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 proficiencyin English

Salary:Salary is dependent upon location and experience. E.g., $72,422$77,250 USD for Washington D.C.-based roles; 51,90055,360 GBP for London-based roles; 52,22355,705 euros for Lisbon-based roles; Ksh6,849,987Ksh7,306,653 KES for Nairobi-based roles; R949,433R1,012,729 ZAR for Johannesburg-based roles.

How to apply:Fill out this application form

Contact:hiring@leadelimination.org

About LEEP

LEEPis 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).
• Weve made crucial progress in engaging with manufacturers in 22 countries…