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Job Summary

Job Title:
Sub-Programme Officer- Civil Justice
Employer:
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Legal Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 31 December 2025

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Sub-Programme Officer- Civil Justice job at Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Job Description

Provide technical support to the Civil Justice Technical Working Group in identifying priorities and administrative reforms that facilitate achievement of programme goals and objectives, and in tracking implementation of civil justice interventions. Prepare project concept papers and submit them to the Programme Officer for consideration by the Programme Working Group. Organize and coordinate meetings of the Civil Justice Technical Working Group. Participate in programme-level implementation of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, such as mediation and small claims procedures, to reduce case backlogs and enhance civil justice delivery.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to the Civil Justice Technical Working Group in identifying priorities and administrative reforms that facilitate achievement of programme goals and objectives, and in tracking implementation of civil justice interventions.

  • Prepare project concept papers and submit them to the Programme Officer for consideration by the Programme Working Group.

  • Organize and coordinate meetings of the Civil Justice Technical Working Group.

  • Participate in programme-level implementation of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, such as mediation and small claims procedures, to reduce case backlogs and enhance civil justice delivery.

  • Participate in coordination of programme institutions that contribute to relevant AJP objectives during the planning and implementation of civil justice interventions, including land, commercial, taxation, and family matters, among others.

  • Prepare quarterly performance reports on implementation of the AJP PIAP and present them to the Programme Technical Working Group.

  • Identify key policy gaps in civil justice and prepare briefs with recommendations for improvement for submission to the Programme Officer.

  • Undertake periodic civil justice capacity needs assessments within AJP institutions relevant to assigned objectives to identify skills gaps, develop capacity development plans, and ensure integration of relevant priorities in the PIAP and Budget Framework Papers.

  • Document success stories and submit them to the Programme Officer for dissemination to relevant stakeholders.

  • Support the Secretariat in building relationships with key stakeholders, including development partners, civil society organizations, the legal fraternity, and academia, in line with programme objectives.

  • Execute any other duties as assigned by the Programme Officer.

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