Vacancies: Legal Officer, Manager – Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
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 3 Legal Services
Position: Legal Officer
Functions:
- Assist the Legal Adviser with necessary legal briefing and documentation
- Ensure that all statutory processes and Procedure are followed and complete
- Oversee that the process of procurement act is followed
Requirement/Qualification:
- L.L.B with at least 5 years of experience in either public or Private sectors.
- Experience in writing legal briefs will be an added advantage.
- L.L.M degree holders will also have an added advantage.
Position: Manager – Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
(Unit 4: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) )
Functions:
- Supervise and implement all IT installations
- Operation and maintenance of the Institute’s ICT facility
- Preparation of technical brief for National assembly/NILS Website and its implementation.
- Other IT related services that may be required from tune to time.
Requirements/Qualification:
- Possession of a minimum of Master’s degree in relevant disciplines, which includes but not limited to Computer science, Mass communication from a reputable University or Institution.
- A minimum of 12 years post degree experience in Information communication Technology management.
- Experience should include holding administrative or managerial positions in a Public or Private sector
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 20th December, 2011
