Program Manager - Africa

ABOUT PURE EARTH:

Pure Earth is a nonprofit environmental health organization committed to solving the global pollution crisis with practical, evidence-based solutions. We work to protect people—especially children and pregnant women—and the planet from the harmful effects of toxic pollution, with a current focus on reducing lead and mercury exposure in low- and middle-income countries. We collaborate with governments, communities, industry, and civil society to address pollution at its source—deploying solutions that are grounded in science, informed by local context, and built for long-term sustainability.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Supports the day-to-day implementation of specific projects, coordinates between countries in Africa with multiple stakeholders, and contributes to programs' implementation as per technical, operational, and donor standards.

REPORTS TO: Country Director Africa

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and Manage program workplans, budgets, and reporting schedules.
• Liaison with HQ operations to support country offices (finance, HR, logistics, etc.)
• Serve as primary contact with program managers within countries.
• Oversee data collection, MEL activities, and reporting deliverables.
• Contribute to proposal development, donor reporting, and strategy discussions.
• Ensure donor compliance and quality assurance in program delivery.
• Support hiring and onboarding of regional team members and coach junior team members.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in international development, environmental health, public health, public administration, or other related field.
• 5–10 years of program implementation experience in multiple country contexts.
• Familiarity with donor regulations (United Nations, US Government, World Bank, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Comfortable with technology, Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Experience in supporting fundraising, and preparing financial and donor reports.
• Solid research skills, with experience in field work, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working with diverse teams.
• Capable of operating independently and meeting tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of a language in the region is advantageous.
• Only citizens or applicants with the right to work in the country will be considered.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

The application deadline is July 31, 2025. We'll review applications on a rolling basis. Please note that due to the volume of interest, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

US Applicants: This is a full-time exempt position with a compensation range of $80,000 -$96,900(L4). This role is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, and life and disability insurance. Only those who have authorization to work in the US will be eligible.

For applicants in Ghana, the salary will be commensurate with local market rates, qualifications, and experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Pure Earth to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender or gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Pure Earth applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant's disability or need for accommodation. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Pure Earth human resources(hr@pureearth.org) to make the need for an accommodation known.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position requires international travel approximately 20% of the time, but may vary depending on project deliverables
• Work hours may be outside of normal NY-based hours to accommodate working in various time zones across the globe. Working late nights, early mornings and weekends may be required.
• This is a headquarters position based in New York.

While preference is given to candidates based in New York, the position is open to US applicants with valid work authorization. We are also considering qualified citizens for this role to work from Ghana. We are unable to offer work visa sponsorship for employment.

This job description may be revised and updated as required to meet organizational objectives.