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Director of Policy & Communications

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/24/2026

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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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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