Job Title: Senior Research Fellow- Microeconomics
Organization: Economic
Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Principal 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. 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. EPRC uses
resources from Government of Uganda and Think Tank Initiative (TTI) under the
International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Carry out empirical analysis of
microeconomic issues - Significantly contribute to resource
mobilization and engage in commissioned work for and on behalf of the
Centre - Based on research findings and sound
analysis, contribute to national policy discourse - Mentor and coach Research Analysts
- Support the Principle Research Fellow in
advising the Executive Director and Senior Management Team on
socio-economic, and sustainable development issues in Uganda.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must hold a PhD in
Economics, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics or other
economics related field (by coursework and research) from a reputable
University; - At least eight years of related experience
in relevant reputable public or private sector institutions three of which
should be in policy- oriented work; - Publication record in international peer
reviewed journals, or proven record of publications of reports, working
papers and books, among others; - Extensive knowledge of, and ability to
apply modern micro-economic theory and methods; - Broad knowledge and background in the use
of statistical and econometric methods and packages in development
economics and microeconomics research; theoretical knowledge to develop
and implement research programs; - Competence in the use of the leading
econometric software x(e.g. STATA, E-Views) for data analysis; - Demonstrated ability in development policy
research and analysis of economic conditions. - A strong drive for results, an ability to
carry out swiftly and efficiently numerous competing demands, and capable
of managing competing priorities; - Excellent record of proposal writing and
raising funds for policy-related research; - Demonstrated ability to build and lead a
team of motivated staff, and utilize the talents and expertise of team
members in a productive way as well as capacity to initiate and manage
innovation and change; - Professional experience of working in
reputable research or academic institutions; k) Ability to make
presentations, engage in public speaking; - Intellectual and personal integrity.
- Age: Between 35 – 55 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 should
be sent to the address below. The applicants must indicate clearly on top of
the envelope the position applied for.
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
Plot 51 Pool Road, Makerere Campus,
P.O. Box 7841, Kampala. Uganda.
E-mail: [email protected]
Deadline: 6th October
2017 by 4:00pm
2017 by 4:00pm
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