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The department aims to provide legal direction and leadership toward the achievement of NDCN’s philosophy, values, vision, mission, strategy, goals and objectives. To provide comprehensive professional legal and administrative support to the Management, the Board, training and development budget for the board, sub-committees, members and administration.
• Provides legal advice on governance and compliance about the roles of members of the Board and NDCN Executive Management.
• Advises the Board and Sub-committees on the legal implications of the Board’s decision-making processes.
• Provides legal advice and guidance to the Board and Management on all matters of governance, risk, compliance, and ethical conduct.
• Ensure compliance with board governance tools, i.e. Charters for the Board and Sub-Committees.
• Interprets Board resolutions for effective implementation by management.
• Ensures the NDCN is compliant with the regulatory framework through frequent updates of the regulatory environment and continuous monitoring. • Ensure compliance through enforcement of internal controls and policies. • Identifies organizational, legal and security risks and recommends risk treatment. • Monitors and manages risk management policies and processes.
• The department manages the project that aims to amend the National Disability Council Act of 2004, (Act No. 26 of 2004) into the Persons with Disabilities Bill - Under Development • The Domestication of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities • Review the National Policy on Disability of 1997 - Under Development • Publish reports on advise to the Government on proposed legislative reforms to ensure inclusive policies and programs for persons with disabilities.
• Provides legal advice to both internal and external stakeholders regarding disability matters. • Provides advice to clients with disabilities in Namibia on matters of public interest. • General legal support.
• Drafts contracts and manages the execution of contracts by the NDCN and monitors liabilities and contractual risks through continuous monitoring.
• Manages litigation risks and ongoing litigation by external legal practitioners. • Advice on business transactions, claims liability, and potential litigation matters.
The department aims to coordinate research and development activities, create and manage linkages and platforms that promote disability issues, create and deepen disability awareness, and recognize outstanding contributions made by persons with disability in Namibia.
To improve the lives of persons with disabilities in Namibia through awareness raising on the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities To create a platform for knowledge brokerage between the disability sector, other public sectors, and industry to promote and enhance the inclusion and integration of persons with disabilities. This serves as a vehicle to create awareness and understanding of disability issues and to mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities.
The NDCN & NAMCOL entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on enrolling learners with disabilities who wish to improve their performance for Grades 11 and 12. This funding is provided because most learners with disabilities may not have funds to enable them to enroll with NAMCOL, hence the NDCN will assist financially based on the signed MOU. The fee covers the following: a) Registration fee; b) Tuition fee; and c) Examination fee
Improving the lives of persons with disabilities through building capacity, skills, and know-how of the staff of the Council and persons with disabilities in Namibian Projects are identified that can increase or improve capacity within the disability fraternity. The stakeholders are collaborated with as to the specifics of the projects. A project document is created specifying objectives, outcomes, & duration.
Disability Monitoring Report • Collecting data on National Disability Policy implementation. • Producing an annual report reflecting policy implementation progress. • Conducting training sessions on the Disability Monitoring Report for Regional Councils and Local Authorities and O/M.As
The NDCN spearheaded the development of the Namibian Disability Accessibility Standards in partnership with the Namibia Standards Institution (NSI). This initiative aims to establish comprehensive standards ensuring accessibility for all persons with disabilities in public buildings, infrastructure, and information.
Establishing partnership with institutions for economic empowerment training, including entrepreneurship training for persons with disabilities.
The NDCN established the funding agreement with all OPDs, where the NDCN funds each OPD project yearly.
Providing Sign Language interpretation services to ensure accessibility for all.