Research Associate - J-PAL Latin America and the Caribbean
Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)Job Description
About J-PAL LAC
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 more than 750 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 over 1,700 evaluations in more than 90 countries, across 12 sectors. In Latin America, J‑P‑AL LAC currently has 174 studies and, as of 2023, is supporting 25 evaluations in six countries.
J-PAL Organizes Its Work Into Three Main Areas
- Research: partner with donors to create initiatives that fund research; implement RCTs from data collection to data analysis.
- Public policy: summarise the results of investigations, create alliances, and provide technical assistance to governments.
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