Research Assistant ·United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)

Overview

This opportunity offers a position as a Research Assistant focused on building and maintaining high-value tax datasets for policy-relevant research at the National Treasury – Secure Data Facility in Pretoria, South Africa.

Eligibility

• South African nationality OR valid residence/work permit in South Africa

Benefits

• Daily stipend of ZAR 2,204
• Project-related expenses covered

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Personal statement (maximum 1 page)
2. Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
3. Academic transcript/record
4. Sample STATA code (maximum 200 lines)

Applications can be submitted here.

Deadline

The application deadline is 9 June 2026 (23:59 GMT +2).