Policy Manager

MIT • Cambridge, MA

17h

About The Position

POLICY MANAGER, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) , to contribute to its mission of promoting evidence-informed policy as part of J-PAL’s Leadership & Policy & Communication team, a diverse and integrated group that works together in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with the goal of equipping policymakers, researchers, and staff with the necessary knowledge to conduct rigorous impact evaluations. The Policy & Communications Group plays a key role in translating research by J-PAL affiliates into actionable poverty alleviation policies around the world. Staff connect the dots between economics and policy and are passionate about working with organizations to form partnerships for evidence-informed development policy. The full job description is available, here .

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or a closely related field, with coursework in microeconomics, econometrics, and development economics
• six or more years of relevant and substantial professional experience, including at least 1 year of experience working in a developing country
• relevant experience gained during schooling may count toward this requirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager