Vanguard Economics — Call for Expressions of Interest: Consultant Roster

Entity: Vanguard Research & Advisory Services (VRAS Ltd) / Vanguard Economics Ltd

Location: Kampala, Uganda (Uganda-based or Ugandan Nationals)

Position Type: Roster / Short-Term & Long-Term Consultancy Assignments

Remuneration: Competitive, market-aligned daily rates in UGX

Application Channel: Online Submission System

About Vanguard Economics

Vanguard Research & Advisory Services (VRAS Ltd) is the Ugandan branch of Vanguard Economics Ltd, a dynamic consultancy firm specializing in locally led socio-economic research, data analytics, project execution, and strategic advisory across East Africa. Vanguard partners with governments, bilateral/multilateral donors, philanthropies, non-profits, and private sector firms to foster agricultural transformation, private sector development, trade facilitation, and youth empowerment.

1. Purpose of the Consultant Roster

As part of its expansion in Uganda, Vanguard Economics is building a database of pre-qualified technical experts. Being empanelled on this consultant roster provides priority consideration for short-term and long-term consulting engagements across East Africa.

Types of Assignments:

Socio-economic research, surveys, and impact evaluations.
Program design, strategy development, and project implementation.
Advanced data analytics, data science, and spatial modeling.
Policy analysis, institutional advisory, and technical backstopping.
Capacity building, training workshops, and curriculum design.
Proposal development and business development support.

2. Fields of Expertise (Lot Categories)

3. Eligibility Criteria & Minimum Requirements

Nationality / Location: Must be a Ugandan national or currently based in Uganda.
Education: Advanced degree (Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred) in a relevant field.
Experience: 5 to 10+ years of demonstrated practical experience in the chosen area of specialization.
Track Record: Proven experience working with international development partners, NGOs, corporate institutions, or government bodies.
Skills: Exceptional analytical, field research, quantitative/qualitative data processing, and report-writing capabilities.
Financial Proposal: Candidates must state their daily consultancy rate in Uganda Shillings (UGX), inclusive of all applicable taxes.

5. Application Requirements & How to Apply

Required Application Documents:

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailed CV strictly formatted in World Bank Format.
Referees: Names and contact details of at least four (4) professional referees included within the CV.
Daily Rate: Clear indication of daily consultancy rate in UGX (tax-inclusive).
Work Samples: Portfolio or sample work/reports (where applicable).

Submission Process:

Interested candidates should submit their application packet via the official online submission portal.

Application Link: Click Here to See Details and Apply (Use Vanguard Economics' official portal link)

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