Senior Research Fellow - Social Sector/Political Division at National Institute for Legislative Studies

The National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS) was establishedearly in 2011 following the enactment of the enabling legislation. NILS is designed to be a Centre at excellence providing technical support to the work of the National Assembly through research and publications on democratic governance, and Legislative practice and procedures. In order to fill some of the vacant positions in the Institute, applications are requested from qualified Candidates for the position listed below.

Job Title: Senior Research Fellow - Social Sector/Political Division

Location: Abuja

Functions:

• Participate in Research and training activities
• Participate in Bill/Policy Analysis activities and other Legislative Support activities.
• Initiate and Implement Individual research and bill/policy analysis projects.
• Take charge of the development and maintenance of data bank on political, social and economic indicators.
• Academic guidance of subordinates.
• Coordinate research and other professional activities.
• Participate in the design and delivery of training programmes.
• Other functions as may he assigned by the Director and the Director-General.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum academic qualification of Ph.D in Economics, Political Science or Sociology plus 12 years Research experience
• Strong evidence of a search and at least 10 publications in reputable national and international journals and monographs.
• International research and seminar exposure is an added advantage

Application Closing Date
4th September, 2014

Method of Application

• Candidates should submit Ten (12) typewritten applications, with Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of all academic and professional certificates.
• Candidate should enclose stamped self - addressed envelopes and indicate the position applied for on the top left corner of the envelops
• All applications should be directed to the Director - General through [email protected] or PMB 123, Garki, Abuja, FCT900001.

Only shortlisted candidates will receive letter indicating place, time and date of the interview.