REGIONAL HEAD (FRANCOPHONE AFRICA)

LEEP is seeking a Regional Head with exceptional strategic judgement and people skills to lead and inspire a team of Program Managers, driving the expansion and effective delivery of our programs. Position Summary Application Deadline: 27 September 2026 Start date: As soon as possible Hours: Full-time Location: Remote. Time Zone : Candidates must be located between UTC -5 and UTC +3. This role requires regular collaboration with team members in UTC to UTC +3. Flexibility with working hours is essential. Language Requirements: Full professional proficiency in English and French required. Salary: Salary is dependent upon location and experience; open to discussion. E.g., $87,743–$97,829 USD for New York-based roles; £60,204–£67,124 GBP for London-based roles; €61,185–€68,218 for Paris-based roles; XOF36,139,150–XOF40,293,075 for Dakar-based roles; XOF35,892,346–XOF40,017,903 for Abidjan-based roles; FCFA36,703,273–FCFA40,922,040 Yaoundé-based roles. Note : The salary range is a gross annual salary. Actual take-home pay will vary depending on local tax laws and statutory deductions in your country of employment. Extra Information: You can find out more about the role by watching this video Contact : hiring@leadelimination.org About the Role As a key leader in the organisation, you will manage and inspire a talented group of Program Managers, guiding them to deliver meaningful results whilst thriving in LEEP’s dynamic, fast-paced work environment. This role goes beyond exceptional people management. You will provide strategic guidance to your team on the steps of our paint programs, act as a trusted escalation point for program partners, and tackle context-specific challenges with creativity. This involves offering nuanced guidance on government engagement, building strong relationships with policymakers, advising on how to tailor messaging for diverse industry audiences, and navigating cross-cultural stakeholder dynamics. You should enjoy international travel, and your adaptability will enable you to step in wherever LEEP and your team need you most. With significant responsibility in a growing organisation and direct line management from LEEP’s Program Director, you will collaborate closely with both LEEP’s senior leadership and your peers. Together, you’ll translate LEEP’s long-term goals into tangible outcomes, lead cross-functional projects to refine our systems and playbook, and potentially contribute beyond our lead paint programs as we broaden our scope. As a Regional Head, you must bring exceptional people skills and strategic insight to a role that is critical to driving LEEP’s next phase of growth and amplifying our global impact.