Manager-Information, Assistant Manager- Information, Information Officer at National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS)

Vacancies: Manager-Information, Assistant Manager- Information, Information Officer

Introduction

The National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS) was established early in 2011 following the enactment of the enabling legislation. NILS is designed to be a Centre of excellence providing technical support to the work of the National assembly through research and publications on democratic governance, and legislative practice and procedures. The Institute will help to improve the capacity of legislators and leg­islative staff to carry out their duties. In that regard, it will design and implement reg­ular and customized training programmes to meet the needs of all those involved with the work of the legislature.

 

The Institute welcomes applications from candidates with the qualifications and cog­nate experience to fill the positions in the departments, namely: Research Department; Finance and Administration Department; Legislative and Practice Procedures Department, Governance and Public Policy Analysis Department; and training Department. The positions are listed below.

 

Office of the Director General

The office of the Director General has a total of five unite. They include; Internal Audit, Corporate affairs, Legal Services, Information and communication Technology and Monitoring and Evaluation.

 

Unit 2 Corpora Affairs

Position: Manager-Information

 

Functions:

• Report to Communications Adviser
• Overall administration of the Information Unit and Promoting the visibility of NILS at National and International levels.
• Responsible for production of Institute’s weekly and monthly news bulletins and magazines
• Developing and organizing the National and International Visibility of NILS
• Initiating the review of Information and Public relations Policies and Programmes

 

Requirements/Qualification:

• Minimum academic qualification of a Masters degree.
• Minimum of 5 years Post Master’s cognate experience preferably in administrative or management positions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

 

Position: Assistant Manager- Information

Functions:

• Assisting the Manager in the day-today administration of the Unit
• Organize the circulation of Nils Publications
• Assist in Promoting the visibility of NILS nationally and internationally. Also, advising on Corporate and Publicity activities.
• Performing other duties that may be assigned.

 

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree, from a recognized University, preferably in Mass communication, Arts and Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 6 years experience on the grade or by direct appointment of a candidate who possesses the specified qualifications for an information officer plus 6years cognate experience.

 

Position: Information Officer

Functions

• Supervise and Provide Practical training to subordinates.
• Develop and organize linkages with national and International media organization organizations
• Media monitoring to determine matters that affect the Institute. Also, required write feature articles and booklets/pamphlets relating to the Institute’s activities.

 

Requirements:

• Possession of a Master’s degree from a recognized University, preferably in the areas of Arts, Social Sciences with at least 3 years cognate experience.
• Or Direct appointment of candidate possessing any of the qualification for Information assistant plus 3 years cognate experience.

 

How to Apply:

All applications should be directed to the Director General through

nilsvacancies@parp.gov.ng or P.M.B 123, Garki GPO, Abuja, FCT 900001 on or before 20^th December, 2011