Dep. of Constitutional Affairs

Who We Are

The Constitutional Affairs Department supports constitutional development and implementation in Jubaland State. It coordinates constitutional processes, delivers civic education, and facilitates public consultation so that governance is grounded in constitutional principles.

Department Mandate

The Constitutional Affairs Department leads constitutional development processes, civic education, public consultations, and research related to constitutional governance within Jubaland State.

Functions & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead constitutional development, review, and reform processes in collaboration with federal and state institutions.
• Provide technical legal expertise and advisory services on constitutional matters to ensure alignment with constitutional principles and governance frameworks.
• Conduct legal and policy research to support evidence-based constitutional drafting, review, and decision-making processes.
• Design and implement civic education programs to promote public awareness and understanding of constitutional rights and governance.
• Facilitate inclusive public consultations and stakeholder engagement to ensure participatory constitutional processes.
• Promote public participation, transparency, and accountability in constitutional governance and legal reform initiatives.

Internal Structure

This department comprises the following sections:

• Constitution Coordination Section

  Coordinates constitutional processes, including liaison with federal and state institutions, supports implementation of constitutional provisions, and ensures alignment of policies and laws with constitutional principles.

• Civic Education and Public Participation Section

  Promotes civic education and public awareness on constitutional matters, designs and implements public engagement strategies, and facilitates inclusive public participation and consultation processes in constitutional development and reform.

• Research, Drafting and Constitutional Review Section

  Conducts legal and policy research on constitutional issues, leads constitutional drafting and review processes, and provides technical advice to ensure coherence, consistency, and compliance with constitutional standards and comparative best practices.

Leadership

• Director: [Position Holder]
• Deputy Director: [Position Holder]

Reporting Line

This department reports to the Director General of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Jubaland (MOJCA).