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Volunteer Research Associate (VRA) job at Economic Policy Research Centre ( EPRC )
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Nov-14
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Volunteer Research Associate (VRA) 2025-11-14T08:50:37+00:00 Economic Policy Research Centre ( EPRC ) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_1262/logo/Economic%20Policy%20Research%20Centre%20(EPRC).png https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ VOLUNTEER Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Nonprofit, and NGO Media, Communications & Writing, Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government, Non-profits, Foundations & Philanthropists, Recruitment 2025-11-21T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 Background 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. The Centre is searching for qualified persons with sound professional integrity to fill the positions indicated below. Main Role - 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
Position Requirements Candidates for the Volunteer Research Associate program should be Ugandans and must have the following: - 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
The Volunteer Research Associate position is for one (1) year contract, with a possibility for renewal subject to satisfactory performance. - 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
- 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
- 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
JOB-6916ed5d3f0e8 Vacancy title:
Volunteer Research Associate (VRA) Jobs at:
Economic Policy Research Centre ( EPRC ) Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 21 2025 Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Background 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. The Centre is searching for qualified persons with sound professional integrity to fill the positions indicated below. Main Role - 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
Position Requirements Candidates for the Volunteer Research Associate program should be Ugandans and must have the following: - 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
The Volunteer Research Associate position is for one (1) year contract, with a possibility for renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: postgraduate degree Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? eprcug.org&form%5Bvalid-to%5D=Friday,%20November%2021%202025">Click here to submit your application now. 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 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.
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