Research Assistant/Officer, Deputy Director-Social Sector Division at National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS)

Vacancies: Research Assistant/Officer, Deputy Director-Social Sector Division

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 Assistant/Officer

Functions:

• Development and operationalization of macroeconomic models
• Involvement in targeted database development, research and bill/policy analysis activities.

Requirement /Qualification:

• Evidence of research experience
• Entry is by appointment of candidate who possesses the requisite qualifications plus 1-3 years post qualification experience.

Position:     Deputy Director-Social Sector Division

Functions:

• Coordinate and supervise tasks in the Social Sector Division
• Participate in research, bills/policy analysis
• Collaborating with the training department to implement its training programmes

Requirement /Qualification:

• Minimum academic qualification of a Master’s degree in relevant area of specialization such as development economics and business economics.
• Minimum of 15 years Post Master’s degree research experience and at least 18 publications.

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.