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( Judicial service Commission, Uganda)

POST: JUSTICE OF APPEAL.

REFERENCE: ADM/140/202/01.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: EIGHT (08).

Applications are invited from suitable and eligible Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts currently available in the Courts of Judicature specified below: Applications should be submitted, in triplicate, to the Secretary, Judicial service Commission, Farmers House, P. O Box 7679 Kampala and be received not later than 19th March 2012.Applications should bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach their up to date Curriculum Vitae (C.V) accompanied by:

Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com), a leading international development consulting firm based in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C., is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Technical Advisor on Access to Justice position for a potential USAID funded project in Uganda. The purpose of this project is to support peace building and conflict mitigation in Uganda by strengthening mechanisms for resolution of conflicts over land, oil and ethnic diversity. It will further enhance the capacity of local actors to prevent violent conflict and transform them into peaceful outcomes while promoting reconciliation. Through training, technical assistance and providing grants to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the project will focus on the oil rich Albertine region, Northern Uganda, and Central Uganda as primary entry points.

Qualified candidates will have expertise in one or more of the technical skills outlined below:

• USAID Experienced Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Training and Capacity Building related to land and conflict issues;
• Gender;
• Communications/Media/Public Information Awareness
• USAID Experienced Finance and Administration
• USAID Grant Management

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in law with a focus on dispute resolution/mediation;
• Minimum of six years of work experience in dispute resolution and promotion of access to justice with a particular focus on resolution of land conflicts management;
• Minimum six years experience in providing technical assistance in conflict mitigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution with demonstrated knowledge of informal mechanisms of dispute resolution in a developing country.

Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format to Cathy.Iraheta@tetratech.com, or fax to C. Iraheta at 802-658-4247. Please refer to job code “TA Uganda” in the subject line. Only candidates meeting the qualifications detailed above will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD, is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

POST: JUSTICE OF APPEAL.

REFERENCE: ADM/140/202/01.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: EIGHT (08).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Every Applicant should have served as a Judge of the High Court or a court having similar or higher jurisdiction or has practiced as an Advocate for a period of not less than ten years before a court having unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters or is a distinguished jurist and an advocate of not less than ten years’ standing

Applications are invited from suitable and eligible Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts currently available in the Courts of Judicature specified below: Applications should be submitted, in triplicate, to the Secretary, Judicial service Commission, Farmers House, P. O Box 7679 Kampala and be received not later than 19th March 2012.Applications should bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach their up to date Curriculum Vitae (C.V) accompanied by:

Job Title: DRIVER
JRP seeks to recruit a hardworking programme Driver. A successful candidate should be able to manage and drive JRP vehicles in a safe manner. S/he must comply with all JRP regulations and abide to all road traffic and safety rules. The driver should have a sound understanding of mechanical conditions of organisation vehicles and carry out daily and weekly checks on vehicles to ascertain whether vehicles are in good roadworthy mechanical condition.
Applications are invited from highly experienced and qualified persons who possess at least a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent. At least 3 years of successful experience working with an NGO is an added advantage. A valid drivers’ license (Class B & DL) is required. Knowledge of driving 4WD vehicles is desirable. S/he must have some basic knowledge in auto mechanics and diesel engines. S/he must have an exceptional degree of respect and dignity to all JRP staff. One’s past disciplinary record will be seriously evaluated before recruitment.

How to Apply:
To apply for these posts, please send an email to recruitment@justiceandreconciliation.com. Attach a CV, strong cover letter, academic qualifications and a list of at least three referees to be contacted in case of short listing. All applications should be addressed to the Programme Coordinator. The closing date for applications is 30th MARCH 2012. Any form of lobbying or phone calls will lead to automatic disqualification of one’s application. No hard copy submissions will be accepted.
JRP is an equal opportunity employer. Women and disabled persons are advised to apply for any of the above positions.

Job Title: DOCUMENTATION OFFICER
JRP seeks a qualified Documentation Officer to perform varied duties. S/he will work in close collaboration with all JRP departments managing knowledge and process documentation.
Key duties include:
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Documenting and analysing all of the day-to-day programme activities
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Editing and producing reports
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Coordinating and supporting activities of all departments at JRP
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Promoting community understanding in local advocacy and transitional justice programming
The job holder should be an all-round documentarian with unique abilities to pursue independent research. S/he will support JRP in data analysis and report editing. The position requires work with communities affected by conflict and requires a dynamic, policy-focused person. Experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is desirable.
A relevant undergraduate degree in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences will be desired. A relevant Master’s degree and relevant work experience in Transitional Justice with a reputable organisation will be strongly considered.

