Job Description
About J-PAL:
J-PAL LAC is a non-profit research center that aims to reduce global poverty by generating rigorous scientific evidence on which social programs and policies can make a real difference in people's lives. Formed by a network of academics worldwide, J-PAL measures the impact of programs with randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and uses these results to influence the design of public policies. The J-PAL network has conducted evaluations across dozens of countries, organized in 12 sectors. In Latin America, J-PAL LAC supports a growing portfolio of evaluations across the region.
J-PAL organizes its work into three main areas. Research: we partner with donors to create initiatives that fund research, and we also implement RCTs from data collection to data analysis. Public policy: we summarize research results, create alliances, and provide technical assistance to governments. Training: we lead executive training and develop rigorous online education to bui...