Research Fellow I - Public Finance 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: Research Fellow I - Public Finance Division

Location: Abuja

Functions:

• Conduct approved individual research projects
• Participate in this Department research or Institute research activities, Bills sod public policy analysis and legislative activities, as may be applicable.
• Initiate individual research, bill/policy analysis programmes to meet work plan targets.
• Participate in the development of data bank on political and social indicators, budget process etc
• Participate in the design and delivery of training programmes.
• Participate in Public Finance sector policy development end analysis
• Other functions as may be assigned by the Director and the Director-General.

Key Qualifications:

• A doctorate degree in Economics, plus 6 years post Master’s degree Research experience.
• Strong evidence of research and 8 publications in reputable national and international Journals and monographs, as well as other national end International journals.
• 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.