Deputy Chief Justice Employment Opportunity – Judicial Service Commission

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: dcj2024@jsc.go.ug

 

Deadline: 18th November 2024

 

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Date Posted 2024-11-01T17:13
Valid Through 2024-11-19T00:00
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Judicial Service Commission
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala , 0256, Uganda

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