Vacancy title:
Volunteer Research Associate (VRA)

[Type: VOLUNTEER, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Media, Communications & Writing, Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government, Non-profits, Foundations & Philanthropists, Recruitment]

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

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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
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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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