Chief of Staff

LEEP seeks an analytical and organised Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic and operational partner to the Program Director. This person will support the Program Director across various projects, drive critical initiatives, and enhance operational excellence, thereby amplifying LEEP’s impact.

Position Summary

Application Deadline: 18 January 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Reporting to: Program Director

Hours: Full-time

Location and Time Zone: Remote within GMT + 4 to GMT + 8 timezones. 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.

Language Requirements: Full professional proficiency in English

Salary: Salary is dependent upon location and experience. E.g., $89,246.67 - $94,824.58 SGD for Singapore-based roles; ₹44,76,593-₹47,56,380 for Delhi-based roles; Rs14,843,55 - Rs15,771,281 PKR for Karachi-based roles; THB1,877,158.73-THB1,994,481.15 for Bangkok-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 37 countries and completed paint studies in 22.
• We have agreed on goals to establish lead paint regulation with government agencies in 18 countries (e.g., in Angola).
• We have received reports in 17 countries of manufacturers representing more than 50% of the lead paint market share (in that country) reformulating to lead-free (e.g., in Pakistan).
• We have conducted a repeat paint study which showed more than a 50% reduction in lead paint market share since our initial study in Malawi.
• We 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. Our own analysis estimates that it costs under $5 to avert one DALYequivalent 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, launched by USAID and UNICEF.
• We have received grants from major grantmaking organisations, including USAID, Founders Pledge, Open Philanthropy, and Schmidt Futures.
• We 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.

About the Role

LEEP is seeking a strategic and highly organized Chief of Staff to partner with our Program Director and drive operational and strategic excellence across our country programmes. In this role, you will ensure smooth, high-impact delivery by coordinating across teams, surfacing and resolving challenges early, and supporting senior leadership in high-level engagements.

As a trusted collaborator and project leader, you will help LEEP achieve stronger delivery, faster execution, and greater impact across multiple countries. You will work closely with senior leaders, support cross-country performance, and ensure the Program Director is fully prepared for high-level internal and external engagements.

This role offers significant growth opportunities for a mission-driven professional seeking a high-autonomy, high-responsibility position at the intersection of strategy, operations, and programme delivery. You will have the chance to make a measurable difference in program performance while shaping how LEEP delivers impact globally.

Responsibilities

Strategic planning and alignment

• Support the Program Director in annual and quarterly planning processes.
• Track progress, identify risks, and ensure alignment with LEEP’s mission and priorities.

Driving operational excellence

• Monitor delivery, milestones, and bottlenecks across country programmes.
• Build strong relationships with teams to surface challenges early and unblock issues quickly.
• Coordinate escalations and rapid issue resolution with relevant teams and senior leadership.
• Strengthen planning, reporting, and performance management processes to enhance execution.

Project leadership

• Independently lead high-priority strategic and operational initiatives for the Program Director.
• Manage cross-country or cross-team projects requiring tight coordination and clarity.
• Ensure timely, high-quality delivery with strong ownership and accountability.

Team coordination

• Act as a central liaison across Program teams and between Programs and other functions (e.g., Operations, Research).
• Facilitate smooth communication, decision-making, and alignment across teams.
• Help maintain cohesion and clarity in a distributed, multicultural program environment.

Executive support

• Prepare the Program Director for key internal and external discussions by developing briefs, insights, talking points, and follow-up plans.
• Represent or accompany the Program Director in meetings, ensuring continuity of priorities and actions.
• Deputise for the Program Director on select workstreams or engagements when needed.

External engagement

• Support relationship management with external partners and key stakeholders.

Supporting people and fostering culture

• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and team processes where relevant to Program operations.
• Support efforts that strengthen collaboration, communication, and engagement within the Program team.
• Assist with a variety of other tasks across LEEP as and when required

What We’re Looking For

A successful applicant will possess or be most of the following:

• Mission-driven: Passion for LEEP’s mission and values, and a strong commitment to achieving meaningful, scalable impact
• Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments (e.g., project management, consulting, program operations). Proven track record of delivering results, managing broad responsibilities, and supporting senior leadership effectively.
• Strategic mindset: Able to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and provide thoughtful recommendations to senior leadership to drive program impact.
• Analytical thinker: Able to quickly understand and analyse complex issues and develop actionable insights.
• Results-oriented & highly organized: Demonstrates ownership and accountability, manages multiple projects simultaneously, and delivers high-quality outcomes efficiently.
• Excellent communicator: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, able to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Cross-cultural collaboration: Comfortable working across diverse cultures and time zones, demonstrating empathy and cultural sensitivity.
• Influencer and relationship-builder: Skilled at leading projects or teams, engaging senior stakeholders, building trust, and resolving conflicts diplomatically.
• Adaptable and growth-oriented: Proactively seeks feedback, learns quickly, and thrives in dynamic, ambiguous environments.
• Autonomous and reliable: Independently manages tasks and timelines with integrity and professionalism.

Other promising attributes (not required but beneficial): Experience with monitoring and evaluation (M&E), policy advocacy, data analysis, public health or environmental policy, negotiation, or partnership management.

We are most interested in talent, not credentials. If you don’t fit some of the above criteria but think you are a good fit for this role, we’d love to see you apply.

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 30+ 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 January 18th. After submitting the application, there will be a short 20-minute screening assessment to complete.
• 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 30+ 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.

Full professional proficiency in English