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.

Job title:                 Volunteer Research Associate (VRA) – (3 Positions)

Report to:           Senior Research Fellow (SRF- HOD)

The Volunteer Research Associate position offers career development opportunities to holders of a master’s or doctorate degree in economics, quantitative economics, development economics, statistics or a related economic field.

Main Role
a) Undertake empirical economic 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

Position Requirements:
Candidates for the Volunteer Research Associate program should be Ugandans and must have the following: –

a) 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
b) Strong training background in economic theory and methods
c) Demonstrated ability to use STATA, for data analysis
d) Excellent writing skills
e) High-level interpersonal and good communication skills
f) Unquestionable integrity

The Volunteer Research Associate position is for one (1) year contract, with a possibility for renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

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 PM. 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.