Assistant Director (Lira Campus) at Law Development Centre

The Law Development Centre (LDC) invites applications from qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts in the staff establishment at the Kampala, Mbarara and Lira campuses .

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide strategic leadership and ensure efficient and effective running of the Regional Campus.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To provide academic and administrative leadership for staff within the study centre and to take responsibility for determining the strategic direction of the of the study centre.
• To contribute to the strategic development and implementation of the LDC vision, policies and procedures and maintaining the strategic goals of the study centre.
• To oversee the provision of Legal Aid Services offered at the study centre.
• To perform duties of Accounting Officer as specified by the Director of Law Development Centre.
• To advise and recommend to management short and long term strategies for the development of the Study Centre.
• To implement LDC policies and decisions made by the Management Committee at the Study Centre.
• Responsible for planning and effective delivery of strategic and operational plans of the Study Centre.
• To supervise and evaluate performance of employees by creating a work environment that is conducive to attracting, retaining and motivating a diverse group of top quality employees at the study Centre.
• Local promotion and marketing activities in keeping with the goals and objectives of the study Centre.
• To implement all LDC policies and procedures with overall accountability for their effective implementation at the study Centre.
• To monitor, support and manage performance of all functions at the study Centre.
• To prepare and submit quarterly study centre performance reports and other relevant reports to the Director.
• To contribute to the development of research, knowledge exchange and/or income generating activities within study Centre.
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director

KEY COMPETENCIES
• He/she should be a strategic planner.
• Possesses strong relationship management skills.
• The ability to initiate and embrace change.
• He/she should be a person of proven integrity.
• Results Oriented towards improving the performance of LDC.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to demonstrate a strong leadership character.
• He/she should be a team builder.
• The ability to inspire others for the greater good of the institution

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• LLB (Hons) degree from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre.
• LLM degree or MBA from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate qualification in public administration or management is an added advantage.
• Must be an enrolled member of the Uganda Bar.
• At least 8 years’ experience in private or public legal practice five (5) of which must have been in administration or managerial position.
• Broad knowledge of coordinating administration and/or academic programs.

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