PROGRAM MANAGER

 About the Role
LEEP is seeking a dynamic generalist to lead our paint programs, with a focus on countries in Latin America (this could include Mexico, Guatemala, and/or other locations). They will be responsible for the successful delivery of the steps of our program, including: conducting paint studies to obtain country-specific data, supporting governments to implement lead paint regulations, and providing technical assistance to help paint manufacturers go lead-free.

Responsibilities

• Working with governments on introducing and implementing lead paint regulation (30%)
  • Engaging with policy-makers across multiple ministries and agencies, and staying in close  communication
  • Preparing advocacy  communications and educational resources 
  • Participating in government meetings and presenting at stakeholder workshops
  • Project planning with government partners
  • Conducting training and providing expert feedback  
• Industry assistance (30%)
  • Engaging with all manufacturers in a focus country, both large companies and small- and medium-sized enterprises
  • Presenting the case for lead paint phase-out and how LEEP can support 
  • Working in  collaboration with LEEP’s paint technologist to find solutions to manufacturers’ requirements
  • Finding suppliers of non-lead based raw materials 
• Research and data collection (10%)
  • Conducting paint studies: finding and purchasing paints, preparing samples, and sending them to the lab, in collaboration with government partners
  • Preparing study reports and summarising existing literature
• Strategy and planning (10%)
  • Designing a project plan to meet LEEP’s goals and considering stakeholders’ requirements 
  • Troubleshooting any program blockers and identifying creative solutions 
  • Sharing learnings with the LEEP team and constantly improving our programs 
• Recruitment, partnership building and management (5%)
  • Recruiting local consultants and/or building partnerships with local organisations, and managing these relationships
• Engage in weekly all-hands calls, team meetings and 1-1s with your manager (10%)
• Assist with a variety of other tasks across LEEP as and when required (5%). For example, some Program Managers:
  • Design new content for our programs, such as videos and slide decks
  • Improve internal program guidance and processes
  • Help organise global webinars on lead paint