Job Title: Deputy Chief Justice
Organisation: Judicial Service Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Justice
Post Reference: HRM/76/180/01
About the Company:
The Judicial Service Commission is a Constitutional body established under Article 146 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995, whose mandate is to recruit judicial officers and regulate their conduct.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities and Administrative Functions of the Deputy Chief Justice:
- In accordance with Article 133 of the Constitution, the Deputy Chief Justice shall:
- Deputize the Chief Justice as required.
- Serve as the Head of the Court of Appeal and assist in its administration.
- Perform any other duties delegated or assigned by the Chief Justice.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A minimum of fifteen years of experience as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda, Justice of Appeal, Judge of the High Court, or a Court of similar jurisdiction, or have practiced as an Advocate for a period not less than fifteen years in a Court with unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters (Article 143(1)(b) of the Constitution).
- Relevant experience as a public officer in a role requiring Advocate qualifications will count towards the required period, even without a practicing certificate (Article 143(2) of the Constitution).
How to Apply:
Applicants should complete the Judicial Service Commission Form 1, available at www.jsc.go.ug. Submit the application online as a single PDF document to the specified email address provided below by 5:00 p.m. on 18th November 2024. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
Required Documentation:
- Copy of the National Identification Card
- Passport-sized photograph
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copy of the Certificate of Enrolment
- Names, contacts, and letters of recommendation from two (2) Professional and two (2) Character referees
- Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts
- Certified copy of the latest Declaration of Income, Assets, and Liabilities (for Judiciary/Public Service applicants)
- Four (4) written judgments, legal submissions, legal publications, or opinions
- Self-assessment declaration on competences (format available at www.jsc.go.ug)
Submit Application Documents to: Email: [email protected]
Deadline: 18th November 2024
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