How to Apply:

To apply for these posts, please send an email to recruitment@justiceandreconciliation.com. Attach a CV, strong cover letter, academic qualifications and a list of at least three referees to be contacted in case of short listing. All applications should be addressed to the Programme Coordinator. The closing date for applications is 30th MARCH 2012. Any form of lobbying or phone calls will lead to automatic disqualification of one’s application. No hard copy submissions will be accepted.
JRP is an equal opportunity employer. Women and disabled persons are advised to apply for any of the above positions.
deadline: 30th March 2012

Chief of Party, Access to Justice, Equity and Peace Project, Uganda
Chief of Party, Access to Justice, Equity and Peace Project, Uganda
Location: Uganda

Description

Chief of Party, Access to Justice, Equity and Peace Project, Uganda

Project/Proposal Summary:
The purpose of this project is to support peace building and conflict mitigation in Uganda by strengthening mechanisms for resolution of conflicts over land, oil and ethnic diversity. It will further enhance the capacity of local actors to prevent violent conflict and transform them into peaceful outcomes while promoting reconciliation. Through training, technical assistance and providing grants to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the project will focus on the oil rich Albertine region, the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) affected Northern Uganda, and Central Uganda as primary entry points.
Position Summary:
The Chief of Party will provide overall leadership to the project and manage its technical and administrative functions. The CoP will also provide strategic guidance in implementing the project’s workplan. The CoP will manage relations with government bodies as well as with USAID and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee all aspects of technical and administrative management
• Hire, train and manage a team of local staff and recruit and ensure the technical quality of the work of short-term technical advisors as needed
• Work closely with local civil society groups to build their capacity for resolving conflicts over land, oil and ethnic diversity
• Provide sub-grants to CSOs; provide training in the technical and budgetary application process, oversight during implementation and ensure transparency and accountability
• Build strong relationships with USAID, the national Ugandan government and local governments in Northern and Central Uganda, serving as MSI’s main representative in the field
Qualifications:
• Prior experience as Chief of Party on a USAID funded project
• Demonstrated technical expertise in the thematic program areas above, including: local dispute resolution, civil society capacity building, land administration and/or natural resource management
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa required; Experience in Northern Uganda preferred
• Experience implementing projects in partnership with government and local communities in conflict or post-conflict environments
• Degree in international development, public policy, law, politics, conflict or related discipline
• The ability to be based in Uganda for the duration of the project
• Fluency in English is required
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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The Justice Law and Order Sector (JLOS) is a sector wide approach adopted by Government of Uganda in 1999 to improve the administration of justice, maintenance of law and order and strengthen the rule of law in Uganda.

JLOS thus brings together all institutions charged with the administration of justice, maintenance of law and order and human rights.

JLOS programmes are supported through the sector wide approach to planning, budgeting, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation with a shift of focus from institutional interests to sector wide strategic interests through a rationalized application of resources from the Government of Uganda and Development Partners.

JLOS is a reform programme run under a common investment plan, whose short term strategic objectives include adherence to the rule of law, fostering a culture of human rights, access to justice, reducing the incidence of crime and contributing to economic development.

 In the long term, JLOS strategic objectives will be narrowed to three strategic objectives of strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks, access to justice and fostering a human rights culture and accountability to bring them in line with the National Development Plan.

JLOS is overseen by the Leadership Committee, Steering Committee and Technical Committee with a secretariat made of different advisors who support the four thematic areas of criminal, land, commercial and family justice.

JLOS therefore, wishes to recruit two advisors (consultants) to wit the Technical Advisor for Family and Criminal Justice and Financial Management Specialist on the terms indicated below:

1 TECHNICAL ADVISOR- FAMILY AND
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Description of the Services
The Technical Advisor, Criminal and Family Justice will provide technical leadership and guidance necessary for successful implementation of the Criminal and Family Reform Programme as follows:

1. Develop researched strategies for effective implementation of the Criminal and Family Reform Programme.
2. Coordinate the development of action plans and budgets for the Criminal and Family Reform Sub- Programmes.
3. Provide technical advice for the implementation of Criminal and Family Reform Sub-Programmes.
4. Contribute to the development of the monitoring and evaluation system particularly for the Criminal and Family Reform Programmes.
5. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Criminal and Family Reform Programmes.
6. Prepare quarterly, semi-annual and annual monitoring and evaluation reports on Criminal and Family Reform Programmes.
7. Identify and forward constraints to achievement of the Criminal and Family Reforms to the relevant Committees and Working Groups for redress.
8. Prepare analysed and comprehensive progress reports on Criminal and Family Justice Programmes within the overall reform program for the Semi annual and Annual reviews.
9. To provide secretarial services to the Criminal and Family Justice Working Group and other sector meetings.
10. Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
The successful candidate should have:
A master’s degree in law from a recognized university.
A thorough understanding of contemporary legal and justice reforms in developing countries such as Uganda.
A thorough understanding of family and criminal justice issues.
At least five years’ experience in programme implementation, legal or access to justice reforms.
Experience working with Donor agencies.
Excellent knowledge of the public sector and
sector-wide approaches to reform.
Understanding of the public sector planning in Uganda

The successful candidate should have the following skills:
Proficiency in the use of standard computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Excellent presentation skills;
Highly developed inter-personal and analytical skills;
A high level of self-motivation and flexibility;
Team player; and
Excellent writing, research and reporting skills

Terms and Conditions:
The succeeful applicant will be offered a one year contract on competive terms tenable at the JLOS Secretariat.

2 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Description of the Services:
1. The role of the Financial Management Specialist
(FMS) will be to:
i) Coordinate and control activities in the financial management strategy, bearing in mind existing initiatives e.g. the Integrated Financial Management systems of Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development;
ii) Schedule implementation in an orderly, logical and timely fashion;
iii) Submit periodic reports to the Technical and Steering committee, providing status and highlighting problem areas of the implementation;
iv) Prepare terms of reference for the out-sourced work;
v) Drive issues to resolution;
vi) Ensure successful implementation of the financial management strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
2. Key responsibilities of the FMS include:
i) In the short term – oversee the implementation of key procedures to strengthen accountability measures, particularly in regard to non-tax revenue and use of imprest;

ii) Development of training and incentives programme based on needs identified in financial management to enhance capacity and enable retention of skilled staff into the sector;

iii) Develop systems for budget planning process and facilitate preparation of and develop the annual Budget Framework Paper working closely with the sector budget working group, with particular regard to fiscal policy analysis and linkages to the sector objectives, inputs, output and outcomes;

iv) Develop mechanisms for monitoring and tracking utilization of sectoral funds;

v) Analyze and submit financial reports on sectoral programmes including analysis of budgets and budgetary trends for the sector and advice on the overall financial aspects of the sector;

vi) In the long term, provide strategic guidance and oversee implementation of the broad sector financial management strategy, on an annual basis.

vii) Prepare sectoral budget framework paper and other financial report as demanded by Government of Uganda and Development Partners.

Qualifications and Experience:
The qualified candidate should have the following qualifications:
A Financial Management qualification and membership of CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
A Masters in Accounting and Finance will be added advantage.

 Must possess proven experience of Project Planning & Management Skills in Public Sector or with an International Organisation for a period of not less that 5 years

 Good interpersonal skills, excellent communication (written and spoken) and presentation skills.

 A high level of self-motivation, flexibility and ability to work under very tight deadlines.

 Ability in a cross cultural and disciplinary environment and be a team player.

 Sufficient professional experience and mature enough to provide strategic direction and gain the cooperation of both policy and technical leval staff in the sector  Competence in the use of standard computer software, including Microsoft word, excel, access and power point.

Additional Skills:
The successful candidate should have the following skills:
Proficiency in the use of standard accounting software and programmes, computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

 Excellent presentation skills;
Highly developed inter-personal and analytical skills; and
A high level of self-motivation and flexibility.
Excellent research capabilities

Terms and Conditions:
The successful applicant will be offered a three year contract on competitive terms tenable at the JLOS Secretariat.

Mode of Application:
Interested applicants are directed to submit their applications together with photocopies of their academic qualifications and two letters of reference to:

The Solicitor General
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
Plot 1, Parliamentary Avenue, KAMPALA,
UGANDA

Candidates may also submit soft copies of their
applications to: pgadenya@jlos.go.ug
All applications must be received not later than
4.00 p.m. on April 13th, 2011.

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