J-PAL Africa

🎓 J-PAL Africa’s Pre-PhD webinars are back! We’re hosting two sessions for African students planning to apply to PhD economics programs overseas. These webinars will give participants the chance to engage with admissions faculty from North American universities such as Yale University, Princeton University, University of Michigan, University of Delaware, Cornell University, University of Minnesota, University of Virginia, McGill University, Tufts University, and UK and Europe universities such as University of Oxford, Tinbergen Institute, CERDI University Clermont Auvergne, ETH Zürich, Stockholm University, Trinity College Dublin, Université catholique de Louvain, and Nova School of Business and Economics. Panelists will share tips on enhancing your application, understanding language requirements, and exploring funding opportunities at their institutions. Each webinar will conclude with school-specific details on the application process, requirements, and program structures. The first session, focusing on North American schools, will take place on *9 September 2024 at 3:30 PM GMT 2. The second, focusing on UK and European universities is scheduled for 10 October 2024 at 3:30 PM GMT 2 . 📌 Apply for both webinars here: https://lnkd.in/d2nvh6zh. Applications close on 12 September at 11:59 PM GMT 2!

📣 African Scholar Spotlight: In this spotlight, we speak with Oluwabunmi Adejumo a lecturer and researcher at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria and a J-PAL and Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) funded Scholar. She discusses how development economics allows her to contribute to addressing the persistent challenges in underdeveloped regions, her research interests, and advice for future Scholars. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gDy8kEVV This post is part of our ongoing series that celebrates the work and insights of African economists leading the charge in randomised evaluations. Through the African Scholars Program, we are committed to fostering more opportunities for African researchers to drive impactful research agendas across the continent through randomised evaluations! Discover more about the African Scholars Program here: https://lnkd.in/g8fvkkMU.

📣 African Scholar Spotlight: In this spotlight, we speak with Oluwabunmi Adejumo a lecturer and researcher at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria and a J-PAL and Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) funded Scholar. She discusses how development economics allows her to contribute to addressing the persistent challenges in underdeveloped regions, her research interests, and advice for future Scholars. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gDy8kEVV This post is part of our ongoing series that celebrates the work and insights of African economists leading the charge in randomised evaluations. Through the African Scholars Program, we are committed to fostering more opportunities for African researchers to drive impactful research agendas across the continent through randomised evaluations! Discover more about the African Scholars Program here: https://lnkd.in/g8fvkkMU.

📅 One week left to apply for our Policy Manager roles to lead exciting portfolios in Firms and Health (applications due on Monday, September 9) 📅 👷♀️ The Policy Manager - Firms will spearhead efforts to develop partnerships and generate new research aimed at identifying the most effective and cost-efficient strategies for fostering growth in small and medium enterprises in Africa, which can contribute to job creation. 💧 The Policy Manager - Health will spearhead efforts to increase access to clean water, building on evidence from Kenya, Malawi, and a meta-analysis. Specifically, the Policy Manager will scope opportunities to design, pilot, and scale a chlorine voucher program embedded within government systems across the continent. 👉 Learn more and apply here:  Firms: https://lnkd.in/d8SNgeUG Health: https://lnkd.in/d_qF-uAi 

We're thrilled to share some exciting news from Ghana! 🇬🇭 This August, we had the privilege of running two impactful courses in Accra: 1️⃣ A five-day deep dive into social impact evaluation at the Ghana Institute for Management and Public Administration (Aug 19-23) for a group of 47 policymakers, implementers, donors and researchers from across Africa. 2️⃣ A two-day intensive on advanced research methods at the University of Ghana Business School (Aug 26-27) for a group of 25 Ghanaian graduate students. These courses weren't just about theory – they were hands-on experiences that equipped participants with practical skills in designing and implementing randomized evaluations and maximizing policy impact. A big thank you to our hosts, Development Impact West Africa (DIWA) and University of Ghana Business School | UGBS, for partnering with us on these courses. Here's to fostering evidence-based decision making and creating lasting impact! 🌟 Interested in attending a J-PAL Africa training course in the future? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dvqpj7JB

