Assistant Secretary Examinations at Law Development Centre,

Job Title: Assistant Secretary Examinations

Location: Kampala, , Uganda
Category: Administration.

Job Description:
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organization that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. We work with civil society, governments and international organizations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions of others.

Job Requirements:
Responsible To: Principal Assistant Secretary, LDC.
Salary: Attractive
Age:  Not more than 35 years old
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the Centre’s examinations process.
•Keep custody of all academic records.
•Provide secretariat and organize Academic Board and its sub-committee meetings.
 Key Result Areas:
•Reports to the Principal Assistant Secretary.
•Liaise with other departments/sections to constitute the agendas of Board of Examiners and its sub-committee meetings in accordance with Board of Examiners and sub-committee rules and  regulations.
•Provide secretariat for Board of Examiners and its sub-committee meetings in accordance with the rules and regulations of meetings.
•Prepare sectional plans, budgets, and periodic reports in accordance with the policies in force.
•Verify students’ credentials during examinations in accordance with registration and examination regulations.
•Coordinate the process of students’ registration for examinations in accordance with Centre rules and regulations governing examinations.
•Maintain an updated and accurate record of all current and former students as per program of examination in line with the exanimation and record keeping guidelines.
•Plan and budget for the Centre’s examinations’ requirements and submit monthly performance reports in line with set standards.
•Handle students’ inquiries, complaints and concerns regarding registration and time tabling.
•Submit periodic reports to the Principal Assistant Secretary of assigned, delegated and designated duties.
•Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal Assistant Secretary from time to time.
Qualifications:
•Master’s degree in Education Management and Administration or Public Administration and Management.
•B.A (Hons) degree in Education, Social Sciences, Arts or any related degree from a recognized university.
•Postgraduate qualification in Records Management is an added advantage.
•3 years relevant work experience handling administration and management issues in an institution of higher learning.
  Specific Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong management skills.
•Broad knowledge in Information records and archives management.
•Strong interpersonal communication skills.
•Literacy in modern computer applications.
•Ability to evaluate, measure, and advise on policy and procedures for academic operations and programs.
•High level of integrity.
•Team player and strong leadership skills.
•Good communication skills and a good listener.

How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted/hand delivered to:
 The Secretary,
 Law Development Centre,
 P.O. Box 7117,
 Kampala.

Deadline:        23/08/2013