Hon. Mary James Ajith Awuol is a distinguished South Sudanese legal expert and public servant who has recently been appointed as a Board Member of the National Communication Authority (NCA). At the same time, she continues to serve as the Undersecretary in the Ministry of Justice & Constitutional Affairs, where she brings her expertise to bear on legislative and constitutional reform. 🏛️ Roles & Responsibilities

Undersecretary, Ministry of Justice & Constitutional Affairs
Sworn in around early 2025, Mary James is the second-in-command at the ministry, working on legal and constitutional policies. Her impactful messaging—such as advocating for the development of electoral tools—has been highlighted in recent public statements .

Board Member, National Communication Authority
Appointed by the President to oversee communications regulation, she represents the Justice Ministry’s perspective on matters of policy, consumer protection, and media regulations as part of the NCA board's nine-member oversight team