Vacancies: Director, Deputy Director
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 5 Monitoring and Evaluation
Position: Director:
Functions:
- Coordinate policy and data reports from subordinate officers for onward submission to the Director General.
- Advice and supervise development and operationalization of policies among the four units
Requirements/Qualification:
- Minimum academic qualification of a Master’s degree in relevant areas, which includes but not limited to Economics, Political science and Development Studies.
- A doctorate degree is preferred.
- In addition, a minimum of 18 years post Master’s degree research experience acquired from a reputable research and /or training institutions.
- The research experience should also be manifested in at least 24 publications in reputable national and International Journals and books in relevant fields.
Position: Deputy Director – Public Finance Division
Functions:
- Assist in conducting medium and long – term impact analysis of the budget and other evaluation studies that would improve on budgeting in Nigeria
- Conduct Bills and Policy Analysis activities in relevant fields.
- Collaborate with the training department to implement its training programmes.
Requirements/Qualification:
- Minimum academic requirement of a Master’s degree in relevant areas of specialization, which includes but not limited to, Finance, Accounting, Public/business Administration. A doctorate degree will be accorded preference.
- Minimum of 15 years post master’s degree research experience and at least 18 publications in reputable national and International Journals
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.
or before 20th December, 2011.
