Posts
1. principal research fellow 1 post
2.
SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW - SECTORAL (1 post)
3.
RESEARCH FELLOW- SECTORAL (1 Post)
4.
ACCOUNTANT (1 post)
Organisation: The
Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Location: Uganda.
Background
Information:
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 the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), Government of
Uganda and ThinkTank Initiative (TTI) under the International Development
Research Centre (IDRC). The Centre is searching for qualified persons with
sound professional integrity to fi ll the positions indicated
Duties:
a) Deputizes the Executive Director
b) Coordinates research agenda that stimulates ideas for addressing
development challenges of Uganda
c) Manages and coordinates the timely implementation of the Centre’s
research agenda
d) Provides guidance to the Centre’s knowledge management
e) Undertake research in areas of his/her expertise
f) Engage in commissioned work for and on behalf of the Centre
g) Implement research and capacity building/staff development
activities
h) Identify opportunities for the most efficient and
effective collaborative use of research by the Centre’s stakeholders
i) Mentor, supervise and manage researchers’ performance
j) Coordinate a systematic environmental scanning of available
data analysis, presentation tools, best practises
k) Ensure effective participation of the Centre in
development policy discourse
l) Market the Centre and solicit funds from various development
partners through proposal writing and grant applications to support the
Centre’s activities
Requirements:
a) Excellent academic background with a Ph.D. in Economics or
any related area in economics (by coursework and research) from a reputable
University
b) Strong training background in theory and methods of economic
analysis
c) Excellent writing and presentation skills
d) A minimum of five (5) years of postdoctoral research work
experience
e) Considerable experience in public policy analysis and research
as well as knowledge management
f) Strong track record peer-reviewed publication
g) Experience of successful management and leadership of a research
team working on large research projects
h) Experience of designing and implementing policy oriented research
i) Significant record of innovative and influential work, demonstrated
by lead authorship of peer reviewed publications
j) Well developed leadership skills including the ability to
lead in a team work environment
k) Willingness and ability to work under tight deadlines in
a competitive environment
l) High-level interpersonal skills and good communication skills
m) Professional experience of working in a reputable
research institutions
n) Unquestionable integrity
o) A qualification in management will be an added advantage
The Principal Research Fellow position is for a three year contract,
with a possibility for renewal, subject to satisfactory performance. Attractive
and internationally competitive remuneration package including healthcare coverage
is offered.
Reports :to the
Principal Research Fellow
Organisation: The
Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Main Duties:
a) Undertake empirical sectoral policy research and analysis
b) Engage in commissioned work for and on behalf of the Centre
c) Based on research fi ndings and sound analysis,
contribute to national policy discourse
d) Guide research and capacity building activities of
Research Fellows and Assistant Research Fellows
e) Mentor and coach Research Fellows and Assistant Research
Fellows
Requirements:
a) Excellent academic background with a Ph.D. in Economics or
any related area in economics (by coursework and research) from a reputable
University
b) Must be abreast with sector policies in education,
health, agriculture, water and sanitation
c) Must be conversant with development challenges in the above
mentioned sectors
d) Must have econometric impact evaluation techniques
e) Must have publications in at least two of the above mentioned
sectors in (c)
f) Must be conversant with the linkage between sectoral issues
and macroeconomic policies
g) Excellent writing and presentation skills
h) A minimum of three (3) years of postdoctoral research work
experience
i) Professional experience of working in a reputable
research institutions
j) Proven high level writing skills as primary author in published
research papers, review etc.
k) Strong training background in theory and methods of economic
analysis
l) High-level interpersonal skills and good communication skills
m) Self-motivation and capability to work under tight
deadlines in a competitive environment
n) Evidence of publication of own written articles in either
local or international journals
o) Demonstrated ability to use STATA, EViews, GAMS or GAUSS
for data analysis
p) Abreast with current global and national economic issues
q) Unquestionable integrity
The Senior Research Fellow position is for three year contract,
with a possibility for renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Attractive and
internationally competitive remuneration package including healthcare coverage
is offered.
Post Title:
RESEARCH FELLOW- SECTORAL (1 Post)
Organisation: The
Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Main Duties:
a) Undertake empirical sectoral policy research and analysis
b) Engage in commissioned work for and on behalf of the Centre
c) Based on research findings and sound analysis, contribute
to national policy discourse
Requirements:
a) Minimum of Master’s degree by coursework & research in
Economics, Agricultural Economics or Statistics from a recognised University
b) Recent graduates of doctoral degrees in (a) shall be
added advantage
c) Comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to apply modern economic
theory and methods
d) Strong analytical skills
e) Proven high level writing skills as primary author in published
research papers, review etc.
f) Experience working with large household survey data sets
g) High-level interpersonal skills and good communication skills
h) Self-motivation and capability to work under tight
deadlines in a competitive environment
i) Evidence of publication of own written articles in either
local or international journals
j) A minimum of six years working experience in relevant public
or private sector institutions three of which should be in policy-oriented work
High-level interpersonal skills and good communication skills
m) Self-motivation and capability to work under tight
deadlines in a competitive environment
n) Evidence of publication of own written articles in either
local or international journals
o) Demonstrated ability to use STATA, EViews, GAMS or GAUSS
for data analysis
p) Abreast with current global and national economic issues
q) Unquestionable integrity The Senior Research Fellow
position is for three year contract, with a possibility for renewal subject to
satisfactory performance. Attractive and internationally competitive remuneration
package including healthcare coverage is offered.
