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MIT

Director of Policy & Communications

Pay: $234,532–$266,514/yr
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Location: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/25/2026
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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 Schedule:
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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