Economic
Policy Research Network (EPRN ) is an equal opportunity economic policy
research platform in Rwanda bringing together key economic management
institutions, individuals and organisations active in economic policy research
and analysis to create a pool community for economic policy researchers through
organising trainings on quantitative research methods, research coaching and
mentorship, work place placements, learning tours and joint research projects to
support provide evidence for economic policy formulation and policy research
development. EPRN therefore responds to economic policy gaps created mainly by
lack of quality and informative research and the challenge of human capacity in
terms of limited numbers of economic researchers and active involvement.
Policy Research Network (EPRN ) is an equal opportunity economic policy
research platform in Rwanda bringing together key economic management
institutions, individuals and organisations active in economic policy research
and analysis to create a pool community for economic policy researchers through
organising trainings on quantitative research methods, research coaching and
mentorship, work place placements, learning tours and joint research projects to
support provide evidence for economic policy formulation and policy research
development. EPRN therefore responds to economic policy gaps created mainly by
lack of quality and informative research and the challenge of human capacity in
terms of limited numbers of economic researchers and active involvement.
Membership
is open to researchers, academicians, policy makers in the government
institutions, private sector members and development partners.
is open to researchers, academicians, policy makers in the government
institutions, private sector members and development partners.
Terms
of Reference
of Reference
LOCAL
MENTOR TO SUPERVISE AND PROVIDE NECESSARY GUIDANCE TO “RESEARCHERS IN THE AREA
OF REGIONAL INTEGRATION” UNDER THE FRAMEWORK OF THE FIFTH EPRN ANNUAL RESEARCH
CONFERENCE
MENTOR TO SUPERVISE AND PROVIDE NECESSARY GUIDANCE TO “RESEARCHERS IN THE AREA
OF REGIONAL INTEGRATION” UNDER THE FRAMEWORK OF THE FIFTH EPRN ANNUAL RESEARCH
CONFERENCE
- Introduction
Economic
Policy Research Network (EPRN Rwanda) is an equal opportunity economic policy
research platform in Rwanda bringing together key economic management
institutions, individuals and organizations active in economic policy research
and analysis to create a pool community for economic policy researchers through
organizing training on qualitative research methods, research coaching and
mentorship, workplace placements, learning tours and joint research projects to
support provide evidence for economic policy formulation and policy research
development. EPRN, therefore, responds to economic policy gaps created mainly
by lack of quality and informative research and the challenge of human capacity
in terms of limited numbers of economic researchers and active involvement.
EPRN aims at being the most influential network on issues of economic policy
research and capacity development supporting both macro and microeconomic
policy in the region and beyond.
Policy Research Network (EPRN Rwanda) is an equal opportunity economic policy
research platform in Rwanda bringing together key economic management
institutions, individuals and organizations active in economic policy research
and analysis to create a pool community for economic policy researchers through
organizing training on qualitative research methods, research coaching and
mentorship, workplace placements, learning tours and joint research projects to
support provide evidence for economic policy formulation and policy research
development. EPRN, therefore, responds to economic policy gaps created mainly
by lack of quality and informative research and the challenge of human capacity
in terms of limited numbers of economic researchers and active involvement.
EPRN aims at being the most influential network on issues of economic policy
research and capacity development supporting both macro and microeconomic
policy in the region and beyond.
For
the fifth time now, EPRN through support from GIZ is organizing the annual
conference that brings together researchers and policy makers to disseminate
research findings from its scholars and those from other research and academic
institutions. The conference targets Rwandan young researchers, academicians,
professionals and decision makers working in private institutions, government,
civil society organizations and development partners.
the fifth time now, EPRN through support from GIZ is organizing the annual
conference that brings together researchers and policy makers to disseminate
research findings from its scholars and those from other research and academic
institutions. The conference targets Rwandan young researchers, academicians,
professionals and decision makers working in private institutions, government,
civil society organizations and development partners.
- Purpose
of the Conference
The
conference seeks to provide a research platform and opportunity for economic
researchers at national, regional and international from a wide spectrum such
as academics, government officials, representatives of development partners and
international and local NGOs with interest in Rwanda, to evaluate the policy
progress, suggest innovative policy solutions and, discuss strategies for
achieving desired goals and targets.
conference seeks to provide a research platform and opportunity for economic
researchers at national, regional and international from a wide spectrum such
as academics, government officials, representatives of development partners and
international and local NGOs with interest in Rwanda, to evaluate the policy
progress, suggest innovative policy solutions and, discuss strategies for
achieving desired goals and targets.