3. RESEARCH FELLOW-
SECTORAL (1 Post)
Organisation: The
Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Main Duties:
a) Undertake empirical sectoral policy research and analysis
b) Engage in commissioned work for and on behalf of the Centre
c) Based on research fi ndings and sound analysis,
contribute to national policy discourse
Requirements:
a) Minimum of Master’s degree by coursework & research in
Economics, Agricultural Economics or Statistics from a recognised University
b) Recent graduates of doctoral degrees in (a) shall be
added advantage
c) Comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to apply modern economic
theory and methods
d) Strong analytical skills
e) Proven high level writing skills as primary author in published
research papers, review etc.
f) Experience working with large household survey data sets
g) High-level interpersonal skills and good communication skills
h) Self-motivation and capability to work under tight
deadlines in a competitive environment
i) Evidence of publication of own written articles in either
local or international journals
j) A minimum of six years working experience in relevant public
or private sector institutions three of which should be in policy-oriente
k) Demonstrated ability to use STATA, EViews, GAMS or GAUSS
for data analysis
l) Abreast with current global and national economic issues
m) Unquestionable integrity
The Research Fellow position is for three year contract,
with a possibility for renewal subject to performance. Attractive and internationally
competitive remuneration package including healthcare coverage is offered.
4. POSITION:
ACCOUNTANT (1 post)
Organisation: The
Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Role: To prepare
and to provide fi nancial information to management as per the international
Accounting Standards and EPRC’s accounting policies and procedures.
Organisation: The
Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Reports to:
Finance Manager
Age limit: 30-45
years
Key
Duties/responsibilities:
i) Preparation of payment and cheques for approved outstanding
obligations
ii) Prepare accounting evidence to support each and every transaction,
capture and verify transaction data
iii) Verify that expenses and receipts are allocated to
their right accounts and cost centre as per EPRC chart of accounting in the fi
nancial manual;
iv) Reconcile the Centre’s bank accounts and other fi
nancial records of the Centre in accordance with the requirements of various
funding agencies and International Accounting Standards;
v) Preparing schedules of sundry debtors, as well as creditors,
and reconciling them with respective control accounts;
vi) Ensure activity advances to staff are accounted for in
time including reviewing fi eld activity reports;
vii) Ensure statutory expenses are recorded appropriately and
data posting into Palladium Enterprise system for review by the Finance
Manager;
viii) Keep updated assets register for the EPRC assets and make
a physical checkup to see whether all assets in the register are in place;
ix) Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and
annual accounting reports and submit them to management in line with the
International Accounting Standards and the Centre’s report writing policy.
x) Assist in the preparation timely and accurate fi nancial reports
in line with narrative reports that meet the different requirements;
xi) Assist in the preparation of quarterly consolidated fi
nancial reports and ad hoc fi nancial reports as required by Managemen
xii) Submit monthly reports to the Finance Manager of assigned,
delegated, and designated duties; and
xiii) Carry out any other duties as may be assigned from
time to time.
Person specifications
and Educational qualifications:
i) A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business administration
(in Accounting and Finance) or a relevant field.
ii) Minimum of partial qualification of ACCA or CPA is a requirement.
iii) Postgraduate qualifi cations in Business
Administration, Finance accounting will be an added advantage.
iv) Signifi cant experience at least three (3) years in accounting
for donor funded projects in a reputable organization
v) Hands on experience in use of accounting packages (Palladium
Enterprise, PASTEL);
vi) Excellent interpersonal (team player/ability to work
cross functionally) skills, written and oral communication skills, including
the ability to communicate effectively within all levels in the organization
vii) High Level of integrity and professionalism
viii) Highly motivated to drive self and others to the
highest levels of individual and team performance
ix) Ability to work independently requiring minimum supervision
x) Must be able to withstand stressful work situations and have
willingness to work for long hours and under tight timelines EPRC is an equal opportunity
employer and offers a competitive package including healthcare cover.
How to apply
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
not later than Friday 23rd August 2013, 4 p.m East African Time.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Applicants must indicate clearly on top of the envelope the position
applied for.
The Chairman, Board of Management
Economic Policy Research Centre
51 Pool Road, Makerere Campus
P. O. Box 7841 Kampala.
Tel: 0414- 540141/540159
Fax: 0414- 541022
Email: eprc@eprc.or.ug
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.
k) Demonstrated ability to use STATA, EViews, GAMS or GAUSS
for data analysis
l) Abreast with current global and national economic issues
m) Unquestionable integrity
The Research Fellow position is for three year contract,
with a possibility for renewal subject to performance. Attractive and internationally
competitive remuneration package including healthcare coverage is offered.
