Commissioner, Information and Communication Technology Jobs – Judicial Service Commission

Job Title: Commissioner, Information and Communication Technology

Organisation: Judicial Service Commission

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

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:

• Reviewing policies and procedures for estates management and maintenance.
• Developing and formulating construction and maintenance plans, schedules and related budgets.
• Developing technical specifications and standards for construction and maintenance of buildings; and procurement of furniture.
• Supervising the preparation of bills of quantities for projects
• Supervising the construction and maintenance of physical infrastructure.
• Verifying works, prepare payment certificates and issue completion certificates.
• Supervising Consultants and Contractors in executing construction and maintenance works.
• Liaising with the stakeholders for proper use of tenancy agreements in renting court buildings.
• Monitoring and Evaluating staff performance against set targets and objectives and recommend appropriate action.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should be Ugandan Citizen holding an Honor’s Bachelor’s degree in either Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems/Information Systems, Statistics (Statistical Computing/Computer Science option) or Business Computing, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Science (Computer Science option).
• A Master’s degree in either information technology, computer science, management information systems/information systems, statistics (statistical computing/computer science option) or business computing, software engineering, computer engineering, information security, science (computer science or mathematics option) from a recognised university or awarding institution.
• A Post graduate diploma in management field from a recognised university or awarding institution is an added advantage.
• Professional Certification in COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology or Prince 2 or PMP awarded by recognised institution.
• At least twelve (12) years working experience in the field of IT field, three (3) of which should have been attained at the level of Assistant Commissioner IT in Government or a reputable organization.

How to Apply:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and eligible citizens of Uganda to fill the vacant posts available in the Judiciary Service as specified below. Applicants will be subject to all the Terms and Conditions set out herein.

Email to: Apply by Email

Applications on Judicial Service Commission Application Form 1 and Form 2 in TYPED FORMAT, should be submitted online to the Secretary Judicial Service Commission (JSC), as a SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT to the application email addresses provided for each position, not later than midnight of Monday, 24th August, 2026.

Applicants are permitted to apply for only one (1) advertised position. Submission of applications for more than one position by the same applicant shall result in automatic disqualification from the recruitment process. Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted and invited to participate in the subsequent stages of the selection process. Applicants who do not receive any communication from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) by the conclusion of the recruitment and selection process should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Instructions to Applicants:

a) JSC Application Form No.1 of 2021 can be accessed at https://www.jsc.go.ug/new/jsc-application-forms. This form should be completed in typed format. Handwritten forms will not be accepted.

b) Applicants should attach on a duly completed Form 1 and in the order provided herewith the following:

(i) A copy of National ID.

(ii) A passport-size photograph.

(iii) An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).

(iv) Copies of academic certificates and transcripts certified by the issuing Institution. Note: The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) should be certified by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).

(v) Names, Contacts and letters of recommendation of two (2) Professional and two (2) Character referees.

(vi) A Certificate of Enrolment, except for applicants in Government of Uganda Service.

(vii) Four (4) samples of Judgments written, reports, submissions or academic writings.

(viii) A certified copy of the latest and complete Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities from the Inspectorate of Government for applicants in Judiciary Service/Public Service.

(ix) Copies of previous appointment, Confirmation and promotion letters (where necessary).

(x) Any other relevant documents.

(xi) Applicants’ self-assessment declaration on competencies. The details and format can be found at https://www.jsc.go.ug/self-assessment-guides/

Additional information

• No applicant or his/her agent should contact any member, officer or staff of the Commission. Canvassing by applicants or for and on behalf of applicants shall lead to automatic disqualification.

• This application process is free. No one should pay money to anyone for any service relating to this recruitment process.

Deadline: 24th August 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 144