Research Associates at the Center for Public Policy Alternatives (CPPA)

The Center for Public Policy Alternatives (CPPA), is an independent, non-partisan 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 are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Associate

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Center for Public Policy Alternatives (CPPA), seeks to recruit exceptional persons as “Research Associates” with specialization in Health Economics, Agric Economics, Financial Economics, Energy Economics and Policy.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate should possess a strong Bachelor’s Degree in one of the quantitative sciences; Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, and Engineering and must possess a Master’s Degree in one of the stated areas of specialization such as; Health Economics, Energy Economics/Policy, Financial Economics, Agric Economics and Statistics from a top tier university.

The candidates should match the below profile:

• Minimum of Second Class Upper division
• Aged between 22 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.

Our Offer

• 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.

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2018.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.