Vacancies: Research fellow I and II, Director, Assistant/Officer -Training
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.
Position: Research fellow I and II: (Training Department)
There are two positions available; The International training (Foreign training and Networking and National training (in-country training for NASS and SAs) divisions.
Functions:
- Organize training programmes for legislators, their staff and other stakeholders with in the country and outside the country
- Conducting of training need assessment survey periodically
- Ensuring that training programs are geared towards expected goals of improving the capacity of our Legislators
- Participate in the administration/management of the department and marketing of training programmes.
Requirements/Qualification:
- A doctorate degree in relevant discipline plus at least 6-10 years post qualification cognate experience in training and Research
- Strong evidence of Research and at least 5-8 publications in reputable National and International Journals
Position: Assistant/Officer -Training
Functions:
- Designing and delivering training programmes
- Initiating and implementing individual research project
- Participating in group research
- Other responsibilities that may be assigned
Requirements/qualification:
- A doctorate degree in a relevant discipline or a Master’s degree plus at least 6 years post-qualification experience.
- Evidence of research activities and participation hi training activities
- A minimum of 1-3 years cognate experience.
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.
