Job Details (SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS)

                   


THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

1.0  Applications are invited from suitably qualified serving Public Officers in Ministries and Local Governments duly appointed and confirmed by the Appointing National and Local Service Commissions to fill vacant Posts.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Monday 3rd November, 2025. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug

 

1.1  Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

 

a)          Apply ON-LINE.

b)          Scan and submit on-line Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Transcripts and Certificates, Professional Documents, Copies of letters of Appointment, Confirmation and Promotion); relevant documents (‘O’ and A’ Level Certificates.

c)          Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

d)          Print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officer.  Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

e)          Those who fail to get a recommendation should proceed and submit and also indicate a reason on their application as to why they were not recommended.

 

1.2  Application Process

i)         Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug

ii)        Click on ‘register as a new user’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards

iii)      If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile

iv)      Click on a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.

v)       View the Job Details and Click ‘Apply now’

vi)      Review your application and SUBMIT.

 

 

1.3  Please Note: -

 

a)       Only applications on-line will be considered.

b)       Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

c)        Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original Degree and Diploma Transcripts and Certificates, Certificates of ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level, letters of appointment, confirmation, promotion and deployment, National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.

d)       Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisals for the last three (3) Financial Years, 2022/2023, 2023/2024,2024/2025 are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.

e)       The Public Service Commission will carry out verification of all academic and employment documents to confirm their authenticity. Any applicant established to have submitted forged document(s) shall be charged in accordance with the laws of Uganda and he/she removed from the Public Service.

f)         In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail [email protected]

 

 

1.4     Applicants should, among others, have the following Values:

 

   Integrity; Accountability; Impartiality; Transparency; Respect; Responsiveness; Patriotism; Teamwork; and Serving Public Interest


Ministry/Department
Directorate of Public Prosecutions
Post
SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
Scale
U1SE
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
12
Reference
HRM 70/206/01
Minimum Age
35
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University / Institution plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre. A Masters Degree in any Law field; or Management; or Leadership; or Business Administration from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have served as an Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions for at least three (3) years or as a Chief State Attorney for at least six (6) years.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions for performing the following duties:-

-    Heading a Division under the Department and deputizing the Head of Department;

-    Assisting the Head of Department in handling the day to day administrative duties of the Department;

-    Supervising the subordinate staff;

-    Directing the police to investigate any information of a criminal nature;

-    Advising and guiding the police and other Government Departments on the conducting of criminal investigations and prosecutions;

-    Ensuring proper examination and advising on cases that need the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions before prosecution and those requiring withdrawal or a review of the decision to prosecute or not to prosecute;

-    Prosecuting serious and complex criminal cases in the High Court, Court of Appeal; and Supreme Court;

-    Participating in directing and coordinating professional and technical functions of the Department;

-    Participating in developing and ensuring implementation of policies, plans and budgets of the Department;

-    Maintaining collaborations and linkages with stakeholders;

-    Participating in organizing National and interNational trainings and conferences relating to the Department;

-    Participating in promoting measures and mechanisms to ensure necessary support and assistance for the protection of the rights of victims of crime and witnesses;

-    Participating in responding to public and stakeholder complaints and concerns about prosecution services and criminal justice delivery;

Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.


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