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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 Schedule:

Pay Grade:

No Grade 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. Find the full job description here. 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