Job Details (COMMISSIONER CIVIL LITIGATION (LOCAL GOVERNMENT))

Applications are invited from suitably, qualified, serving Public Officers in      Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments to fill vacant posts.  Applications   should be filled not later than Friday 29/3/2019. Applicants should visit   https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors  to apply.

 

Applicants are advised to: -

 

a)        Apply ON-LINE.

b)        Scan, attach and submit On-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents (O’ Level, A’ Level, Degree and Professional Documents, copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion).

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

d)        The passport should be less than 150KB and in the standard image formats i.e. JPGE, PNG or JPG.

e)        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.

 

Application Process

a)       Visit the website  https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors/Adverts/Adverts     

b)       As  a new user click on ‘Register’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards

c)       If you already have an account simply sign in and update your profile

d)       Click on Jobs then Advertised Jobs on the menu.

e)       View available adverts and the jobs therein.

f)        Select a Job from the list of Advertised Jobs.

g)       View the Job Details and Click Apply now.

h)       Review your application and SUBMIT.  Once submitted, applications cannot be edited or withdrawn.

 

NB. You can apply for a maximum of two posts in a given advert.

 

Please Note: -

 

 

 

a)       

 

Only applications submitted through the PSC e-recruitment system will be considered.  No hard copy or e-mail submissions will be accepted.

 

b)        Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   

 

c)         Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment during the Oral Interviews.

 

d)        In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug

 

 

 

   Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:

 

 

 

-           Public Sector Management; Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity; Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills; Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings; Innovation; Concern for Quality, Standards and  Technical Competence; Ability to Coach Subordinates; and Report Writing Skills.

 

 

 

-           Strategic Thinking; Negotiation Skills; Team Building; Conflict Management; Policy Development; Change Management; Research and Project Management Skills.

 


Ministry/Department
Ministry Of Justice And Constitutional Affairs
Post
COMMISSIONER CIVIL LITIGATION (LOCAL GOVERNMENT)
Scale
U1SE
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 54/70/02
Minimum Age
35
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Law plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre. Possession of a Master’s Degree or a Post Graduate Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized University/Institution will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have at least ten (10) years relevant working experience in Justice, Law and Order Sector, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal State Attorney in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Director Civil Litigation for performing the following duties:-

The incumbent will be responsible to the Director Civil Litigation for performing the following duties:-

 

-       Receiving and handling  statutory notices of intention to sue Local Government;

-       Accepting service of pleading statutory  notices of intention to sue Local Government or where they have interest;

-       Accepting  service  of pleading and preparing statement of defence;

-       Handling other applications in court related to Local Governments;

-       Appearing in court on behalf of Local Government;

-       Negotiating terms of settlement if out of court is required;

-       Providing legal opinion to Local Governments, Attorney (AG) and Solicitor General (SG)

-       Undertaking research for  informed decision making;

-       Allocating work and supervising subordinates in the department;

-       Any other duties as  may be assigned from time to time.

 


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