Jobs at National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS)

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.

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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.

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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.