Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Law Development Centre (LDC) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates (Ugandans) to fill the following vacant positions tenable at the Kampala Campus:
Job Title: Assistant Director
Reports to: Director
Grade: LS3
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Duty Station: Kampala Campus
Supervisory Authority Over: N/A

Job Purpose:
Under the overall supervision of the Director, to provide strategic leadership and ensure efficient and effective administration and management of the Kampala Campus.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• To assist in providing academic and administrative leadership for the Kampala Campus including taking responsibility for determining the strategic direction of the Kampala Campus.
• To contribute to the strategic development and implementation of the LDC vision, mission, policies and procedures and maintaining the strategic goals of the Centre.
• To advise and recommend to management the short and long term strategies for the development of the Kampala Campus.
• To implement LDC policies and decisions made by the Management Committee in respect to Kampala Campus.
• Under the guidance of the Director, be responsible for planning and effective delivery of strategic and operational plans of the Kampala Campus.
• To supervise and evaluate performance of the Kampala Campus by creating a work environment that is conducive to attracting, retaining and motivating a diverse group of top quality staff at the Centre.
• In liaison with the Public Relations Unit, deliver LDC promotion and marketing initiatives in line with the institution’s goals and strategic objectives.
• To monitor, support and manage the performance of all functions at the Centre.
• To prepare and submit quarterly performance reports and other relevant reports to the Director;
• To contribute to the development of research, knowledge exchange and/or income generating activities within LDC.

Qualifications and Experience:
• The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Law (LLB) Degree from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre.
• LLM degree or Master of Business Administration Degree from a recognized university.
• A 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, six (6) of which must have been in an administration or managerial position/role; and
• Broad knowledge of coordinating administration and/or academic programmes.

Key Competences:
• He/she should be a strategic planner.
• Possesses strong relationship management skills.
• Demonstrable experience in administration or management at senior level.
• 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.

Key Outputs:
• Annual Reports.
• Key performance inputs and outputs of all LDC Departments/Offices.
• Performance results/outlining strategic initiatives.
• Improved quality assurance standards.
• Strong, motivated and professional team

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Detailed job descriptions and job specifications can be obtained from the
LDC Website https://www.ldc.ac.ug;
All eligible candidates should submit their applications with detailed and up to date CVs, certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates and any other supporting documents, day time telephone contacts and addresses of two referees (including the current employer (where applicable) to:
The Head, Human Resource and Administration,
Law Development Centre,
P. O. Box 7117, Kampala;
Hard copies should be hand delivered to the LDC reception at the
Kampala Campus, or sent by email to: hr@ldc.ac.ug; (Attention: Ms.
Emily Nabuuma)
Deadline: Friday, 18th March 2022 by 5:00pm.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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