Vacancies: Director – Finance and Administration, Manager-Administration /Human Resources 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.
Finance and Administration/Human Resources Department
Position: Director – Finance and Administration
Function:
- Coordination of all the units in the Department through effective collaboration with the Managers.
- Management of Staff matters relating to processing of appointments and promotion, skills and Training, approval of appointment and promotions, skills development and Training, Welfare, discipline, performance, evaluation and Channel of Communication
- Ensuring effective and sound financial management
- Ensuring compliance and adherence to internal control processes and procedure
- Management, care and proper development of the facilities on the department
Requirements/Qualification:
- Minimum academic qualification of a Master’s degree in areas which include but not limited to Accounting, Management, Finance, Human Resources, Business Management, Public Administration or any other related fields of specialization. A PHD is accorded preference.
- Minimum of 18 years post-Master’s degree research experience acquired in reputable research and/or training Institutions.
- The Research experience should also be manifested in at least 24 Publications in reputable National and International Journals and books in relevant fields.
Position: Manager-Administration /Human Resources Division
Functions:
- Coordination of Staff matters relating to processing of appointments and promotion, skills and Training, approval of appointment and promotions, skills development and training, Welfare, discipline, performance, evaluation and Channel of Communication
Requirements/Qualification:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in areas which include but not limited to Public Administration, Business Management, Human Resources Management, or any other related fields of specialization.
- Minimum of 10 years post Master’s cognate experience. The experience should include holding Management positions
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.
