Program Assistant - Research for Poverty Action (JPAL South Asia)

J-PAL South Asia is looking for a Program Assistant to support research and administrative activities for JPAL's partners in the region. The role will involve conducting desk research, assisting with data management and analysis, helping with the coordination of field activities, and providing general program support to our partners. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in the development research space and contribute to JPAL's work to reduce poverty worldwide.

J-PAL South Asia is a regional office of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), a global network of researchers who use randomized evaluations to answer critical questions in the fight against poverty. We partner with governments, NGOs, foundations, and companies to bring this approach to scale. Our work spans a wide range of policy domains, including health, education, financial inclusion, governance, and more.