National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS) Job Recruitment (4 Positions)

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 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 positions listed below:
1.) Institute's Librarian

Job Title: Institute's Librarian (CONLESS 15)
Location: Abuja

Functions: Perform the functions of Chief Librarian but at a higher
level of competence Take charge of the Administration of the library.
Ensure a consistent and efficient expansion of library and archival
materials. Ensure security of library arid archival materials.
Participate in arid coordinate the activities of the division.
Initiate actions on and implement the review of library programmes and
policies. Take charge of the draining, supervision and appraisal of
subordinate staff. Give professional advice on library cervices
matters. Other duties that may be assigned by the Director or the
Director General Qualifications A master's degree in Library studies
or Library and information science or Management Information
Science/Computer Science. A Doctorate Degree in Library and
Information Science plus 15 years post qualification experience.
Evidence of research experience, as well as publications in reputable
national and International journals are required.

2.) Senior Research Fellow;
Research Fellow I; & Research Fellow II
- Legal Research
Division

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.

3.) Research Fellow I - Public Finance Division

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.

4.) Senior Research Fellow -SocialSector/Political Division

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

Job Location: Abuja

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:
info@nils.gov.ng or PMB 123, Garki, Abuja, FCT900001.

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