Research Fellow (Trade & Regional Integration) at Economic Policy Research Centre

Job Title: Research Fellow (Trade & Regional Integration)



Main Duties:

- Undertake empirical policy research and analysis in trade, regional integration and multi-lateral arrangements.

- Engage in commissioned work for and on behalf of the Centre.

- Based on research findings and sound analysis, contribute to national discourse.



Requirements:

- Minimum of Master’s degree by coursework & research in Economics from a recognized university with a strong bias in trade and economic integration issues.

- Recent graduate of doctoral degree in (a) shall be added advantage.

- Comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to apply modern economic theory and methods

- Strong analytical skills.

- 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

- Demonstrated ability to use trade analytical tools such as GTAP, Linkage, MACMAP, Gravity Model, ATPSM, WITS, Trade Sift and TRIST.

- A minimum of six years working experience in relevant public or private sector institutions, three of which should be in policy-oriented work.

- Demonstrated ability to use STATA, EViews, GAMS or GAUSS for data analysis

- Unquestionable integrity.



How to apply:

Applications including detailed curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees, and photocopies of credentials should be sent:



The Chairman, Board of Management,

Economic Policy Research Centre,

51 Pool Road, Makerere Campus

P.O Box 7841, Kampala

Tel: 54014/540159,

Fax: 541022

Email: eprc@eprc.or.ug



Deadline: January 31, 2011