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Research Fellow- Sectoral Vacancy – Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Job Title: Research Fellow- Sectoral
Organization: Economic
Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About EPRC:
The Economic Policy Research
Centre (EPRC) is Uganda’s leading economics research institution. Its mandate
is to provide research and other forms of analytical support to Uganda’s
development process. EPRC uses resources from Government of Uganda and Think
Tank Initiative (TTI) under the International Development Research Centre
(IDRC).
Centre (EPRC) is Uganda’s leading economics research institution. Its mandate
is to provide research and other forms of analytical support to Uganda’s
development process. EPRC uses resources from Government of Uganda and Think
Tank Initiative (TTI) under the International Development Research Centre
(IDRC).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry
out empirical analysis on Sectoral issues - Actively
engage in commissioned work for and on behalf of the Centre - Based
on research findings and sound analysis, contribute to national policy
discourse
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
candidate should hold a Master’s degree by coursework & research in
Economics, Agricultural Economics or Statistics from a recognised
University. Recent graduates of doctoral degrees in (a) shall be added
advantage - At
least six years working experience in relevant public or private sector
institutions three of which should be in policy-oriented work - Proven
ability to use STATA, EViews, GAMS or GAUSS for data analysis - The
applicant should be abreast with current global and national economic
issues - Comprehensive
working knowledge of, and ability to apply modern economic theory and
methods - Possess
excellent analytical skills - Proven
high level writing skills as primary author in published research papers,
review etc. - Past
exposure and experience working with large household survey data sets - High-level
interpersonal skills and good communication skills - Self-motivation
and capability to work under tight deadlines in a competitive environment - Evidence
of publication of own written articles in either local or international
journals - High
degree of integrity
How to Apply:
All candidates should send
their applications, including detailed curriculum vitae; names and addresses of
three (3) referees (at least one of whom must be a current/ former employer),
and photocopies of credentials should be sent to the address below. The
applicants must indicate clearly on top of the envelope the position applied
for.
their applications, including detailed curriculum vitae; names and addresses of
three (3) referees (at least one of whom must be a current/ former employer),
and photocopies of credentials should be sent to the address below. The
applicants must indicate clearly on top of the envelope the position applied
for.
The Chairman, Board of
Management Economic Policy Research Centre 51 Pool Road, Makerere Campus, P.O.
Box 7841, Kampala. Uganda.
Management Economic Policy Research Centre 51 Pool Road, Makerere Campus, P.O.
Box 7841, Kampala. Uganda.
Tel: 0414-540141/540159
Fax: 0414- 541022
Email to:
eprc@eprc.or.ug
eprc@eprc.or.ug
Deadline: Friday 6th February 2015 by 4:00 p.m
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