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: Research Fellow I; & Research Fellow II - Legal Research Division
Location: Abuja
Functions:
- Conduct research into all areas of Legislative Practice and especially constitutional matters and legislative frameworks
- Initiate supply/demand driven programmes and protects on emerging legal and constitutional issues.
- Participate in the development of legal and legislative databank
- Develop strategies to support Committees in processing Bills, constitutional development and treaties.
- Respond to demand driven activities emanating from Committees In relevant areas.
- Collaborate with the training Department to implement the Institute’s Training programme
- Participate in Bill/Policy Analysis
- Initiate individual Research arid Policy Analysis protect
- Provide briefs on emerging legal and constructional issues.
- Participate in Department training, Seminars and publications.
- Any outrun assignments directed by the Head of Division, Director or the Director-General
Key Qualifications
- Minimum academic qualification of Ph.D in law with experience in legislative practice and procedure and constitutional matters
- 2- 10 years post Master's degree experience
- Strong evidence of research in the area of legislative Practice and Procedure, constitutional matters and legal and legislative frameworks.
- 6 - 12 publications in reputable national and international journals, books, 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.