Training & Education Associate

Core responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement training courses tailored to the needs of internal and external organizations
• Design and implement new processes and tools for the Training & Education vertical
• Develop training and education materials for capacity-building initiatives, including manuals and knowledge products
• Facilitate coordination between government and NGO partners and J-PAL teams to support meaningful engagement with evidence and data

This role creates positive change by strengthening the use and generation of evidence in public policy and organizational decision-making, ultimately contributing to more effective poverty reduction programs through evidence-based approaches.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in economics, public policy, sociology or related field with knowledge of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) fundamentals
• Full proficiency in Portuguese (required), intermediate to advanced English (desired), and Spanish proficiency (desired)
• Relevant work experience in training, education, or scientific dissemination activities
• Advanced skills in Word and Excel, basic/intermediate skills in statistical packages (STATA or R), and experience with impact evaluation methodologies

No specific compensation or benefits information provided in the job posting. The organization mentions a collegiate, horizontal, and amicable culture where peers can learn from each other and are not afraid to innovate.

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 through randomized controlled trials and evidence-based policy influence.