The Center for Public Policy Alternatives is 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”.
We currently seek to recruit an exceptional person to fill the position below in economics and public policy:
Job Title: Research Associate
Location: Lagos
Requirements
Are You Smart Enough To Work With Us:
- The ideal candidate should possess a Master's 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.
Important Information
- 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.
Remuneration and Benefits
- 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.
Application Closing Date
26th August, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send an expression of interest in form of a cover letter accompanied by CV to:
[email protected] with "Research Associates" as the subject