Strategic Communications Specialist

Strategic Communications Specialist

LEEP seeks a skilled communications-minded professional to deliver high-quality external communications and support donor and stakeholder engagement.

Position Summary

Application Deadline: 23 February 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Remote; being based in London or Washington D.C. is a plus but not required. LEEP is unable to sponsor visas for this role.

Time Zone: Must be located in UTC-5 to UTC+2 time zone. Must be willing to work flexibly to collaborate with our global team across multiple time zones. This may occasionally require early starts or late finishes. Flexibility with working hours is essential.

Language Requirements: Full professional proficiency in English

Salary: Salary is dependent upon location and experience. E.g., $72,422–$77,250 USD for Washington D.C.-based roles; £51,900–£55,360 GBP for London-based roles; €52,223–€55,705 euros for Lisbon-based roles; Ksh6,849,987–Ksh7,306,653 KES for Nairobi-based roles; R949,433–R1,012,729 ZAR for Johannesburg-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 primarily focus on one important source of exposure: lead paint. Our paint programs involve generating data, supporting governments with the introduction and enforcement of regulation, and assisting manufacturers in switching to lead-free paints. Beyond our paint programs, we are piloting interventions to address other sources of lead exposure, such as spices and cosmetics.

Since our founding in September 2020:

• We have initiated lead paint elimination programs in 40 countries; completed 33 paint studies; and agreed on goals to establish lead paint regulation with government agencies in 18 (e.g., Angola).
• We’ve made crucial progress in engaging with manufacturers in 22 countries (e.g., Pakistan), and in reducing the lead paint market share in Ghana, Malawi and Pakistan.
• 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 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

LEEP is looking for a mission-driven communicator to join our External Relations Team. If you are excited by and have experience translating complex ideas into clear and accurate narratives, shaping digital strategy, and collaborating across teams to produce high-quality communications products, we would love to see you apply!

Working closely with our Head of External Relations, you will play a key role in translating LEEP’s scientific research and policy progress into clear, accurate, and compelling communications for global audiences. You will work closely with program and research teams to draft a wide range of public-facing content, ensuring all materials reflect LEEP’s voice and values and meet high standards for accuracy, scientific rigor, and transparency. You will also be responsible for day-to-day digital communications execution, monitoring, and metrics: you will manage LEEP’s social media content planning, posting, and performance tracking, update website content, and assist with the production of external newsletters. You will also support donor and stakeholder engagement by developing clear, transparent communications.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a great communicator to take on a high-impact position at the intersection of science, policy, and global development. You will play an important role in shaping how LEEP communicates its work and impact. You will contribute to LEEP’s external communications strategy by translating strategic priorities into execution and feeding performance insights back into ongoing strategy development. With a central role in shaping digital channels and external content, you’ll help define LEEP’s public voice while contributing to our ability to drive evidence-based change globally.

Responsibilities

Messaging and Content Development

• Draft, edit, and package public-facing content aligned with LEEP’s voice and values, including blogs, newsletters, success stories, website pages, presentations, and thought leadership pieces that translate complex research findings and policy progress into clear, accurate, and compelling content.
• Develop messaging and tailor communications for specific audiences including current and potential donors, global partners, journalists, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams across LEEP to produce cohesive, on-brand communications that meet high standards for accuracy, scientific rigor, and transparency.

Digital Communications (Website, Newsletter, Social Media)

• Execute social media content planning, posting, and performance tracking across priority platforms, aligned with LEEP’s external communications strategy.
• Maintain, develop, and update website content to ensure the website remains an up-to-date resource for stakeholders. This will entail updating pages using a Content Management System (CMS) and occasionally collaborating with a web developer and designer to develop new templates and dynamic web content.
• Assist with the production of regular external newsletters, including content sourcing, drafting, editing, and distribution using the Mailchimp platform.
• Produce monthly metrics reports, monitor general trends, and recommend improvements to increase LEEP’s engagement and reach for priority audiences.
• Maintain editorial calendars and ensure timely delivery of content across channels.

Donor and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support development of materials for donor reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and transparent reporting of data with clear explanations of cost-effectiveness and impact.
• Draft thank you letters, updates, and other communications to donors and stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain donor lists, track communications with key donors, and conduct analyses as needed.

What We’re Looking For

A successful applicant will possess or be the following:

• A passion for LEEP’s mission and a commitment to achieving meaningful, scalable impact.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience (e.g., strategic communications, technical or scientific writing, public affairs, marketing, journalism or related fields), ideally in international development, public health, policy, research or scientific organisations.
• Exceptional writing skills, with a strong track record of crafting compelling messaging and content tailored to a variety of formats and audiences.
• Outstanding copyediting skills and attention to detail.
• Strong grasp of brand and voice standards, with experience applying them across content types and enabling others to do the same through guidance, editing, or collaboration.
• Experience with digital content development and social media planning and execution, including creating and managing web and social media content and using performance metrics to inform planning.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced and growing team.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setup.
• Experience working or living in low- or middle-income countries is a plus but not required.
• Basic graphic design skills and/or knowledge of Canva or other design tools is a plus but not required.

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 40+ 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 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

Application Process

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

• Complete the application form by 23 February.
• After submitting your application, you’ll receive an email inviting you to complete a short, 30-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

If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please email hiring@leadelimination.org.

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.

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

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 40+ 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 team members outside their work hours.

Full professional proficiency in English