Policy Manager - AI & Health

Overview POLICY MANAGER, 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. The Policy & Communications Group plays a key role in translating research by J-PAL affiliates into actionable poverty alleviation policies around the world. Staff connect the dots between economics and policy and are passionate about working with organizations to form partnerships for evidence-informed development policy. The full job description is available. REQUIRED: A Master's degree in economics, public policy, or a closely related field, with coursework in microeconomics, econometrics, and development economics; six or more years of relevant and substantial professional experience, including at least 1 year of experience working in a developing country. Relevant experience gained during schooling may count toward this requirement. Applicants must apply through the MIT HR portal and complete the Google Form to be considered. 1/30/2026 Responsibilities Contribute to the mission of promoting evidence-informed policy as part of the Leadership & Policy & Communication team. Translate research by J-PAL affiliates into actionable poverty alleviation policies around the world. Collaborate with policymakers, researchers, and staff to equip stakeholders with knowledge to conduct rigorous impact evaluations. Qualifications Masters degree in economics, public policy, or a closely related field, with coursework in microeconomics, econometrics, and development economics. Six or more years of relevant and substantial professional experience, including at least 1 year of experience working in a developing country. Relevant experience gained during schooling may count toward this requirement. Application Applicants must apply through the MIT HR portal and complete the Google Form to be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)