The Center for Public Policy Alternatives (CPPA) Vacancy

Job Title: Research Associate
The Center for Public Policy Alternatives (CPPA) – Nigeria

Job description

ARE YOU SMART ENOUGH TO WORK WITH US?

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
    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)
    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.

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.

How to Apply

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.