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:
· Carry out empirical trade and/or regional integration 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
· Take part in national trade and regional integration policy forums
· Guide research and capacity building activities of Research Fellows and Research Analysts
· Train and coach Research Fellows and Research Analysts
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should hold an academic background with a Ph.D. in Economics (by coursework and research) with strong bias in trade and economic integration issues from a reputable University
· At least three years of post-doctoral research work experience with reputable research institution (s) in policy- oriented work
· Working knowledge of external trade issues including trading blocs such as EAC, COMESA etc
· Working knowledge of both international and domestic trade will be an added advantage
· Strong training background in theory and methods of economic analysis
· Computer literacy i.e. ability to use either STATA, EViews, GAMS or GAUSS for data analysis
· Stay abreast with current global and national economic issues
· Proven high level writing skills as primary author in published research papers, review etc.
· Evidence of publication of own written articles in either local or international journals
· Skills in writing proposals and grant applications to solicit funds from various development partners to support the Centre’s activities
· Previous experience of successful management and leadership of a research team working on large research projects
· Self-motivation and capability to work under tight deadlines in a competitive environment
· Exceptional interpersonal skills and good communication skills
· Impeccable levels of 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 to this E-mail address: eprc@eprc.or.ug
Deadline: Friday 16th October 2015 by 4:00 p.m