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. 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:
· Conduct empirical trade and/or regional integration policy research and analysis
· Actively engage in commissioned work for and on behalf of the Centre
· Regularly participate in national trade and regional integration policy forums
· Based on research findings and sound analysis, actively contribute to national policy discourse
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Research Analysts must be Ugandans who possess Master’s degrees by coursework & research in economics, with a strong bias in trade and economic integration issues from a reputable University
· Working knowledge of external trade issues including trading blocs such as the EAC and COMESA
· Working knowledge of international and domestic trade will be an added advantage
· Strong training background in economic theory and methods
· Proven ability to apply economic theory and methods to investigate empirical issues
· The applicant must be abreast with current global and national economic issues
· Computer literacy i.e. competency in the use of either STATA, EViews, GAMS or GAUSS for data analysis
· At least two years’ experience in a reputable institution/ organization
· Excellent writing skills
· High-level interpersonal skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Willingness and ability to work to tight deadlines in a competitive environment
· Unquestionable integrity
· Age: Below 35 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: eprc@eprc.or.ug
Deadline: Friday 16th October 2015 by 4:00 p.m
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