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• To coordinate the implementation of teaching timetables and
  allocating subjects to lecturers at the study centre.
• To participate in the development, review and update of the
  curricula.
• To plan and coordinate teaching during the week to the assigned
  lecturers and ensuring that the subjects of the week are taught.
• To prepare and submit weekly performance reports for Lecturers to
  the Head, Postgraduate Legal Studies and Legal Aid.
• To coordinate clerkship program at the regional centre.
• To supervise and assess the performance of staff under his/her
  supervision.
• To interview and counsel clients.
• To prepare legal documents.
• To attend to walk-in clients.
• To represent clients in court.
• To develop training tools for stakeholders.
• To train and sensitize stakeholders of legal aid.
• To facilitate Continuing Legal Education and Street law programs.
• To provide legal advice to the regional centre management and handle
  court cases involving the regional centre.
• To supervise and report on the performance of LAC field staff and
  volunteers within the region.
• To perform any other duties assigned by the Assistant Director and
  Head, Postgraduate Legal Studies and Legal Aid.

• The applicant for the Senior Legal Officer job must hold a Bachelor
  of Law- (Hon) degree from a recognized University.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre.
• Master of Law – (LL.M) will be an added advantage.
• Must be an enrolled Advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in teaching law or
  legal practice or legal aid service provision in a reputable law firm or
  organization providing legal aid services or institution of higher
  learning, two (2) of which must have been at the level of a Legal Officer
  or Lecturer or its equivalent.
• Excellent supervisory, interpersonal relationship and management
  skills.
• Knowledge of coordinating academic programmes and legal aid
  services.
• He/she should be a person of high integrity.
• Ability to produce quality results.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good team player
• Good report writing skills.

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