Program Director

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Administration

• Provide strategic leadership for all SGJI programs and partnerships in East Africa.
• Manage day-to-day operations, including budgeting, reporting, scheduling, and communications.
• Serve as the primary liaison between SGJI and East African governmental, judicial, academic, and nonprofit stakeholders.
• Monitor program performance and ensure alignment with SGJI's mission and legal ethics.

Internship & Legal Placement Oversight

• Lead the coordination and supervision of 3–5 Global Justice Summer Interns placed with courts, government agencies, and NGOs for approximately 9 weeks each summer.
• Secure court placements and provide mentorship and logistical support, ensuring a safe and enriching experience.
• Facilitate orientation and cultural integration for interns in Uganda.

Legal Training & Advocacy

• Organize and deliver legal training seminars for government officials, judges, and public defenders—primarily on plea bargaining, access to justice, and restorative justice initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance to East African legal institutions and collaborate on justice reform strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Diplomacy

• Cultivate and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with judiciary leaders, government agencies, and civil society organizations.
• Represent SGJI in high-level meetings and negotiations, demonstrating cultural intelligence, humility, and professionalism.

Travel Coordination

• Plan and coordinate travel and logistics for Pepperdine faculty, students, and partners visiting East Africa.
• Travel within the region as needed to monitor programs, build relationships, and facilitate training events.

Data and Reporting

• Support SGJI’s development efforts by gathering data, success stories, and other materials for grant proposals and donor reports.
• Ensure timely submission of monitoring and evaluation reports where required.

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with SGJI’s global team to ensure unified strategy and excellence across all programs.
• Participate in regular virtual team meetings and contribute to long-term strategic planning.