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Vacancy Title: 11 Chief Magistrates

Type: Full Time
Industry: Public Administration and Government
Category: Legal

Organization: Judicial Service Commission

Deadline: Thursday, August 08, 2024
Duty Station: Within Uganda, Kampala, East Africa

Summary:
Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Job Details

Post: Chief Magistrate
Reference: HRM/77/204/03 Vol. 5
Salary Scale: JSS-ISE
Number of Vacancies: 11
Reports to: Chief Registrar
Application Email: cm2024@jsc.go.ug

Minimum Qualifications and Working Experience:

  • An Ordinary Level Certificate and Advanced Level Certificate.
  • A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized University/Institution.
  • A Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre or a recognized Institution.
  • Served as a Senior Principal Magistrate Grade I for at least 2 years, or Principal Magistrate Grade 1 for at least 3 years, or Senior Magistrate Grade 1 for at least 4 years, or Magistrate Grade 1 for at least 8 years, or as an Advocate in Private Practice or a legal professional in a similar position in a reputable organization/institution or a Law Firm for at least 8 years.
  • Relevant advanced/postgraduate qualifications, ICT qualifications, and work experience will be an added advantage.
  • A Certificate of Enrolment is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Taking charge of the Magisterial Area.
  • Supervising all Magistrates and staff in the Magisterial Area.
  • Managing funds released to the Court.
  • Hearing and disposing of civil and criminal cases.
  • Organizing and chairing District Coordination Committees (DCC) and staff meetings.
  • Organizing Open Court Days.
  • Making periodic visits to detention centres within the Magisterial Area.
  • Custodian of the Court Seal.
  • Supervising Local Council Courts.
  • Managing an inventory of Judiciary assets, if in charge of a station.
  • Preparing monthly situational, activity, and performance reports to the Chief Registrar.
  • Ensuring proper utilization of the Electronic Court Case Management Information System.
  • Submitting monthly returns to the Registry of Magistrates’ Affairs and Data Management.
  • Promoting a positive image of the Judiciary by adhering to the Judicial Code of Conduct, core values, and zero tolerance to corruption among Court Staff and self.
  • Ensuring the Registry, Archives, and Exhibit stores are organized.
  • Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Application Email: cm2024@jsc.go.ug

  1. Prepare Required Documents:
    • National ID: A copy of your National ID.
    • Photograph: A passport size photograph.
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV): An up-to-date CV.
    • Referees: Names, contacts, and letters of recommendation from two (2) Professional and two (2) Character referees.
    • Academic Certificates: Copies of academic certificates and transcripts certified by the issuing institution.
    • Certificate of Enrolment: A copy of your Certificate of Enrolment.
    • Declaration of Income, Assets, and Liabilities: A certified copy of the latest and complete declaration from the Inspectorate of Government (for applicants in Judiciary Service and Public Service).
    • Self-Assessment Declaration: An applicant’s self-assessment declaration on competences .
  2. Submission:
    • Combine the completed form and all required documents into a single PDF document.
    • Submit the PDF document via email to the Secretary Judicial Service Commission (JSC) at the application email provided for the position: cm2024@jsc.go.ug.
    • Ensure that your application is received no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 8, 2024.


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