Several No Experience Volunteer Programme Jobs - Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Job Title: Volunteer Programme (Several No Experience Jobs)
Organization: Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Research Fellow
About US:
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. EPRC uses
resources from Government of Uganda and Think Tank Initiative (TTI) under the
International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
Job Summary: The Volunteer Programme
will support EPRC’s work by carrying out research projects and writing reports.
The volunteer Programme will give recent Masters Graduates an opportunity to
utilize the resources and facilities at EPRC and to work with EPRC researchers
in areas of mutual interest. This is an opportunity to spend at least one year
at EPRC utilizing your existing skills whilst developing new ones. You will be
working full time during the programme. This may be the opportunity to link
your postgraduate studies with a specific project that will benefit EPRC.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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The jobholder will be helping EPRC in its mission to foster
sustainable growth and development of the Ugandan economy by advancing the role
of research in policy processes.
·
Receive mentorship and gain an insight into the practices of
conducting policy oriented research.
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The jobholder will receive a monthly stipend to cover transport
and basic expenses.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The applicants must have completed their Master’s degree in
Economics or related fields and have shown ability to conduct research on
developing economies.
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Fluent in oral and written English
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Possess good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills.
NB: Please note as the volunteer position is
not part of the regular EPRC staff structure, you will not receive health
insurance cover or any other related benefits provided to the regular staff.
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
should be sent to the address below. The applicants must indicate clearly on
top of the envelope the position applied for.
The Chairman, Board of Management Economic Policy Research
Centre
Plot 51 Pool Road, Makerere Campus,
P.O. Box 7841, Kampala. Uganda.
E-mail: jobs@eprcug.org
Deadline: 6th October 2017 by 4:00pm
