Senior Human Resource Officer

at Judicial Service Commission
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted January 27, 2026
Category Government
Human Resource / HR
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:

Background

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and eligible citizens of Uganda to fill the vacant posts available in the Judiciary Service as specified below. Applications using, using Judicial Service Commission Application Form No.2 of 2024 should be completed and submitted to the annual address provided for each position by not later than 5:00pm of 13.02.2026. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Managing the pay roll and ensuring that it is in harmony with the staff list and wage bill
  • Managing performance and development of staff
  • Preparing draft submissions to the Judicial Service Commissions for appointments, confirmations, discipline and study leave for staff
  • Analysing staff Performance Appraisal reports
  • Managing welfare and compensation processes.
  • Organizing and coordinating training programmes.
  • Preparing annual training plan.
  • Guidance and counselling.
  • Implementing decisions of the Judicial Service Commission.
  • Advising staff on Human Resource matters.
  • Maintaining up-to-date Human Resource data.

Minimum Qualifications and Working Experience:

The applicant should be UggndarstholdingsBachelor’s degree in either Human Resource Management, (or Social Sciences or Arts or Commerce or Business Administration or Development studies) with a bias in HR field such as; Human Resource Development or Human Resource Management or Organizational Development studies from recognized University or awarding institution.

A post-graduate qualification in Human Resource Management or Public Administration from a recognized institution is an added advantage

Working experiences:

At least three (3) years working experience obtained at the level of Human Resource Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience in Government or a reputable organization.

Additional information

Applicants are allowed to apply for only one (1) posts. Multiple applications by an applicant will result in automatic disqualification.

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.

In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 256-414 3447 e-mail recruitment2025@jsc.go.ug

Please Note:

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

Only applications on-line will be considered.

Only typed applications will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who will have not heard from the JSC after the closure of the interview process should consider their applications unsuccessful

Applying Instructions

a) JSC Application Form No.2 of 2024 can be accessed at LINK.

b) Type to fill in JSC Application Form No. 2 of 2024. Handwritten forms will not be accepted.

c) Print the respective JSC application Form

d) Submit the respective JSC Application Form to the address for each, position along with the following documents included, in the order below, all as a single PDF document:

  • A copy of National ID
  • A passport-site photograph
  • An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae [CV]
  • Copies of academic certificates and transcripts certified by the issuing institution.
  • Names, Contacts and letters of recommendation of two (2) Professional and two (2) Character referees.
  • 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 (where necessary)
  • Copies of previous appointment, Confirmation and promotion letters (where necessary)
  • Any other relevant documents.

e) All Application documents listed above should be combined into a single pdf document and submitted on-line to the Secretary Judicial Service Commission (JSC), to the application address provided against each position.

Note: The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) should be certified by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).

Additional information

Applicants are allowed to apply for only one (1) posts. Multiple applications by an applicant will result in automatic disqualification.

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.

In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 256-414 3447

Please Note:

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

Only applications on-line will be considered.

Only typed applications will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who will have not heard from the JSC after the closure of the interview process should consider their applications unsuccessful

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