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Senior Manager, Policy and Communication

Senior Manager

March 28, 2026

Location

Cambridge, MA

MIT (Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab)

Type

Staff / Administration

Required Qualifications

Master’s in economics, public policy or related
Coursework: microeconomics, econometrics, development economics
7+ years relevant experience
1+ year in developing country
Track record managing junior staff

Research Areas

Development Economics
Policy Outreach
Econometrics
Poverty Action
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Senior Manager, Policy and Communication

Posting Description

SENIOR MANAGER, POLICY AND COMMUNICATION, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, will support senior staff to create materials for policy outreach, including publications, evaluation summaries, presentations, grant proposals, policy memos, blogs, social media content, and newsletters and website content among other sector-specific work; support and manage the administration of a sector-specific, ongoing competitive research fund; develop in-depth knowledge of one of J-PAL’s sectors; and provide evidence support to policymakers; may support J-PAL’s overall mission in other ways including knowledge management, work in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving as a liaison between J-PAL Global and J-PAL’s regional offices or assisting with other J-PAL projects.

A full job description is available here.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: A Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or a closely related field, with coursework in microeconomics, econometrics, and development economics; seven or more years of relevant and substantial professional experience, including a minimum of one year of experience working in a developing country, relevant experience gained during schooling may count toward this requirement; and a successful track record of managing junior staff.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the required qualifications for Senior Manager, Policy and Communication at J-PAL?

Candidates need a Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or related field, with coursework in microeconomics, econometrics, and development economics. Require 7+ years professional experience, including 1 year in a developing country (school experience counts), and proven junior staff management. See administration jobs for similar roles.

📋What are the main responsibilities in this Policy and Communication role?

Support senior staff with policy outreach materials (publications, summaries, presentations, grant proposals, memos, blogs, social media, newsletters). Manage competitive research fund, gain deep knowledge in one J-PAL sector, provide evidence to policymakers. Additional: knowledge management, DEI, liaison with regional offices. Full details in admin support jobs.

📝How to apply for the J-PAL Senior Manager position at MIT?

Apply through the MIT HR portal and complete the required Google Form. Deadline: March 28, 2026. Review full job description here. Explore academic CV tips.

🌍Is experience in developing countries required for this role?

Yes, minimum 1 year experience working in a developing country is required, but relevant experience from schooling may count. Ideal for those with development economics background. Check research jobs for similar international roles at J-PAL.

🔬What sectors or skills are key for J-PAL Policy Manager position?

Develop in-depth knowledge of one J-PAL sector (e.g., poverty alleviation). Skills: policy memos, grant proposals, social media content, fund administration, policymaker engagement. Strong in DEI and knowledge management. Related: higher ed career advice.

🛂Does this job offer visa sponsorship or relocation?

No mention of visa sponsorship or relocation support. Position in Cambridge, MA; assume U.S. work authorization required. See staff administration jobs for Cambridge opportunities.
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