Deputy Chief Justice

Job Description

JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION
Nile Avenue, Kingdom Kampala, 8th Floor
P.O. Box 7679, Kampala, Uganda
TEL: 256-414 344 154 | TOLL-FREE LINE: 0800100222
Website: www.jsc.go.ug | Email: info@jsc.go.ug

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT No. 4 of 2024

VACANCIES

Applications are invited from suitable and eligible citizens of Uganda to fill the following vacant post in the Judiciary Service as specified below. All applications will be subject to the Terms and Conditions provided herein.

Position: Deputy Chief Justice
Post Reference: HRM/76/180/01
Salary Scale: Specified
No. of Vacancies: 01
Reports to: Chief Justice

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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).

Application Process:

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:

1. Copy of the National Identification Card
2. Passport-sized photograph
3. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Copy of the Certificate of Enrolment
5. Names, contacts, and letters of recommendation from two (2) Professional and two (2) Character referees
6. Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts
7. Certified copy of the latest Declaration of Income, Assets, and Liabilities (for Judiciary/Public Service applicants)
8. Four (4) written judgments, legal submissions, legal publications, or opinions
9. Self-assessment declaration on competences (format available at www.jsc.go.ug)

Terms and Conditions:

1. Only documents listed above should be submitted.
2. Applicants not contacted within 7 days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
3. No contact should be made with any member or staff of the Commission by the applicant or their agents. Canvassing will result in disqualification.
4. The application process is free. No payment is required for any recruitment-related services.
5. For any clarification, please email the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission at clarificationdcj2024@jsc.go.ug.

Submit Application Documents to:
Email: dcj2024@jsc.go.ug