Senior Associate, Lighthouse Collaborative

Povertyactionlab; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MIT benefits

Health insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

MIT community discounts

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is launching the Lighthouse Collaborative to scale high-impact NGOs and social enterprises through evidence-informed policy. This Senior Associate role, based at MIT in Cambridge, MA, will drive research, analysis, and partner coordination with early priority on government-scale pilots and talent sourcing.

The role emphasizes building partnerships with governments and policy schools, coordinating with funders and researchers, and growing the

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience launching or scaling an early-stage social venture.
• Experience working with governments, philanthropic donors, or multilateral institutions.
• Ability to translate research into policy and practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lighthouse project management and delivery (75%).
• Develop government partnerships and pilots.
• Build the talent pipeline with policy and business schools.
• Support Lighthouse organizations to scale and coordinate with researchers, funders, and partners.
• Fundraising and donor communications.
• Project management and cross-organizational coordination.

Skills

Technical expertise

Communication

Organizational skills

Translating research into action

International development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/economics/public policy

Job description

Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is launching the Lighthouse Collaborative to scale high-impact NGOs and social enterprises through evidence-informed policy. This Senior Associate role, based at MIT in Cambridge, MA, will drive research, analysis, and partner coordination with early priority on government-scale pilots and talent sourcing.

The role emphasizes building partnerships with governments and policy schools, coordinating with funders and researchers, and growing the