UNU-WIDER Seeks a Research Assistant in Administrative Tax Data and Big Data Research in South Africa – Submit By 9 June 2026 ·United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research

Overview

This opportunity offers aspiring economists, econometricians, and data researchers the chance to work with one of Africa’s most advanced administrative tax microdata systems while contributing to cutting-edge development research and policy analysis.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

• South African citizenship
• Valid South African residence permit
• Legal authorization to work in South Africa

Benefits

Successful candidates will receive:

• ZAR 2,204 per day during the contract period

The consultancy payment is intended to support living expenses while working in Pretoria.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit the following documents electronically:

• A short personal statement (maximum one page)
• Curriculum Vitae (maximum two pages)
• Academic transcript or academic record
• Sample of original STATA code (maximum 200 lines)

The STATA code sample must clearly demonstrate the applicant’s programming ability and technical coding level.

For more details and to apply, visit the official website.

Deadline

Application Deadline: 9 June 2026 at 23:59 (GMT +2)