Director-General, The Electoral Institute (TEI) at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to among other things organize elections into various political offices in the country.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Director-General, The Electoral Institute (TEI)

Location: Abuja

Description

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in pursuance of provisions of Section 158 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant position of Director-General, The Electoral Institute (TEI).

Duties
Under the direction of the Chairman, Board of the Electoral Institute the person so appointed shall:

• Be responsible for day-to-day administration of the Institute
• He will be responsible for coordinating both the Electoral Training as well as Research and Documentation Departments and other units of the Electoral Institute
• Be subject to the general direction of the Commission.

Requirements
Interested persons must meet the following criteria:

• Must have a Ph.D with 10 years post qualification experience in the Humanities or Social Sciences but with robust publications and research experience in electoral matters.
• The person to be so appointed should be able to initiate and implement novel research ideas that will add immense value to the fulfillment of the core mandate of the Commission and Electoral Governance in general
• The Director-General will be expected to demonstrate capacity for attracting funding to execute the core mandates of the Institute
• The Director-General shall possess any other qualification as may be determined by the Commission.

Duration of Service

• The position of Director-General is an appointment of four (4) years, renewable for second but final term of four (4) years.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Application Letters in the applicant's handwriting, accompanied by Twenty (20) copies of the applicant's Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked “Application for post of Director-General, Electoral Institute”. The Applications should be addressed to and reach the:
The Administrative Secretary, The Electoral Institute (TEI)
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Annex Office,
Diplomatic Zone, Central Business District,
Abuja.

Note: For further enquiries, please contact: Secretary, Board of the Electoral Institute (BEI), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Annex Office, Diplomatic Zone, Central Business District, Abuja, between the hours of 9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday during the period covered by the advertisement.