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

Background

This role is within the Administration of Justice Programme (AJP).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Criminal Justice Technical Working Group in identification of priorities and administrative reforms that facilitate achievements of the Programme goals and objectives, and tracking implementation of criminal justice interventions.
• Prepare project concept papers and submit to the Programme Officer for consideration by the Programme Working Group.
• Organize and coordinate meetings of the Criminal Justice Technical Working Group.
• Liaise with the coordination Secretariat for Case Management Committee and its respective subcommittees to compile and analyze emerging issues and proposed actions for better coordination of the Programme.
• Coordinate the implementation of decisions made by the Criminal Justice Technical Working Group, and provide feedback to the Programme Officer;
• Support the Programme level implementation of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, such as, plea bargaining, diversion and reconciliation to reduce criminal case backlogs.
• Participate in the coordination of Programme Institutions that contribute to the relevant AJP objectives during the planning and implementation of the Criminal Justice Interventions.
• Prepare of quarterly performance reports on the implementation of AJP PIAP and present to the Program Technical Working Group.
• Identify key policy gaps in criminal justice and prepare briefs with recommendations for improvement to the Programme Officer.
• Undertake periodic criminal 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.
• Execute any other duties as assigned by the Programme Officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Criminology, Human Rights, or a related field
• A 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

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in criminal justice systems, preferably in a developing country context
• Proven management experience of at least 7 years as a Manager or Coordinator
• Proven expertise in criminal justice reforms, case management, and access to criminal justice initiatives
• Experience working with criminal 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-sectoral coordination
• Fluency in English language.

Additional Notes

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.

• Provide technical support to Criminal Justice Technical Working Group in identification of priorities and administrative reforms that facilitate achievements of the Programme goals and objectives, and tracking implementation of criminal justice interventions.
• Prepare project concept papers and submit to the Programme Officer for consideration by the Programme Working Group.
• Organize and coordinate meetings of the Criminal Justice Technical Working Group.
• Liaise with the coordination Secretariat for Case Management Committee and its respective subcommittees to compile and analyze emerging issues and proposed actions for better coordination of the Programme.
• Coordinate the implementation of decisions made by the Criminal Justice Technical Working Group, and provide feedback to the Programme Officer;
• Support the Programme level implementation of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, such as, plea bargaining, diversion and reconciliation to reduce criminal case backlogs.
• Participate in the coordination of Programme Institutions that contribute to the relevant AJP objectives during the planning and implementation of the Criminal Justice Interventions.
• Prepare of quarterly performance reports on the implementation of AJP PIAP and present to the Program Technical Working Group.
• Identify key policy gaps in criminal justice and prepare briefs with recommendations for improvement to the Programme Officer.
• Undertake periodic criminal 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.
• Execute any other duties as assigned by the Programme Officer.

• 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-sectoral coordination
• Fluency in English language.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Criminology, Human Rights, or a related field
• A Master’s degree in either Statistics; Monitoring and Evaluation; Project Planning and Management; Public Finance Management; Economics; Public Policy and Administration; or Development Studies.