LeRA is looking for a Director of Field Research with excellent analytical and communication skills to manage our portfolio of in-country field research studies. This is a unique opportunity to shape high-impact research on lead poisoning, which affects one in three children worldwide and has enormous health, cognitive, and economic impacts.
Learn more and apply
📅 Application deadline: March 16, 2025 (11:59 PM EST)
In this role, you’ll: ✅ Design, implement, and evaluate studies to identify sources of lead exposure. ✅ Oversee study execution, collaborate with local partners, and ensure high-quality data collection. ✅ Work with governments, industry, and NGOs to translate research into impact.
You’ll be the third full-time staff member of our team, playing a meaningful role in shaping LeRA’s future direction. This role requires spending substantial time (up to 6 months annually) in LeRA’s countries of operation, which are currently Kenya and Malawi.
This opportunity is a great fit for someone impact-motivated, research-oriented, and enthusiastic about a hands-on role in global health and development.
Ability and mission alignment are more important to us than past work experience. If you think this could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply – even if you don’t meet all the criteria in the job posting.
Please share widely in your networks and with any specific people who might be interested!
Lead Research for Action (LeRA) is hiring a Director of Field Research!
LeRA is looking for a Director of Field Research with excellent analytical and communication skills to manage our portfolio of in-country field research studies. This is a unique opportunity to shape high-impact research on lead poisoning, which affects one in three children worldwide and has enormous health, cognitive, and economic impacts.
Learn more and apply📅 Application deadline: March 16, 2025 (11:59 PM EST)
In this role, you’ll:
✅ Design, implement, and evaluate studies to identify sources of lead exposure.
✅ Oversee study execution, collaborate with local partners, and ensure high-quality data collection.
✅ Work with governments, industry, and NGOs to translate research into impact.
You’ll be the third full-time staff member of our team, playing a meaningful role in shaping LeRA’s future direction. This role requires spending substantial time (up to 6 months annually) in LeRA’s countries of operation, which are currently Kenya and Malawi.
This opportunity is a great fit for someone impact-motivated, research-oriented, and enthusiastic about a hands-on role in global health and development.
Ability and mission alignment are more important to us than past work experience. If you think this could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply – even if you don’t meet all the criteria in the job posting.
Please share widely in your networks and with any specific people who might be interested!