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Director of Policy & Communications

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA · HybridFull-time$235–267K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$235–267K/yr
Location
Cambridge, MAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

The Director of Policy & Communications at J‑PAL will lead a fast‑paced, collaborative team to translate rigorous impact evaluation research into evidence‑informed policy, supporting policymakers, researchers, and staff across international development and economics domains.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EconomicsPublic PolicyInternational Development

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Economics or DevelopmentPh.D. In Economics or Public Policy or Dual Degree in Economics and Public PolicyFifteen Years of Experience in Public Policy International Development and Economics

Full job description

Director of Policy & Communications

  • Job Number: 26075

  • Functional Area: Research - Other

  • Department: Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab

  • School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences

  • Pay Range Minimum: $234,532

  • Pay Range Maximum: $266,514

  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

  • Employment Category: Exempt

  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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  • Pay Grade: No Grade

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Posting Description

DIRECTOR OF POLICY & COMMUNICATIONS, 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.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED : Master's degree with a concentration in economics or development; a minimum of fifteen years of work experience in the field(s)of public policy, international development, and economics; background in both international development policy and economics to effectively translate the academic research in development economics to policy lessons. This can be through university degrees and/or work experience. PREFERRED : Ph.D. in Economics or in Public Policy; or a dual degree in both economics and public policy. 9/18/2026

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