and how lead paint regulation could be implemented there", 'Examples of successful stakeholder engagement with government or industry partners in Turkish-speaking contexts', 'Your approach to balancing the three core responsibilities (government work, manufacturer engagement, and research) simultaneously', "Why LEEP's evidence-based, focused approach to lead elimination resonates with your professional philosophy"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → LEEP's specific advocacy model and their past country successes (available on their website)
  • → Current lead paint regulations and public health data in Türkiye
  • → The Turkish paint manufacturing industry landscape and key players
  • → How other countries in the region have implemented lead paint regulations
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach building relationships with Turkish government agencies resistant to new regulations?
2 Describe a time you had to convince an industry stakeholder to change practices that affected their bottom line
3 What do you know about the current status of lead paint regulation in Türkiye and neighboring countries?
4 How would you design a paint study in Türkiye to gather compelling data for policymakers?
5 Tell us about a complex project you managed remotely and how you overcame communication challenges
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic applications that don't address the Türkiye-specific aspects of the role
  • Focusing only on technical program management without demonstrating stakeholder engagement skills
  • Failing to show understanding of LEEP's specific evidence-based approach versus general nonprofit work

📅 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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