Senior Advisor, AI

MIT

Job Location:

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Description

SENIOR ADVISOR AI Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab to lead its AI work portfolio across research policy and capacity building to ensure applications of AI in development are evidence-based and responsible. This role is designed for a highly experienced senior leader who can provide strategic direction to J-PALs global AI portfolio. This portfolio focuses on evaluating and scaling transformative applications of AI in development programs advancing the field of AI and development economics research through randomized controlled trials incorporating AI into J-PALs capacity building programs and advising researchers and staff on leveraging AI to improve the quality and efficiency of J-PALs research policy and operations. The Senior Advisor will report to the Global Executive Director and work closely with J-PALs AI Faculty Co-Chairs AI and policy teams. The Senior Advisor will serve as the staff lead for J-PALs AI regranting initiatives including managing Project AI Evidence (PAIE) and supervising the PAIE team and other colleagues contributing to J-PALs AI portfolio.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED: A masters degree in economics public policy international development computer science or a related field; a strong technical understanding of economics is necessary to ensure that J-PALs findings are translated into general policy conclusions in a way that is both simple to follow but also accurate and undistorted; and ten years of work experience including prior experience working in randomized evaluations economics research international development policy and/or technology innovation. PREFERRED: Training in machine learning AI computer science or related technical fields; experience overseeing research and policy grant funding competitions; and expertise with technology product development AI tools and emerging technology adoption.

6/11/2026

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Posting DescriptionSENIOR ADVISOR AI Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab to lead its AI work portfolio across research policy and capacity building to ensure applications of AI in development are evidence-based and responsible. This role is designed for a highly experienced senior leader who can p...