J-PAL Africa

📢 We’re hiring an Associate Director of HR, Finance & Ops—a key leadership role shaping how we operate across Africa. 📍 Cape Town | 💼 R1M–R1.25M CTC 🔗 Full details: buff.ly/Pgb5tOO

After we shared research on a GBV-focused school programme in Mozambique, readers sent in follow-up questions. Co-author Selim Gulesci responds — on delivery, adaptation, and how the programme aimed to support girls. 📖 Read the full blog: shorturl.at/wi1Zg

🎙️ We’re excited to share the full speaker lineup for Thursday’s webinar on scaling life skills programs for girls. 📌Register for the webinar: shorturl.at/9SEVo Details: 🗓️ 22 May | 🕐 1–2:30pm GMT | Zoom

📣 #Webinar: What does it take to scale life skills programs for girls—without losing what makes them work? 🗓️ 22 May | 🕐 1–2:30pm GMT 🎙️ Hear from funders, implementers & gov’t partners 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/9SEVo

📣 Join our next Building Better Research webinar on RCT design & implementation with Prof. Andrew Dillon! 🗓️ 14 May 2025 🕑 2–3pm GMT 💡 Topic: Measurement in RCTs 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/Mi69b

📢How do we scale life skills programs for girls—without losing what makes them work? Join us for a #Webinar on May 22 on scaling life skills programs that support girls’ education, well-being, and decision-making. 🗓️ 22 May 🕒 2–3:30 PM WAT 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/htdIk

🚨 We’re hiring a Senior Policy Manager – Health! Lead efforts to expand access to safe water through health systems across Africa. 💧 📍 Based in Accra or Nairobi 🕒 Apply by 5 May 🔗 lnkd.in/eEqFHCqJ

📻 In Burkina Faso, a family planning radio campaign helped: ✅ Increase contraception use ✅ Reduce misconceptions ✅ Shift norms around who decides It reached 80% of the population—and inspired similar campaigns in 7 countries. 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/4jh3ewpd

We're looking for a: ✅Data Scientist ✅Senior Policy Manager (Health) ✅ Policy Manager (Firms) If you're interested in joining our team, check out our careers page to learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/jpalafrica

📢 Next GEE newsletter lands April 24 (EN + FR) 🧠 New blogs 🗣️ Q&As with researchers 📊 Upcoming webinar 🤝🏿 Collaboration + training opportunities Subscribe: povertyactionlab.tfaforms.net/5157738

ICYMI: We’re hiring a senior leader to help shape the systems that support our people, partnerships, and mission across Africa. As Associate Director of HR, Finance & Ops, you’ll guide strategy and operations—based in Cape Town. 🗓️ Apply: buff.ly/zWPwCoZ

ICYMI: We hosted our first AMA for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🎓 @danilaserra_eco shared reflections on mentorship, representation, and how relatable role models can shape young women’s aspirations in STEM. 📖 Read the recap: tinyurl.com/5bkr67jy

📢 New from @JPALAfrica: A newsletter on girls’ education, policy, and evidence across Africa. 📬 Every 2 months. 🔗 Subscribe here: buff.ly/TafNu1w