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).

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. 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