TLDR: Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP) is growing and now hiring 4 new roles to Drive Global Health Impact! They’re looking for a Recruitment Manager to lead hiring, a Head of Finance to strengthen financial systems, a Senior Research Manager to explore effective programs across countries, and a Research Associate (India) to address non-paint lead exposure. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply soon!
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. They primarily focus on one important source of exposure: lead paint. Their paint programs involve generating data, supporting governments with the introduction and enforcement of regulation, and assisting manufacturers in switching to lead-free paints. Beyond the paint programs, the LEEP team is piloting interventions to address other sources of lead exposure, such as spices and cosmetics.
Since the founding in September 2020:
- They have initiated lead paint elimination programs in 31 countries and completed paint studies in 18.
- They have agreed on goals to establish lead paint regulation with government agencies in 16 countries (e.g., in Angola).
- They have received reports in 10 countries of manufacturers representing more than 50% of the lead paint market share (in that country) reformulating to lead-free (e.g., in Pakistan).
- They have conducted a repeat paint study which showed more than a 50% reduction in lead paint market share since our initial study in Malawi.
- They have conducted lead in spices studies in Ethiopia and Türkiye.
- 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. Their own analysis estimates that it costs under $5 to avert one DALY-equivalent through LEEP’s first 13 established programs.
- They 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, launched by USAID and UNICEF.
- They have received grants from major grantmaking organisations, including USAID, Founders Pledge, Open Philanthropy, and Schmidt Futures.
- They have appeared in Nature, Vox, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, Prospect, on the 80,000 Hours Podcast, at the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future launch on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly, and our co-founders were named in Vox’s Future Perfect 50.
New Roles
LEEP is seeking an experienced charity accountant to oversee and improve our financial systems and processes during an exciting phase of growth.
Application deadline: Rolling
Start date: As soon as possible
Hours: Full time
Location: Remote with a preference for London. If based in London, the ability to co-work from our office three days per week is required. LEEP is unable to sponsor visas for this role.
Time zone: Being located in UTC-5 to UTC is required. Exact working hours are to be confirmed based on location to optimise for overlap with LEEP’s Operations team.
Language requirements: Full professional proficiency in English
How to apply: Please fill in this short application form
Extra information: If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
LEEP is seeking a highly organised and insightful recruiter to lead our hiring efforts as we grow. This person will be responsible for managing the recruitment process, ensuring we attract and hire exceptional candidates who align with our mission and values.
Application deadline: Rolling
Start date: As soon as possible
Hours: Full time
Location: Remote with a preference for London. If based in London, the ability to co-work from our office three days per week is required. LEEP is unable to sponsor visas for this role.
Time zone: Being located in UTC-5 to UTC is required. Exact working hours are to be confirmed based on location to optimise for overlap with LEEP’s Operations team.
Language requirements: Full professional proficiency in English
How to apply: Please fill in this short application form
Extra information: If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
LEEP is seeking a Senior Research Manager with exceptional strategic judgement and research skills to drive the exploration of new effective programs across numerous countries.
Application deadline: April 6th 2025
Start date: As soon as possible
Hours: Full time
Location: Remote, with a preference for candidates based in India. If based in London, the ability to co-work from our office three days per week is required. We are currently unable to sponsor visas, but may be able to in the future.
Time zone: Candidates must be located between UTC and UTC +6. Candidates outside this preferred range must be highly flexible with their work hours to ensure significant overlap with their team.
Language requirements: Full professional proficiency in English
Salary: Competitive depending on location and experience
How to apply: Please fill in this short application form
Extra information: If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
LEEP is seeking a trained quantitative researcher with excellent communication skills who will establish LEEP’s field studies assessing the effectiveness of interventions to address non-paint sources of lead exposure across India.
Application deadline: April 6th 2025
Start date: As soon as possible
Hours: Full time
Location: India (Central Region)
Language Requirements: Full professional proficiency in English and Hindi
Salary: Between ₹30 lakh and ₹33 lakh
How to apply: Fill out this application form
Extra information: If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
