Assistant Secretary Examinations Jobs at Law Development Centre in Uganda

Job Title: Assistant Secretary Examinations

Employer: Law Development Centre

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Aug 2013

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.