📅 Six days left to apply for our Communications Manager role (applications due on Monday, August 19) 📅 Are you a communications professional driven by mission-oriented goals? Do you want to work with a group of passionate and fun colleagues committed to using research and evidence-based policymaking in the fight against poverty? J-PAL Africa is seeking a Communications Manager to lead communications efforts that contribute to J-PAL Africa’s mission of promoting evidence-informed policy and expanding the reach of our research, policy, and training outputs. The Communications Manager will develop creative approaches to communicating complex research methods and results in written and visual formats, including both print and digital. 👉 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dHQMQ6HQ

🚨 Exciting job opportunities to join our growing policy team 🚨 Are you a research or policy professional interested in firms and job growth or health in Africa? Do you want to help build out exciting new portfolios for our office? J-PAL Africa is hiring Policy Managers to lead the following portfolios: 💼 The Policy Manager - Firms will spearhead efforts to develop partnerships and generate new research aimed at identifying the most effective and cost-efficient strategies for fostering growth in small and medium enterprises in Africa, which can contribute to job creation. 🏥 The Policy Manager - Health will spearhead efforts to increase access to and use of water treatment products, building on evidence from Kenya, Malawi, and a meta-analysis. Specifically, the Policy Manager will scope opportunities to design, pilot, and scale a chlorine voucher program embedded within government systems across the continent. 👉 Learn more and apply here:  Firms: https://lnkd.in/d8SNgeUG Health: https://lnkd.in/d_qF-uAi 📅 Applications are due on Monday, September 9.

🌟 Reminder to apply for our opening: Associate Director of Research at J-PAL Africa! 🌟 Are you passionate about driving impactful research that makes a difference in the fight against poverty? J-PAL Africa, within the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (@) at the University of Cape Town’s School of Economics, is looking for an Associate Director of Research to lead our research division. 📍 Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg, South Africa 📅 Contract: 3-Year Fixed Term 💼 CoE: R1, 015 197 - R1, 194 348, depending on qualifications and experience. About the Role As the Associate Director of Research, you will oversee a portfolio of research projects testing the impacts of various social programmes in South Africa through randomised evaluations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the generation of scientific evidence about effective poverty reduction strategies. You will manage and build the capacity of a talented research team, collaborate with policymakers, and work at the forefront of academic research. How to Apply Visit the UCT Careers Site (https://lnkd.in/ddg_Y2xC) to create a profile and submit your application. Closing Date: This Wednesday, 7 August 2024 For inquiries, contact Ms. Abigail Dixon at [email protected] or 021 650 1673. Join us in making a tangible difference in the fight against poverty through evidence-based research! hashtag #ResearchJobs hashtag #Economics hashtag #PublicPolicy hashtag #JPAL hashtag #CapeTown hashtag #JobOpening hashtag #UCT hashtag #SocialImpact hashtag #PovertyReduction

📢 Calling all African researchers interested in randomized evaluations on topics related to crime and violence J-PAL's Crime and Violence Initiative has just launched their Scholars program. Find out more about the initiative and funding opportunities in a webinar on 15 August. See more below!

 Job announcement! Join Our Team as an Associate Director of Research at J-PAL Africa! Are you passionate about driving impactful research that makes a difference in the fight against poverty? J-PAL Africa, within the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (@) at the University of Cape Town’s School of Economics, is looking for an Associate Director of Research to lead our research division. 📍 Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg, South Africa 📅 Contract: 3-Year Fixed Term 💼 CoE: R1, 015 197 - R1, 194 348, depending on qualifications and experience. About the Role As the Associate Director of Research, you will oversee a portfolio of research projects testing the impacts of various social programmes in South Africa through randomised evaluations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the generation of scientific evidence about effective poverty reduction strategies. You will manage and build the capacity of a talented research team, collaborate with policymakers, and work at the forefront of academic research. How to Apply Visit the UCT Careers Site (https://lnkd.in/ddg_Y2xC) to create a profile and submit your application. Closing Date: 7 September 2024 For inquiries, contact Ms. Abigail Dixon at [email protected] or 021 650 1673. Join us in making a tangible difference in the fight against poverty through evidence-based research!