Senior Manager, Evidence to Scale in Cambridge

Q: What qualifications are required for Senior Manager, Evidence to Scale at J-PAL?

Candidates need a Master’s degree in Economics or Public Policy with economics/development concentration, plus 7+ years in public policy , international development , or related fields. Require demonstrated interest in poverty alleviation evidence and 2+ years in a low- or middle-income country applying rigorous evidence to program design, implementation, and scaling interventions. See academic CV tips for applications.

Q: Is visa sponsorship available for this J-PAL role?

No, visa sponsorship is not available for this full-time hybrid position at MIT's J-PAL in Cambridge, MA . Candidates must have work authorization.

Q: What is the employment type and location for this position?

This is a full-time (hybrid) exempt role in the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences school area at MIT, located in Cambridge, MA . Application deadline: March 28, 2026. Explore administration jobs for similar roles.

Q: What does the role involve at J-PAL's Evidence to Scale?

Contribute to promoting evidence-informed policy within J-PAL’s Leadership, Policy & Communication team . Focus on equipping policymakers, researchers, and staff for rigorous impact evaluations on poverty alleviation. Full details in the research job description .

Q: What research focus areas are emphasized?

Key areas include poverty alleviation , rigorous evidence from impact evaluations, policy scaling in development economics , and work in low/middle-income countries. Ideal for those with international development background. Check postdoc opportunities for related paths.

Senior Manager, Evidence to Scale

SENIOR MANAGER, EVIDENCE TO SCALE, 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 in Economics or in Public Policy with a concentration in economics or development; a minimum of seven years of work experience in public policy, public administration, international development, international affairs, economics, or a related field and have demonstrated academic interest in rigorous evidence about poverty alleviation. This experience should include a minimum of two years of experience working in a low- or middle-income country, applying rigorous evidence to program or policy design and implementation, and scaling one or more evidence-informed development intervention(s).

Job Number: 25425
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

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for Senior Manager, Evidence to Scale at J-PAL?

Candidates need a Master’s degree in Economics or Public Policy with economics/development concentration, plus 7+ years in public policy, international development, or related fields. Require demonstrated interest in poverty alleviation evidence and 2+ years in a low- or middle-income country applying rigorous evidence to program design, implementation, and scaling interventions. See academic CV tips for applications.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available for this J-PAL role?

No, visa sponsorship is not available for this full-time hybrid position at MIT's J-PAL in Cambridge, MA. Candidates must have work authorization.

💼What is the employment type and location for this position?

This is a full-time (hybrid) exempt role in the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences school area at MIT, located in Cambridge, MA. Application deadline: March 28, 2026. Explore administration jobs for similar roles.

🔬What does the role involve at J-PAL's Evidence to Scale?

Contribute to promoting evidence-informed policy within J-PAL’s Leadership, Policy & Communication team. Focus on equipping policymakers, researchers, and staff for rigorous impact evaluations on poverty alleviation. Full details in the research job description.

📝How to apply for this Senior Manager position?

Review the full job description via the provided Google Doc link. Submit applications through MIT's system (Job Number: 25425). Tailor your resume highlighting LMIC experience and evidence scaling. Use our free resume template and research career advice.

📊What research focus areas are emphasized?

Key areas include poverty alleviation, rigorous evidence from impact evaluations, policy scaling in development economics, and work in low/middle-income countries. Ideal for those with international development background. Check postdoc opportunities for related paths.

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