Vacancies at REPOA

Senior Visiting Research Fellows

REPOA invites applications from senior academic scholars with extensive research experience (on sabbatical or recently retired), to spend six to twelve months at the institution spearheading research in the areas of ‘Growth and Poverty’, ‘Vulnerability and Social Protection’, Climate Change, Governance, and Service Provision.      

Duties and responsibilities           

1. Design, coordinate and undertake research, covering both theoretical, empirical and policy issues; The final work, to be published locally and internationally, will be widely disseminated.
2. Facilitate seminars on mentioned research areas.
3. Work with a team of researchers to build their capacity in conducting research in these areas.

Required Qualifications and Skills

1. PhD in Economics or Social Sciences;
2. Over six  years of post PhD research experience in teaching and research specialising in economic, socio-economic policies and development issues in least developed countries;
3. Strong capabilities in quantitative analysis;
4. Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.  Proven ability to share knowledge and being open to sharing experiences with others;
5. A distinguished record of published work under either of these two areas, and
6. An extensive professional network.

Conditions

REPOA will provide travel and an attractive living allowance.  

Mode of Application

Qualified applicants are welcome to apply and should send their typed application letter, detailed CV, including two referees to the address below.   

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