LEEP is seeking a Regional Head with exceptional strategic judgement and people skills to lead and inspire a team of Program Managers, driving the expansion and effective delivery of our programs.

Position Summary

Application Deadline: 27 September 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours: Full-time

Location: Remote.

Time Zone: Candidates must be located between UTC -5 and UTC +3. This role requires regular collaboration with team members in UTC to UTC +3. Flexibility with working hours is essential. 

Language Requirements: Full professional proficiency in English and French required.  

Salary: Salary is dependent upon location and experience; open to discussion.  E.g., $87,743–$97,829 USD for New York-based roles; £60,204–£67,124 GBP for London-based roles; €61,185–€68,218 for Paris-based roles; XOF36,139,150–XOF40,293,075 for Dakar-based roles; XOF35,892,346–XOF40,017,903 for Abidjan-based roles; FCFA36,703,273–FCFA40,922,040 Yaoundé-based roles.

How to apply: Fill out this application form 

Contact: hiring@leadelimination.org 

About LEEP

LEEP is an impact-driven, evidence-based nonprofit that aims to eliminate childhood lead poisoning, which affects an estimated one in three children worldwide. We currently focus on three sources of lead exposure: paint, spices, and traditional eyeliners. Our work involves generating data, supporting governments with the introduction and enforcement of regulation, and assisting industry in eliminating lead from their products.

LEEP was founded in September 2020. Five years on: 

• We run programs in over 40 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, representing over 76% of children born in low- and middle-income countries.
• Our current paint programs have the potential to protect 97.8 million children from lead poisoning in their homes over the next 35 years. Our programs on eyeliners and spices have the potential to protect a further 12.6 million children from either one of these two sources over the next seven years.
• Our follow-up studies in Malawi and Pakistan have shown lead paint market reductions estimated to protect approximately 8.5 million children from lead poisoning.
• With LEEP’s support, eight countries now have regulations to limit the amount of lead in paint, e.g. in the DRC.
• In over 20 countries, manufacturers representing over 50% of the lead paint market share have taken steps to move to lead-free.
• Our team is growing rapidly: from 18 at the start of 2025 to 43 at the start of 2026, to an estimated 80 by the start of 2027. 
• Founders Pledge estimates that it costs $1.66 to prevent one child’s lead exposure (in expectation) through our work, making LEEP one of its most cost-effective nonprofit recommendations. Our own analysis estimates that it costs under $5 to avert one DALY equivalent through LEEP’s first 13 established paint programs.
• We are a partner of the WHO and UN Environment Programme’s Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint and a member of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future.

• We have received grants from major grantmaking organisations, including Founders Pledge, Coefficient Giving, Bloomberg Philanthropies, USAID, and Schmidt Futures.
• We have appeared in Nature, Vox, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, Prospect, on the 80,000 Hours Podcast, and our co-founders were named in Vox’s Future Perfect 50.

About the Role

As a key leader in the organisation, you will manage and inspire a talented group of Program Managers, guiding them to deliver meaningful results whilst thriving in LEEP’s dynamic, fast-paced work environment. 

This role goes beyond exceptional people management. You will provide strategic guidance to your team on the steps of our paint programs, act as a trusted escalation point for program partners, and tackle context-specific challenges with creativity. This involves offering nuanced guidance on government engagement, building strong relationships with policymakers, advising on how to tailor messaging for diverse industry audiences, and navigating cross-cultural stakeholder dynamics. You should enjoy international travel, and your adaptability will enable you to step in wherever LEEP and your team need you most.

With significant responsibility in a growing organisation and direct line management from LEEP’s Program Director, you will collaborate closely with both LEEP’s senior leadership and your peers. Together, you’ll translate LEEP’s long-term goals into tangible outcomes, lead cross-functional projects to refine our systems and playbook, and potentially contribute beyond our lead paint programs as we broaden our scope.

As a Regional Head, you must bring exceptional people skills and strategic insight to a role that is critical to driving LEEP’s next phase of growth and amplifying our global impact.

Responsibilities

• Strategic program guidance (40%)
  • Provide strategic oversight and feedback on Program Managers’ plans and implementation
  • Support your team throughout meetings, trips, and key milestones, offering guidance while empowering them to drive forward implementation
  • Act as a trusted advisor, troubleshooting roadblocks and guiding complex decisions or adjustments as needed
  • Serve as the escalation point for key stakeholders, including government officials, who are critical to eliminating lead paint
  • Manage your team’s budget, ensuring efficient use of resources to achieve program goals
• Team management (40%)
  • Lead and inspire a team of three to five Program Managers, ensuring alignment with LEEP’s strategic goals and mission, and empowering your team to consistently meet or exceed their goals
  • Accountable for the results and performance of your team, you will foster a high-performance and trusting culture through clear expectations, regular and open feedback and a shared sense of purpose
  • Conduct one-on-one meetings, training, and appraisals to support your team’s development and success
• Program and internal systems development (15%)
  • Collaborate with your peers and the wider team to develop our paint playbook and internal systems  
• Special Projects (5%)
  • Take on high-priority or cross-functional projects or workstreams as required, managing them from planning to completion 

What We’re Looking For

Successful applicants must possess most of the following:

• Passion for LEEP’s mission and a strong commitment to achieving meaningful, scalable impact.
• A demonstrable track record of line management and a proven ability to guide and motivate teams to achieve results.
• Strong skills in delivering feedback and coaching to drive performance and professional growth.
• Expertise in guiding strategic plans and managing projects that align with organisational goals.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
• Comfort with acting as an escalation point in complex situations.
• Strong problem-solving skills to unblock barriers.
• A desire for continuous improvement, which will involve regularly reviewing strategies and sharing insights to refine programs.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience leading and managing people or teams.
• Experience working in low- and middle-income countries and/or collaborating with governments and policymakers.
• Capable of working in a remote environment (unless based in London) and experience in  managing remote teams.
• Willing to travel for 8 to 12 weeks per year.
• Full professional proficiency in English and French.

Work Environment

Our culture is one of genuine care for each other and passion for our work and its impact. We are a team that values collaboration, openness, and mutual support, which creates an environment where everyone can thrive while contributing to meaningful work. Though we are a remote team, we are supportive and close-knit. We stay connected through weekly team calls and 1:1 calls, where we have conversations about both non-work and work topics; we regularly share photos and celebrate milestones and successes in our Slack; and we come together annually for an in-person retreat to strengthen relationships and reflect on our mission.

Our team of 60+ people is based across five continents and speaks over 10 languages. We have diverse expertise, from medicine to environmental health to international law.

Our work schedule is flexible. Some of the team work 9-5:30, and some adjust their daily schedule around school pick-up. We value work-life balance and rarely contact the team members outside their work hours. 

LEEP offers: 

• A chance to have a very large positive impact on the world
• 33 days of paid leave
• Generous sick leave and parental leave policies
• 4% pension contribution or equivalent
• Professional development opportunities
• Health Insurance in places where government healthcare is limited
• Annual team retreat

How to Apply

Here’s a summary of the application process for a successful candidate. We might make adjustments.

• Complete the application form by September 27th. 
• After submitting your application, you’ll receive an email inviting you to complete a short, 31-minute screening assessment. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) within 24 hours of completing your application. 
• Attend a 25-minute initial screening call
• Complete a 2-3 hour work test designed to simulate the work you would do if hired and evaluate key skills important for success in the role
• Attend one remote panel interview
• Receive an employment offer!
• Submit references

LEEP is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, national origin, ethnicity, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other protected characteristic.