Job Title: Research Fellow – Macroeconomics
Organization: Economic
Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Senior Research
Fellow
Fellow
About Us:
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. The Centre
recently rebranded with the intention to consolidate its relevance ad
effectiveness in performing its mandate by capitalizing on its national
expertise to upscale its research and policy influence activities within the
region. EPRC uses resources from Government of Uganda and Think Tank Initiative
(TTI) under the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
economics research institution. Its mandate is to provide research and other
forms of analytical support to Uganda’s development process. The Centre
recently rebranded with the intention to consolidate its relevance ad
effectiveness in performing its mandate by capitalizing on its national
expertise to upscale its research and policy influence activities within the
region. EPRC uses resources from Government of Uganda and Think Tank Initiative
(TTI) under the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Conduct empirical analysis of
macroeconomic issues - Engage in commissioned work for and on
behalf of the Centre - Based on research findings and sound
analysis, contribute to national policy discourse - The incumbent will mentor and coach
Research Analysts
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold
a Master’s degree by coursework and
research with a strong bias in macroeconomics in Economics, Agricultural
Economics or Statistics from a reputable University - Recent graduates of doctoral degrees in
(a) shall be added advantage - At least six years’ experience in relevant
reputable public or private sector institutions three of which should be
in policy-oriented work - Comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to
apply modern macro-economic theory and methods - Excellent analytical skills in macroeconomic
modelling - Abreast with current global and national
macroeconomic issues - Previous exposure and experience in
successful management and leadership of a research team working on
research projects - Professional experience of working in
reputable research or academic institutions - Proven high level writing skills as
primary author in published research papers, review etc. - Excellent presentation skills
- High-level interpersonal 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 - Demonstrated ability to use STATA, EViews,
GAMS or GAUSS for data analysis - Unquestionable integrity
- Age: 30 – 45 years
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 to
this E-mail address: [email protected]
curriculum vitae; names and addresses of three (3) referees (at least one of
whom must be a current/ former employer), and photocopies of credentials to
this E-mail address: [email protected]
Deadline: Friday, 27th
January 2017 by 4:00 p.m
January 2017 by 4:00 p.m
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