Assistant Secretary Examinations Jobs at Law Development Centre (LDC) in Uganda

Job Title: Assistant Secretary – Examinations

Employer: Law Development Centre (LDC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23 August 2013



Duties and 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 Performance Areas:
• 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 programme 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, Skills and Experience:

• The Assistant Secretary should possess a Master’s degree in Education Management and Administration or Public Administration and Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Arts or any related degree from a recognized university.
• Additional postgraduate qualification in Records Management is an added advantage.
• Three years relevant work experience handling administration and management issues in an institution of higher learning.
• Strong management skills.
• Good understanding 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 programmes.
• High level of integrity.
• Team player and strong leadership skills.
• Good communication skills and a good listener.

Age: Not more than 35 years old


How to Apply:

All those interested in the above vacancy should send their applications to:
 The Secretary,
Law Development Centre,
P.O. Box 7117,
Kampala, Uganda