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Economic Policy Research Centre

Category
Research
Contract
One Year
Deadline
21st November 2025

About Economic Policy Research Centre

The Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) is Uganda’s leading independent policy think tank with an economics focus. Its mandate is to provide policy-oriented research and other forms of analytical support to inform policy processes in Uganda. EPRC has repositioned itself as a Go-To Policy Think Tank within the wider East Africa region. EPRC uses resources from Government of Uganda and from other sources through its collaborative engagements with stakeholders.

Job Description

The Centre is searching for qualified persons with sound professional integrity to fill the positions indicated below. The Volunteer Research Associate position offers career development opportunities to holders of a master’s or doctorate degree in economics, quantitative economics, development economics, statistics or a related economic field.

 

Report to: Senior Research Fellow (SRF- HOD)

Responsibilities

  • Undertake empirical economic policy research and analysis

  • Engage in commissioned work for and on behalf of the Centre

  • Based on research findings and sound analysis, contribute to national policy discourse 

Requirements

  • A Minimum of a Master’s or doctorate degree by coursework & research in economics, quantitative economics, statistics, or a related economic field from a reputable University

  • Strong training background in economic theory and methods

  • Demonstrated ability to use STATA, for data analysis

  • Excellent writing skills

  • High-level interpersonal and good communication skills

  • Unquestionable integrity 

How to Apply

EPRC is an equal opportunity employer. An application letter, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV); names and addresses of two (2) referees, and copies of academic documents should be sent to the email address indicated below not later than November 21, 2025, 4 PM. East African Time. No hard copy applications shall be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants must clearly indicate in the email subject heading of their email and on their application letter which position they are applying for.

Please submit your application materials to the following email address:

jobs@eprcug.org

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