- Purpose
of the mentorship
EPRN
identified researchers to carry out research on selected topics and thereafter
the best papers will be presented during the EPRN Conference and be published
afterward.
identified researchers to carry out research on selected topics and thereafter
the best papers will be presented during the EPRN Conference and be published
afterward.
The
purpose of the mentorship is to enhance research capacities for economic
researchers in the area of Regional Integration about the undertaking and
implementing research projects and policy analysis and development of research
papers.
purpose of the mentorship is to enhance research capacities for economic
researchers in the area of Regional Integration about the undertaking and
implementing research projects and policy analysis and development of research
papers.
EPRN
wishes to recruit one experience mentor to supervise, coach and guide
researchers in the area of Regional Integration (six papers) who are working on
papers to be presented during the conference.
wishes to recruit one experience mentor to supervise, coach and guide
researchers in the area of Regional Integration (six papers) who are working on
papers to be presented during the conference.
- Scope
of work to be undertaken and timeline
The
mentor will be expected to undertake the following specific tasks:
mentor will be expected to undertake the following specific tasks:
- Help
researchers to identify and well define a research topic, problem, and
methodology; and organize mini-workshop at the beginning of the assignment - Coach
researchers in methods and technics of undertaking a good quality applied
research - Provide
overall guidance to access desired data for a good quality paper - Organize
a second mini workshop half-way whereby researchers present draft papers - Final
review of the mentored research papers latest two weeks before submission
of the papers (2 weeks before the conference) - Organize
a rehearsal session (with other mentors) for the presentation of all
accepted papers (during the week preceding the conference) - Ensure
all papers are of high quality and meet requirements of being published
under EPRN Paper Series including the EPRN standard format of research
papers.
- Required
Expertise
The
following personnel qualifications are required to successfully carry out the
exercise:
following personnel qualifications are required to successfully carry out the
exercise:
- Ph.D.
in Economics, with a strong background in research and related activities. - Experience
in supervising/mentoring researchers (at least supervised 3 published
papers) - Substantial
experience in providing training in research methodology with teams of
researchers - Good
knowledge of Rwandan context - Assessment,
analytical and quantitative skills. - Good
oral and report writing skills.
- Expected
Output
- A
brief report of first mini-workshop (Max. 2 pages) - Brief
report after rehearsal session (Max. 2 pages) - Good
quality papers meeting conditions for being published through EPRN Paper
series - A
final report after the conference highlighting achievements and
recommendations for the potential future mentorship assignments under EPRN
- Duration
and payment
The
duration of the consultancy shall not exceed 15 working days, spread from
October 1st, 2018 to February 25th, 2019.
duration of the consultancy shall not exceed 15 working days, spread from
October 1st, 2018 to February 25th, 2019.
- Payment
Modalities
30%:
After submission of the first mini-workshop report
After submission of the first mini-workshop report
30%:
After the rehearsal session report
After the rehearsal session report
40%:
After the submission of the final report
After the submission of the final report
- Supervision
The
mentor will be responsible and report to the EPRN Coordinator throughout this
assignment and for all correspondences related to this work to ensure a smooth
implementation and coordination. The mentorship will be subject to evaluation
by the mentees.
mentor will be responsible and report to the EPRN Coordinator throughout this
assignment and for all correspondences related to this work to ensure a smooth
implementation and coordination. The mentorship will be subject to evaluation
by the mentees.
- APPLICATION
PROCESS
Interested
candidates are requested to submit their CVs, respective reference assignments
and financial offer at EPRN office located at UR-CBE Gikondo (ex SFB) by 02/10/2018,
5 pm local time. Applications may also be sent to EPRN P.O. Box: 7375
Kigali-Rwanda until 02/10/2018, 1 pm OR emailed to info@eprnrwanda.org (please
send all documents in PDF format and indicate Application-Mentorship
for EPRN Researchers in the email subject) by not later than
02/10/2018, 5 pm local time.
candidates are requested to submit their CVs, respective reference assignments
and financial offer at EPRN office located at UR-CBE Gikondo (ex SFB) by 02/10/2018,
5 pm local time. Applications may also be sent to EPRN P.O. Box: 7375
Kigali-Rwanda until 02/10/2018, 1 pm OR emailed to info@eprnrwanda.org (please
send all documents in PDF format and indicate Application-Mentorship
for EPRN Researchers in the email subject) by not later than
02/10/2018, 5 pm local time.
Kigali,
20/09/2018
20/09/2018
Seth
Kwizera
Kwizera
EPRN
Coordinator
Coordinator
