Volunteer Research Associate (3)

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Economic Policy Research Centre is hiring Volunteer Research Associate (3) to offer career development opportunities to holders of a master’s or doctorate degree in economics, quantitative economics, development economics, statistics or a related economic field.

Reports to: Senior Research Fellow (SRF- HOD)

Roles:

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:

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.

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Send your CV & Cover Letter to:

Email:

jobs@eprcug.org

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:

jobs@eprcug.org

not later than November 21, 2025 4 p.m. 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.