Senior Policy Associate

MIT • Cambridge, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Policy Associate will contribute to J-PAL's mission of promoting evidence-informed policy. This role supports the Global Deputy Executive Director, Global Director of Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives, and Global Director of Policy & Communications in high-priority strategic, operational, cross-team initiatives, partnerships, and policy outreach. J-PAL is a global research center dedicated to reducing poverty by ensuring policy is informed by scientific evidence. It leverages a network of over 390 affiliated professors worldwide to conduct randomized impact evaluations addressing critical poverty-related questions. The Policy & Communications Group is instrumental in translating J-PAL affiliates' research into actionable poverty alleviation policies globally. Staff in this group bridge the gap between economics and policy, fostering partnerships for evidence-informed development policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with training in economics, international development, public policy, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• Good understanding of research methodology and/or econometrics as part of coursework.
• Master’s degree.
• A minimum of four years of relevant work experience.
• Training in economics, including intermediate-level economics and econometrics.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Deputy Executive Director, Global Director of Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives, and Global Director of Policy & Communications in high-priority strategic, operational, cross-team initiatives, partnerships, and policy outreach.

What This Job Offers

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