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Job Summary

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

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Full-time

Deadline: 

31 Dec 2025

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

Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Job Description

Support programme-level implementation of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, such as plea bargaining, diversion, and reconciliation, to reduce criminal case backlogs. Participate in the coordination of programme institutions that contribute to the relevant AJP objectives during the planning and implementation of criminal justice interventions.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

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

  • Liaise with the Coordination Secretariat for the Case Management Committee and its respective subcommittees to compile and analyze emerging issues and proposed actions for improved programme coordination.

  • Coordinate implementation of decisions made by the Criminal Justice Technical Working Group and provide feedback to the Programme Officer.

  • Support programme-level implementation of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, such as plea bargaining, diversion, and reconciliation, to reduce criminal case backlogs.

  • Participate in coordination of programme institutions that contribute to relevant AJP objectives during the planning and implementation of criminal justice interventions.

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

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

  • Undertake periodic criminal 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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