THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
1.0 On 22nd February 2021; Cabinet; under Minute Extract 43 (CT 2021) approved the recommendations for the Rationalization of Government Agencies, Commissions, Authorities and Public Expenditure (RAPEX). In fulfilment of the Cabinet decision; several Government Agencies were merged, mainstreamed and new structures created. Arising out of the above changes, a number of vacancies were declared for filling. Cabinet approved the mainstreaming of the Centre for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution into the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
1.2 The Public Service Commission therefore invites applications from suitably qualified and duly appointed and confirmed staff of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and all staff affected by RAPEX who have not yet been placed to fill posts existing in the newly created structures under the Centre of Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR). Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Monday 15th June, 2026 before midnight. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug
1.3 Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -
a) Apply ON-LINE.
b) Scan and submit on-line Degree and Post Graduate Transcripts and Certificates, Professional Documents, Copies of letters of Appointment, Confirmation and Promotion; ‘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.
1.4 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.
1.5 Please Note: -
a) Only applications on-line will be considered.
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
c) Candidates shortlisted for oral interviews 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, deployment and National Identity Cards
d) Short listed candidates 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 shall be removed from the Public Service.
f) In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail [email protected]
1.6 Applicants should, among others, have the following Values:
Integrity; Accountability; Impartiality; Transparency; Respect; Responsiveness; Patriotism; Teamwork; and Serving Public Interest
- Developing work plans and schedules for inspections in collaboration with the Assistant Commissioner;
- Providing guidance to inspection teams in conducting compliance audits and reviews;
- Overseeing inspections of Arbitrators, Conciliators, and Experts to ensure adherence to statutory requirements and ethical standards;
- Reviewing inspection findings and ensuring timely preparation and submission of comprehensive reports;
- Monitoring implementation of recommended improvements among Arbitrators and Conciliators;
- Liaising with legal practitioners and arbitration bodies to promote understanding and compliance with CADR’s rules;
- Designing and delivering training programs for Arbitration professionals based on inspection outcomes;
- Implementing policies and procedures to strengthen compliance monitoring mechanisms;
- Providing technical input to improve inspection methodologies;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.