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Director of Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives
  • Job Number: 24738
  • Functional Area: Research - Other
  • Department: Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
  • School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Posting Description

DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), to contribute to its mission of promoting evidence-informed policy as part of J-PAL’s Research, Education, and Training (RET) 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 in economics or public policy with a concentration in economics or development and ten years of work experience in the field(s) of public policy, international development and economics with 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). Ph.D. in economics, or in Public Policy with a concentration in economics or development or a dual degree in both economics and public policy, preferred. Job #24738

12/24/2024