Vacancies: Director, Deputy Director
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: Director: (Department of Legislative Practice and Procedure)
Functions:
- Coordinate research and studies on topics related to legislative practice and procedure and constitutional matters.
- Coordinate tracking and analysis of Bills.
- Develop and maintain a databank of Bill and other chamber documents.
- Coordinate drafting and scrutiny of Bills.
- Develop and implement training programs that would improve Chamber operation and Committee functions.
- Collaborate with the Training Department to Implement the Institute’s Training Department
Requirements/Qualification:
- A minimum academic qualification of L.L M, additional MBA degree will be an advantage.
- Minimum of 18 years Post-Master’s degree experience in relevant fields in either Corporate or Private sectors.
- Research experience should be manifested in at least 24 publications in reputable National and International Journals and Books in relevant fields.
Position: Deputy Director: Two Positions-(Department of Legislative Practice and Procedure)
Functions:
- Oversee and ensure that the process of procurement Act is appropriately followed
- Undertake Bill Scrutiny
- Supervise and Network with other subordinate officer
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Minimum academic qualification of LLM with a strong background in legislative drafting
- Minimum of 15 years post-Master’s degree experience in the relevant areas endorsed by the Institute and strong evidence and 18 publications in reputable national and internal journals, books and monographs.
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.
