Sub-Programme Officer- Civil Justice job at Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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

• 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.

• Proven expertise in civil justice reforms in alternative dispute mechanisms, case management, and access to civil justice initiatives such as mediation, reconciliation among others;
• 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.

• 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