Vacancies: Research Fellow I and II, Research Assistant/Officer – Bills and Legislative drafting
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- Bills and Legislative drafting
Functions:
- Conduct research into all areas of Bill processing and analysis, Legislative practice and procedures
- Operate a data bank for Bills and Acts of the National Assembly
- Collaborate with the Training Department to Implement the Institute’s Training programme.
- Provide assistance to members of the Legislature in the analysis of drafting of Bills.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Minimum academic qualification of a Master’s degree in Law and other Research areas of interest to the Institute. PH.D will be accorded preference.
- Graduate studies and experience in Legislative drafting is an advantage
- Minimum of 6-10 years post Master’s degree research experience and some publications
Position: Research Assistant/Officer – Bills and Legislative drafting
Functions:
- Assist the Research Follow in conducting research assignments, questionnaires etc.
- Assist in other Research tasks and duties and may be assigned by superior officers.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Minimum academic qualification of L.L.B or any other relevant field that may be of Interest to the Institute.
- 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.
