Feminist movements in the Greater Horn of Africa (GHoA) play a crucial role in providing frontline services to marginalized communities, advocating for gender-transformative policies and laws, demanding government accountability for human rights, and pushing for democracy. However, the space for the movements to operate freely is shrinking, as government and non-state actors use legislation, threats, or violence to hinder their work. SIHA, under the Komboa Project, aims to better equip formal and informal feminist movements in the GHoA to operate in volatile and restrictive settings including provision of tools and resources to manage, mitigate, and respond to risks and shocks, contributing in turn to strengthening their resilience. In addition, SIHA operates in volatile and complex environments characterized by political instability, armed conflict, and unforeseeable threats. Ensuring the safety and security of staff and assets is paramount to SIHA’s operations.

In this context, SIHA seeks a gender and Security Expert Consultant to conduct a comprehensive risk and security assessment of SIHA South Sudan (Juba and Wau) and develop robust contingency plans to safeguard the organization’s personnel and resources.

Objective of the Consultancy
The main objective of this consultancy is to ensure SIHA offices in Juba and Wau are better equipped to operate in volatile and restrictive settings.

Scope of work:

Organizational Risk Matrix & Contingency Plans:

• Conduct a holistic security assessment of SIHA offices in South Sudan, (not limited to) including organizational, physical, operational (including financial), digital, and psychosocial risks.
• Develop a detailed risk plan, including a matrix that outlines various risks, their likelihood, impact, and mitigation measures for the SIHA South Sudan Office (Juba and Wau).
• Ensure the risk matrix is tailored to the specific operational environment of South Sudan.
• Develop contingency plans for different emergency scenarios, including evacuation plans, communication protocols, and crisis management procedures.
• Ensure these plans are practical, actionable, and well-documented.

Deliverables

1. A detailed report outlining the findings of the risk assessment, including identified threats and vulnerabilities. The report should include recommendations for risk mitigation and management.
2. A comprehensive risk matrix tailored to SIHA South Sudan operational context as well as well-documented contingency plans for various emergency scenarios.

Timeline:

The consultancy is expected to take 15 working days. The timeline includes preparation, on-site activities, and finalization reports.

Key Competencies

1. Proven experience in security risk management, preferably in conflict or post-conflict settings.
2. Familiarity with the security dynamics and socio-political context of South Sudan.
3. Understanding of the specific challenges faced by civil society organizations operating in volatile environments.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to deliver training in a clear, engaging, and effective manner.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to develop practical and actionable risk management solutions.