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• Coordinate the process of timetabling and
  allocating subjects to Lecturers.
• The incumbent will initiate and coordinate
  the development, review and update of curricula.
• Manage the preparation of teaching materials,
  teaching and student assessments.
• Co-ordinate the process of evaluation and
  review of the syllabi and programmes.
• Work closely with the Academic Registrar in
  co-ordinating invigilation and marking of examinations.
• Co-ordinate clerkship programmes.
• Teach, set and mark examinations in
  accordance with the syllabus.
• Facilitate the development of research,
  consultancy, and scholarly activities which will enhance the academic
  reputation of the department, and, contribute to the personal development
  of academic staff.
• Supervise and assess the performance of staff
  in the department
• Coordinate and oversee Legal Aid Clinic
  programmes and activities.
• The incumbent will develop and implement
  departmental work plans and budgets.
• Prepare departmental performance reports and
  other relevant reports.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned
  from time to time.

• The applicant should preferably hold an LLB
  (Hons) degree from a recognized university.
• Hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice
  from the Law Development Centre.
• LLM from a recognized university will be an
  added advantage.
• The applicant must be an enrolled member of
  the Uganda Bar.
• A minimum of ten years’ experience in private
  or public legal practice, or teaching law in a recognized Institution of
  Higher Learning.
• Broad knowledge of curriculum development at
  the tertiary level.
• Broad knowledge of coordinating academic programs.
• Demonstrated ability to command the
  confidence of the department, the Centre and Stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and
  leadership skills.
• Computer literacy skills
• Ability to evaluate, measure and advise on
  policy and procedures for academic operations.
• Be a person of impeccable integrity.
• Evidence of successful leadership and
  management experience at appropriate level e.g. Head of subject, programme
  leader, or at another institution particularly in times of change or
  evident capability in this area.
• Evident commitment to deliver the
  department’s strategic aims.
• Successful management of resources (money,
  people etc.) related to the furtherance of teaching, academic quality and
  the development of programmes.
• Excellent communication and consultative
  skills.
• Good appreciation of departmental/Centre
  business/collaborative opportunities and how to pursue them.
• Evident appreciation of the importance of
  good relationships with students; and experience of taking successful
  initiatives in relation to developing the student experience at
  departmental level
• Evidence of ability to deal sensitively with
  concerns/complaints raised by students.
• Good judgement and decision–making capability
  – particularly where political, academic and institutional priorities
  might conflict or information is not complete.

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