Research Associate Job

The Center for Public Policy Alternatives (CPPA) is an independent,
non-partisan public policy think-tank committed to rigorous research
through which public policies and processes are examined and best
practices disseminated.
CPPA aims to help sub-Saharan African
governments, institutions, and businesses create innovative policy
solutions to development challenges.

Job Title:  Research Associate

A public policy think tank based in Lagos, Nigeria with a mission to
‘’ensure that government action fosters growth, economic well-being and
freedom and individual responsibility” seeks to recruit exceptional
persons as “RESEARCH ASSOCIATES” in economics and public policy.

The ideal candidate should possess a masters degree with a strong
academic background in economics, mathematics, statistics, public
policy, sociology or any related discipline and will match the following
profile:

• Minimum of second class upper division
• Aged between 25 and 35 years
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Broad world view
• Ability to use statistical packages (such as SPSS) will be an added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding analytical, research and problem solving skills
• Ability to deliver results in different environments (especially in a developing world context)

How to Apply

If you like the challenge of cutting though conventional thinking
and working on complex development problems then our organisation is
interested in you.

We will in turn offer each candidate a stimulating and challenging
work environment, a possibility to engage with frontier research,
opportunities for world class, international training and an attractive
salary package.

The selected candidate will ideally be expected to resume the post as
soon as possible. The position will start with a three year contract
with the option of renewal depending on performance.

Expression of interest in form of a cover letter accompanied by a CV should be sent electronically to careers@cpparesearch.org  with “Research Associates” as the subject not later than two weeks from the date of this publication.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted