National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru Jos Nigeria invites suitable qualified Nigerians to fill the position of:
Job Title: Job Title: Secretary/Director of Administration
Job Code: CONRAISS 15
Location: Jos Nigeria
Job Description
The Secretary/Director of Administration shah be responsible to the Director General for the general ad ministration and finances of the National Institute. As the Head of the Directorate of Administration and Secretary to the Board of Governors of the Institute, he/she will oversee all administrative matters, advising, coordinating and supervising all the Departments and Units; serves as Chairman, Senior Staff Appointments, Promotions and Disciplinary Committee and will also be responsible to the Board of Governors of the Nation Institute.
Qualifications and Experience:
Candidates should possess a good Honours degree and an M.Sc/M.A. or a PhD. in any of the Social Sciences with vast experience in Administration in any of the Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Tertiary or Strategic institutional in Nigeria or abroad.
He/she must have risen to the rank of a Director (or has been a Deputy Registrar/Deputy Director for at least five years). Candidates must have national exposure with at least 20 years experience.
The position is for a single term of 5 years, nonrenewable, while candidates must be within the age bracket of 50 – 55 years.
Membership of the National Institute (mni) would be an advantage.
Job Title: Fellows
Job Code: CONRAISS 11
Location: Jos, Nigeria
Qualifications and Experience:
Candidates for the position of Senior Fellows must possess a Ph.D/MSc./MA. in the relevant fields preferably in Economics, Natural, Environmental, Agricultural, International Relations, Defence and Security, Peace and Strategic Studies and must have wide exposure in policy-oriented research.
In addition, candidates must have 5 years post-qualification cognate research experience plus evidence of at least 5 scholarly publications in reputable journals and must have attended and presented 5 conference and seminar/workshop papers.
Job Title: Senior Research Fellows
Job Code: CONRAISS 13
Location: Jos, Nigeria
Qualifications and Experience:
Candidates for the position of Senior Fellows must possess a Ph.D in the relevant fields preferably in Economics, Natural, Environmental, Agricultural, International Relations, Defense and Security, Peace and Strategic Studies and must have wide exposure in policy-oriented research.
In addition, candidates must have 9 years post-qualification cognate research experience plus evidence of at least 7 scholarly publications in reputable journals and must have attended and presented 5 conference and seminar/workshop papers.
Job Title: Associate Professors
Job Code: CONRAISS 15
Location: Jos, Nigeria
Qualifications and Experience:
Candidates for the position of Associate Professors must possess a Ph.D in the relevant fields preferably in Economics, Natural, Environmental, Agricultural, International Relations, Defense and Security, Peace and Strategic Studies and must have wide exposure in policy-oriented research.
In addition, candidates must have 12 years post-qualification cognate research experience.
Job Title: Directing Staff
Job Code: CONRAISS 15/14
Location: Jos Nigeria
Qualification and Experience:
Candidates should be Professors or Associate Professors and possess a PhD in the Liberal Arts, Social Science or applied sciences.
The prospective candidates should have at least fifteen (15) years postdoctoral academic experience in tertiary, research or strategic institutions.
In all cases, administrative and collaborative research experience would be added advantages.
Candidates must be within the age bracket of 50-60 years.
The position is for a term of 2 years which may be renewed for another period of 2 years.
Job Title: Research Professor
Job Code: CONRAISS 15
Location: Jos, Nigeria
Qualifications and Experience:
Candidates for the position of Professors should possess a Ph.D in the relevant fields preferably in the Liberal Arts, Social Sciences or Applied Sciences to fill vacancies in the Departments of Social Studies, Media, Culture and Gender Studies, Science & Technology, International Affairs, Security and Strategic Studies and must have wide exposure in policy- oriented research.
The prospective candidates should have at least fifteen (15) years postdoctoral cognate research experience plus evidence of at least 10 scholarly publications in reputable journals and must have attended and presented 12 conference and seminar/workshop papers.
Job Title: Director of Research
Job Code: CONRAISS 15
Location: Jos, Nigeria
Job Description
The Director of Research shall be responsible to the Director-General for coordinating the research staff, research activities and projects of the institute, collation and publication of research materials. He/she will be responsible for all the issues connected with research and ensure effective coordination of the research activities of the National Institute. The position is for a term of 2 years which may be renewed for another period of 2 years. Candidate must be within the age bracket of 50-65 years.
Job Title: Director of Studies
Job Code: CONRAISS 15
Location: Jos Nigeria
Job Dsecription
The Director of Studies shall be responsible to the Director-General for organising and conducting the Senior Executive Course (SEC) of the National Institute. Candidates should be committed scholars in strategy, policy, history, economics, and international relations. Regardless of field of studies, prospective candidates must have sound understanding of public policy environment in Nigeria. The position is for a term of 2 years which may be renewed for another period of 2 years. Candidates must be within the age bracket of 50-65 years.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit Ten (10) typewritten applications, with Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of all academic and professional certificates. Candidates should enclose stamped self addressed envelopes and indicate the position applied for on the top left corner of the Envelope. All applications should reach to:
The Office of the Director-General,
National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru,
PMB 2024, Bukuru, Jos,
Plateau State.
Note: Apart from acknowledgement of receipt of applications, the National Institute will not enter into any correspondence with unshortlisted applicants.
Only shortlisted candidates will receive letters indicating place, date and time of the interview.
Deadline 8th September, 2014
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