Vacancies: Research Fellow I and II -Constitutional, Legislative procedure, Research assistants – Constitution and Legislative Procedure
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 -Constitutional, Legislative procedure
Functions:
- Conduct necessary research into all areas of bill processing and analysis. Also, in Constitutional, Legislative practices and procedure
- Carry out Constitutional analysis and provide assistance to members of the Legislature especially with Constitutional issues.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Minimum academic qualification of a Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized University, PHD will be accorded preference
- Minimum of 6-10 years post Master’s degree research experience from either a private or public sector and some publications.
Position: Research assistants – Constitution and Legislative Procedure (Two Positions)
Function
- Assist Research fellow in the Research process or other legislative processes and procedure.
- Other tasks as may be assigned by superior officers or the Institute.
- Assist in operating a data bank for bills and Acts of the National Assembly
Requirements/Qualification:
- Minimum qualification of an L.L.B. degree from a recognized University is required.
- Minimum of one year post-qualification experience in relevant fields.
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.
