Principal Communications Officer (NEW)
2026-03-09T04:37:21+00:00
Judicial Service Commission
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Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Public Administration, and Government
Media, Communications & Writing, Advertising & Public Relations, Civil & Government
2026-03-23T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and eligible citizens of Uganda to fill the vacant posts available in the Judiciary Service as specified below. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities or duties
Developing, implementing and monitoring the communication and public relations function in the Judiciary.
Advising the Management team on communication issues, strategies and usage of ICT.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication; or Journalism; or Communication Studies; or Public Relations plus a Post Graduate Qualification in any of the above fields from an accredited University/Institution.
A Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Experience needed
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Senior Communications / Information Officer or equivalent level of experience in Government or a reputable Organization.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) should be certified by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).
All Application documents listed above should be combined into a single pdf document and submitted on-line to the Secretary Judicial Service Commission (JSC), to the application email address provided against each position.
Applicants are allowed to apply for only one (1) post. Multiple applications by an applicant will result in automatic disqualification.
No applicant or his/her agent should contact any member, officer or staff of the Commission. Canvassing by applicants or for and on behalf of applicants shall lead to automatic disqualification.
This application process is free. No one should pay money to anyone for any service relating to this recruitment process.
Only applications on-line will be considered.
Only typed applications will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who will have not heard from the JSC after the closure of the interview process should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Treat this advert as separate from the JSC External Advert No. 2 of 2026, that appeared in the New Vision of Tuesday, 27th January, 2026.
In case an applicant who had already responded to JSC External Advert No. 2 of 2026, wishes to also apply for a different post in this current advert, he or she must state his/her reference by indicating the 1st or 2nd choice against the post applied for.
- Developing, implementing and monitoring the communication and public relations function in the Judiciary.
- Advising the Management team on communication issues, strategies and usage of ICT.
- Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication; or Journalism; or Communication Studies; or Public Relations
- Post Graduate Qualification in any of the above fields from an accredited University/Institution.
- A Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Principal Communications Officer (NEW)
Jobs at:
Judicial Service Commission
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, March 23 2026
Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and eligible citizens of Uganda to fill the vacant posts available in the Judiciary Service as specified below. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities or duties
Developing, implementing and monitoring the communication and public relations function in the Judiciary.
Advising the Management team on communication issues, strategies and usage of ICT.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication; or Journalism; or Communication Studies; or Public Relations plus a Post Graduate Qualification in any of the above fields from an accredited University/Institution.
A Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Experience needed
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Senior Communications / Information Officer or equivalent level of experience in Government or a reputable Organization.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) should be certified by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).
All Application documents listed above should be combined into a single pdf document and submitted on-line to the Secretary Judicial Service Commission (JSC), to the application email address provided against each position.
Applicants are allowed to apply for only one (1) post. Multiple applications by an applicant will result in automatic disqualification.
No applicant or his/her agent should contact any member, officer or staff of the Commission. Canvassing by applicants or for and on behalf of applicants shall lead to automatic disqualification.
This application process is free. No one should pay money to anyone for any service relating to this recruitment process.
Only applications on-line will be considered.
Only typed applications will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who will have not heard from the JSC after the closure of the interview process should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Treat this advert as separate from the JSC External Advert No. 2 of 2026, that appeared in the New Vision of Tuesday, 27th January, 2026.
In case an applicant who had already responded to JSC External Advert No. 2 of 2026, wishes to also apply for a different post in this current advert, he or she must state his/her reference by indicating the 1st or 2nd choice against the post applied for.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
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Applications using Judicial Service Commission Application Form No.2 of 2024 should be completed and submitted to the address provided for each position, not later than 12:00am of 23-03-2026.
JSC Application Form No.2 of 2024 can be accessed at Application Link:Â
Type to fill in JSC Application Form No. 2 of 2024. Handwritten forms will not be accepted.
Print the respective JSC application form
Submit the respective JSC application form to the address for each, position along with the following documents included, in the order below, all as a single PDF document:
- A copy of National ID
- A passport-size photograph
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of academic certificates and transcripts certified by the issuing Institution.
- The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) should be certified by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).
- Names, Contacts and letters of recommendation of two (2) Professional and two (2) Character referees.
- A certified copy of the latest and complete Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities from the Inspectorate of Government for applicants in Judiciary Service/Public Service (where necessary).
- Copies of previous appointment, confirmation and promotion letters (where necessary)
- Any other relevant documents.
All Application documents listed above should be combined into a single pdf document and submitted on-line to the Secretary Judicial Service Commission (JSC), to the application address provided against each position.