The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is a global research center working to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. Anchored by a network of over 390 affiliated professors at universities around the world, J-PAL conducts randomized impact evaluations to answer critical questions in the fight against poverty.

Position overview

The Policy and Communications Group is a rapidly growing group within J-PAL working to translate research by J-PAL affiliates into actionable poverty alleviation policies around the world. As AI and machine learning increasingly reshape the landscape of international development, from predictive analytics in social protection to LLMs in education, J-PAL is seeking a leader for its work to ensure these technologies are evidence-based and responsible.

This specific role is designed for a senior staff member who can manage J-PAL’s global AI portfolio. This portfolio focuses on evaluating and ...