Vacancies: Research Fellow II or I, Research Assistant/Officer, 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: Research Fellow II or I- Public Finance Division
Functions:
- Conducting research on Macroeconomic policies as it affects the Institute and other professional activities.
- Undertake Bills/Policy Analysis assignments
- Academic guidance to Subordinates
- Participating in Conferences, workshops seminars and design/ delivery of training programmes.
Requirements/Qualification:
- A doctorate degree plus at least 3 years of experience as a Research Fellow 1
- Or a doctorate degree plus at least 8 – 12 years post-master’s degree experience
- Strong evidence of research and at least 6-8 publications in reputable National and International Journals.
Position: Research Assistant/Officer
Function:
Assisting in research and training activities of the Institute
Requirements/Qualification:
- First degree (2nd Class Upper Division) and a Master’s Degree in Economics
- Evidence of research work.
- Candidate must possess requisite qualifications plus 1- 3 years post-qualification cognate experience
Position: Deputy Director: Socio-Political Division Research
Functions:
- Prepare relevant research and policy reports that will be of interest to legislators and other stakeholders in the policy arena
- Collaborate with the training department to implement its training programmes.
Requirements/Qualification:
- A doctorate degree in relevant disciplines, which include but not limited to, Political Science, History, Sociology, Philosophy etc. plus post Master’s cognate 15 years of experience and 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.
