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Director of Policy & Communications

Cambridge MA US

Closes:

Salary: $234,532 – $266,514 per year

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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.

Job details

Title
Director of Policy & Communications
Employer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Published
Sep 24, 2026
Closes:
Nov 23, 2026
Job type
Full time, Executive
Field
Other
Salary

Salary: $234,532 – $266,514 per year

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