Research Fellow I and II – Social Sector Division, Research Assistant/Officer – Social sector Division at National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS)

Vacancies: Research Fellow I and II – Social Sector Division, Research Assistant/Officer – 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 Fellow I and II – Social Sector Division

Functions:

• Conducting in-depth research and studies on Social sector issues such as health, infrastructure and education
• Participate in Bills/Policy Analysis activities
• Collaborate with the training department to implement its training programmes.
• Preparing reports that will be of interest to Legislators and other stakeholders in the policy arena

Requirements/Qualification:

• A doctorate degree in relevant disciplines plus at least 6-10 years post qualification experience
• Strong evidence of research and at least 5-8 publications in reputable national and International journals or monographs.

Position: Research Assistant/Officer – Social sector Division

Function:

• Assist in conducting research, Bills and policy analysis in Social sector division as may be directed by the research fellow or other superior officers.

 

Requirements/Qualification:

• An honors Bachelor’s degree obtained at first class or second class (upper division) and a Master’s degree in as Economics,

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.