Vacancy title:
Deputy Chief-Outreach

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management, Legal, Civil & Government, Business Operations, Education]

Jobs at:
Mountains of the Moon University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 27 2026

Duty Station:
Uganda | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) is a Public University established under Statutory Instrument Number 2 of 2022, hence a body Corporate with perpetual succession and a Common Seal. MMU strives to become an academic Centre of excellence, by recruiting high caliber staff. MMU therefore invites applications from suitably qualified and skilled Ugandans for the following positions: -

Responsibilities

• Performing judicial functions vested in the Chief Registrar by the law;
• Giving effect to policies and directions of the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice and Principal Judge;
• Effectively overseeing judicial operations of all the Courts of Judicature;
• Monitoring and enhancing the quality of services and official procedures;
• Communicating with the Government and the Public on matters relating to the Judiciary or any other matters which Government may be concerned with;
• Implementing the judicial activities in the Judiciary Strategic Plan;
• Assisting the Chief Justice, the Deputy Chief Justice and the Principal Judge in the facilitation and supervision of the Courts;
• Linking the Judiciary and Judicial Service Commission on appointments, promotions and disciplinary matters relating to Registrars and Magistrates;
• Carrying out any other duties assigned to him or her by the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice or Principal Judge.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre or Bar School within the East African Region. A master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Applicants must have working experience of ten (10) years and above as a Judicial Officer and have served in current substantive capacity as a Registrar or a Deputy Registrar in the Courts of Judicature for at least two years.

Additional Details

• The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes;
  • Strong leadership and team management;
  • Excellent communication (written & verbal);
  • Strategic thinking and planning;
  • Event planning and coordination;
  • Relationship-building and networking;
  • Conflict resolution;
  • Budget management; and
  • Data analysis and reporting.
• MMU is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments to all positions are based on merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted formally. Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and eligible candidates MUST ELECTRONICALLY submit the application documents below merged as one document in PDF

• Application letter.
• A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
• Certified copies of the relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates.
• Copies of relevant appointment and confirmation letter (s).
• Copy of a National Identity Card
• Details of the physical address, telephone contact and address.
• Any other relevant documentation to support the application.

N.B: Application not in one PDF file and those arriving after the closing time and date will not be considered. Details of the job advert can be accessed on the University website: Application Link:Click Here to Apply Now

Applications should be addressed to:

The University Secretary

Mountains of the Moon University

P.O. Box 837, Lake Saaka Campus, Block C, Ground Level

Fort Portal, Uganda.

The application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 27th March, 2026. MMU is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments to all positions are based on merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted formally. Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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