The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of lobbying shall lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Responsibilities or duties
Provide technical support to Civil Justice Technical Working Group in identification of priorities and administrative reforms that facilitate achievements of the Programme goals and objectives, and tracking implementation of civil justice interventions.
Prepare the Project Concept Papers and submit to the Programme Officer for consideration by 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 procedure to reduce case backlogs and enhance civil justice delivery.
Participate in the coordination of Programme institutions that contribute to the relevant AJP objectives during the planning and implementation of the civil justice interventions including in land, commercial, taxation and family among others.
Prepare of quarterly performance reports on the implementation of AJP PIAP and present to the Program Technical Working Group.
Identify key policy gaps in civil justice and prepare briefs with recommendations for improvement to the Programme Officer.
Undertake periodic civil justice capacity needs assessment within the AJP institutions relevant to the assigned objectives to identify skills gaps, develop a capacity development plan and ensure integration of the relevant priorities in the PIAP and Budget Framework Papers.
Document success stories and submit to the Programme Officer for dissemination to relevant stakeholders.
Support the Secretariat in building relationships with key stakeholders, including development partners, civil society organizations, legal fraternity and academia in line with the Programme objectives.
Execution of any other duties as assigned by the Programme officer.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Judicial Administration, Human Rights, or a related field
Master’s degree in either Statistics; Monitoring and Evaluation; Project Planning and Management; Public Finance Management; Economics; Public Policy and Administration; or Development Studies
Experience needed
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in civil justice systems, preferably in a developing country context;
Proven expertise in civil justice reforms in alternative dispute mechanisms, case management, and access to civil justice initiatives such as mediation, reconciliation among others;
Experience working with civil justice chain service delivery at judicial institutions, government agencies, and civil society organizations in Uganda or similar contexts;
Strong understanding of Uganda’s Administration of Justice system and Programme;
Excellent hands-on experience in justice actors’ coordination;
Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills;
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and facilitate multi–institutional coordination;
Fluency in English language.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Nature of position: Full Time
Contract Period: 24 months
Reports to: Programme Officer, Administration of Justice Programme
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job?
Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates and transcripts, and be addressed as below and submitted online by 1700hrs on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
Address your application as follows: POSITION – SURNAME- FIRST NAME – OTHER NAMES
Under Secretary/Accounting Officer
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Plot 2/12 Apollo Kaggwa Road
P O Box 8147
KAMPALA
Tel: 256-41-4707900
Please Note:
- The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is an equalopportunity employer. Any form of lobbying shall lead to disqualification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
