Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) recruitment for PhD holders, February - March 2014 (www.niianet.org)

The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) was established in 1961, with the aim of providing a nursery of ideas on what direction Nigeria should take on international affairs. Since inception, the Institute has been organising Conferences, Roundtables and Lectures. These are aimed at addressing current foreign policy issues and anticipating others still on the horizon.

The Institute is a specialised instrument of foreign policy formulation in Nigeria. It serves as an intellectual base upon which decision-makers rely for informed opinion and expert advice in order to make rational choices between contending policy options.

The Nigerian Institute Of International Affairs (NIIA) is recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Senior Research Fellow – CONRAISS 13
Location: Nigeria


Requirements
Candidate must possess a Ph.D from a recognized University in his/her field of specialization in the following disciplines:

i.) International Relations
ii.) Political Science
iii.) Economics
iv.) International Law
v.) Defence and Strategic Studies

• Candidate must also demonstrate evidence of completed and current research.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience in his/her field of specialization. 

Salary Scale

• CONRAISS 13 N2,733,869

Job Title: Research Fellows I & II - International Law and Organizations
Location: Nigeria
Requirements
Candidate must possess a Ph.D from a recognized University in his/her field of specialization in the following disciplines:

i.) International Relations
ii.) Political Science
iii.) Economics
iv.) International Law
v.) Defence and Strategic Studies

• Candidate must also demonstrate evidence of completed and current research.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience in his/her field of specialization. 

Salary Scale

• CONRAISS 13 N2,733,869
• CONRAISS 11 N1,833,967
• CONRAISS 9 N1,460,163
• CONRAISS 8 N1,258,654

Job Title: Research Fellows I & II - International Politics
Location: Nigeria
Requirements
Candidate must possess a Ph.D from a recognized University in his/her field of specialization in the following disciplines:

i.) International Relations
ii.) Political Science
iii.) Economics
iv.) International Law
v.) Defence and Strategic Studies

• Candidate must also demonstrate evidence of completed and current research.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience in his/her field of specialization. 

Salary Scale

• CONRAISS 13 N2,733,869
• CONRAISS 11 N1,833,967
• CONRAISS 9 N1,460,163
• CONRAISS 8 N1,258,654

Job Title: Research Fellows I & II - Defence and Strategic Studies
Location: Nigeria
Requirements
Candidate must possess a Ph.D from a recognized University in his/her field of specialization in the following disciplines:

i.) International Relations
ii.) Political Science
iii.) Economics
iv.) International Law
v.) Defence and Strategic Studies

• Candidate must also demonstrate evidence of completed and current research.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience in his/her field of specialization.

Salary Scale

• CONRAISS 13 N2,733,869
• CONRAISS 11 N1,833,967
• CONRAISS 9 N1,460,163
• CONRAISS 8 N1,258,654

Job Title: Research Fellows I & II - International Economic Relations
Location: Nigeria
Requirements
Candidate must possess a Ph.D from a recognized University in his/her field of specialization in the following disciplines:

i.) International Relations
ii.) Political Science
iii.) Economics
iv.) International Law
v.) Defence and Strategic Studies

• Candidate must also demonstrate evidence of completed and current research.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience in his/her field of specialization. 

Salary Scale

• CONRAISS 13 N2,733,869
• CONRAISS 11 N1,833,967
• CONRAISS 9 N1,460,163
• CONRAISS 8 N1,258,654

Job Title: Research Fellows I & II - Global Governance and International Questions
Location: Nigeria
Requirements
Candidate must possess a Ph.D from a recognized University in his/her field of specialization in the following disciplines:

i.) International Relations
ii.) Political Science
iii.) Economics
iv.) International Law
v.) Defence and Strategic Studies

• Candidate must also demonstrate evidence of completed and current research.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience in his/her field of specialization.

Salary Scale

• CONRAISS 13 N2,733,869
• CONRAISS 11 N1,833,967
• CONRAISS 9 N1,460,163
• CONRAISS 8 N1,258,654

Job Title: Research Fellows I & II - African Unity and Integration
Location: Nigeria
Requirements
Candidate must possess a Ph.D from a recognized University in his/her field of specialization in the following disciplines:

i.) International Relations
ii.) Political Science
iii.) Economics
iv.) International Law
v.) Defence and Strategic Studies

• Candidate must also demonstrate evidence of completed and current research.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience in his/her field of specialization. 

Salary Scale

• CONRAISS 13 N2,733,869
• CONRAISS 11 N1,833,967
• CONRAISS 9 N1,460,163
• CONRAISS 8 N1,258,654

Job Title: Librarian II with ICT Background – CONRAISS 8
Location: Nigeria
Requirements

• Candidate must have a Masters Degree in Library Science with ICT background from a recognized University. 

Salary Scale

• CONRAISS 8 N1,258,654

Conditions of Service

• Conditions of Service remain the same as in the Academic and Federal Public Service.

Method of Application
Candidates are requested to submit Ten (10) typewritten copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae must include:

• Names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom must be candidates’ present head of department (if any)
• Three (3) stamped, self-addressed official envelopes, two (2) recent passport size photographs, and three (3) sets of photocopies of certificate, should also accompany each application.

All applications should be addressed to:

Director-General
Nigerian Institute of International Affairs
13/15 Kofo Abayomi Street
Victoria Island
P.M.B. 12750
Lagos.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. Additional information on the NIIA can be found at: www.niianet.org

Application Deadline 30th March, 2014