UNU-WIDER Opens Applications for Research Assistant Positions in South Africa and Public Finance Winter School for African Researchers 2026 ·United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research

Overview

This opportunity includes Research Assistant positions based in South Africa and the UNU-WIDER/African Union Winter School on Public Finance for Development, aimed at strengthening research capacity and improving evidence-based policymaking in Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and expand tax administrative datasets.
• Support the management and organization of large-scale microdata.
• Assist researchers and policymakers in accessing high-quality data resources.
• Contribute to projects that strengthen evidence-based economic policy formulation.
• Work collaboratively with experts involved in data infrastructure and research development.

Requirements

• Early-career researchers.
• Policy analysts.
• Economists.
• Public finance specialists.
• Graduate students and young professionals interested in development economics.
• Individuals seeking to strengthen their expertise in taxation, fiscal policy, and economic development.

Benefits

• Exposure to internationally recognized research networks.
• Practical experience in policy-relevant economic research.
• Skills development in quantitative analysis and public finance.
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading economists and policymakers.
• Enhanced career prospects in academia, government, and international development organizations.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should review the detailed eligibility requirements and application procedures through UNU-WIDER’s official opportunities portal.

Deadline

• Research Assistant (Administrative Tax Data | Big Data), South Africa: 9 June 2026
• UNU-WIDER/African Union Winter School on Public Finance: 7 June 2026