Job Vacancy for Information Officer, Information Assistant and Information Manager at National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS)

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 of excellence providing technical support to the work of the National assembly through research and publications on democratic governance, and legislative practice and procedures. The Institute will help to improve the capacity of legislators and legislative staff to carry out their duties. In that regard, it will design and implement regular and customized training programmes to meet the needs of all those involved with the work of the legislature.

The Institute welcomes applications from candidates with the qualifications and cognate experience to fill the following position:

Job Title: Manager- Information

Job Description:

• Report to Communications Adviser


• Overall administration of the Information Unit and Promoting the visibility of NILS at National and International levels.


• Responsible for production of Institute’s weekly and monthly news bulletins and magazines


• Developing and organizing the National and International Visibility of NILS


• Initiating the review of Information and Public relations Policies and Programmes

Requirements/Qualification:

• Minimum academic qualification of a Masters degree.


• Minimum of 5 years Post Master’s cognate experience preferably in administrative or management positions


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Title: Assistant Manager- Information

Job Description:

• Assisting the Manager in the day-to day administration of the Unit


• Organize the circulation of Nils Publications


• Assist in Promoting the visibility of NILS nationally and internationally.


• Also, advising on Corporate and Publicity activities.


• Performing other duties that may be astigned.

Requirements/Qualification:

• A Master’s degree, from a recognized University, preferably in Mass communication, Arts and Social Sciences.


• Minimum of 6 years experience on the grade or by direct appointment of a candidate who possesses the specified qnalifications for an information officer plus 6years of cognate experience.

Job Title: Information Officer

Job Description:

• Supervise and Provide Practical training to subordinates.


• Develop and organize linkages with national and International media organization organizations


• Media monitoring to determine matters that affect the Institute.


• Also, required write feature articles and booklets/pamphlets relating to the Institute’s activities.

Requirements:

• Possession of a Master’s degree from a recognized University, preferably in the areas of Arts, Social Sciences with at least 3 years cognate experience.


• Or Direct appointment of candidate possessing any of the qualification for Information assistant plus 3 years cognate experience.

Job Title: Information Assistant

Job Description:

• Assisting in publicizing the activities of the Institute


• Assist and participate in media coverage of NLS and preparing materials for advertisement and promotional activities.


• Report on the reportage of NASS/NILS activities in print and electronic media


• Collect Data, assist in writing and editing press releases, pamphlets, posters and other publications


• Other responsibilities that may be assigned.

Requirements / Qualification:

• A good Honors degree, not below second class lower division, preferably in Mass communication, Arts and social Sciences from a recognized University.


• Experience in news reporting will be an added advantage.

Application Deadline: 17th January, 2012

Method of Application
All applications should be directed to the Director General through Email: nilsvacancies@parp.gov.ng

Or

P.M.B 123, Garki GPO, Abuja, FCT 900001.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.