Industry Consultant (Pakistan)

Industry Consultant (Pakistan)

LEEP seeks a dynamic industry engagement specialist to accelerate the transition to lead-free paint production across Pakistan. This person will be responsible for building strategic partnerships with manufacturers and providing technical assistance to drive meaningful change in paint manufacturing practices.

Position Summary

Application Deadline: Rolling applications, August 11th 2025

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours: 20 hours per week

Location: Pakistan. We are currently unable to sponsor visas.

Time Zone: Must be located in Pakistan, preferably Lahore, and willing to travel

Language Requirements: Full professional proficiency in English and Urdu

Salary: Competitive hourly rate

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 31 countries and completed paint studies in 18.
• We have agreed on goals to establish lead paint regulation with government agencies in 16 countries (e.g., in Angola).
• We 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 Malawi.
• We have achieved significant reduction in lead paint market share in Pakistan, where lead poisoning affects nearly half of all children (~47 million) and paint with very high levels of lead is readily available on the market
• To achieve a reduction representing more than 80% of the lead paint market share in Pakistan over the next two years, LEEP plans to
  • Work with regulatory authorities to ensure that limits on lead are being enforced
  • Conduct paint testing surveys to monitor progress and motivate further action
  • Engage with manufacturers, particularly SMEs and informal manufacturers, and advocate for them to end the use of lead
  • Provide technical support to manufacturers seeking to reformulate lead-free products
  • Understand the legislative and policy environment around industrial and spray paint regulation and enforcement at a national level
• LEEP is also developing interventions to target lead in spices and cosmetics with government and non-government partners
• 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 dynamic Industry Consultant to lead our engagement with paint manufacturers, suppliers, and industry associations across Pakistan. You will work to accelerate the transition to lead-free paint production through strategic partnerships, technical assistance, and market development initiatives. This is our second industry consultant position in Pakistan, working alongside our existing consultant to support expanded industry engagement efforts.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with industry leaders to drive meaningful change in paint manufacturing practices while supporting Pakistan's broader public health goals.

Responsibilities

Industry Engagement & Technical Support

• Establish relationships with paint manufacturers, particularly small and informal manufacturers
• Persuade and support paint manufacturers to remove lead from their paint through meetings, calls, and written communications
• Work in collaboration with our reformulation expert to assist industry to phase out lead paint
• Seek alternative ingredients suppliers to assist industry with phaseout
• Organise and present at industry workshops

Government Advocacy & Support

• Conduct background research and planning to strategically engage with stakeholders
• Prepare materials for government meetings and meet with government representatives
• Support written communications with government representatives
• Attend industry-government meetings

Research & Reporting

• Contribute to research activities and paint studies by generating data
• Monitor progress on lead-free reformulation across manufacturers
• Prepare industry reports and contribute to donor communications

What We’re Looking For

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

• 3+ years of experience in industry relations, business development, or manufacturing sector
• Strong understanding of Pakistan's paint and chemicals industry landscape
• Established network within manufacturing, trade associations, or business communities
• Experience in technical consulting, quality improvement, or supply chain management
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
• Strong business acumen and understanding of manufacturing economics
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences

Other promising attributes:

• Background in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science
• Experience in paint, coatings, or related chemical industries
• Knowledge of international quality standards and regulatory frameworks
• Previous work with manufacturers on product reformulation or compliance
• Experience organizing industry events or capacity-building programs
• Understanding of supply chain dynamics in Pakistan's manufacturing sector