About us:
The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) is a civil society coalition bringing together grassroots women’s rights organizations from Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, and Uganda. Established in 1995, SIHA aims to strengthen the capacity of women’s rights organizations in the Horn of Africa, contributing to the empowerment of women and advocating for effective change. SIHA operates as a regional platform for mobilizing activists, vulnerable groups, and marginalized women, men, and girls to challenge the root causes of problems faced by women and girls in the Horn of Africa Region. More information about SIHA is available at www.sihanet.org
Background of Position:
SIHA seeks a candidate with multidisciplinary skills and competencies, in-depth knowledge of political, human rights, and humanitarian instruments, and an understanding of the Horn of Africa and the Sudan. The consultants will primarily support SIHA’s work on and around Sudan and extend support to SIHA’s other work around the Horn of Africa region. SIHA is trying to identify a talented and committed candidate with intersectional knowledge of women’s human rights and women’s peace and security issues in the region. She or he must have strong networking skills and an understanding of the region’s politics and challenges. This post requires someone who is dynamic, strategic, and grounded at the same time.
Key Responsibilities:
The Advocacy and Human Rights Officer/Consultant will be responsible for a range of tasks aimed at advancing SIHA’s mission in the Horn of Africa region, with a focus on Sudan. The consultant will work in close collaboration with SIHA’s Management Committee and contribute to various aspects of SIHA’s advocacy and human rights initiatives. The tasks for this consultancy include:
Research and Analysis:
Advocacy and Networking:
Communication and Messaging:
Capacity Building and Training:
Policy and Documentation:
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Mode of Application:
Motivated and qualified candidates should submit their applications, including a cover letter and curriculum vitae, in one document as a PDF of not more than four pages to the link https://airtable.com/appVksEJk87f8qJd7/shrNcqYfyrCmR0ObM by February 28th, 2024. Shortlisting will be on a rolling basis. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
*SIHA will not discriminate against any applicant in a manner that violates SIHA’s values or the law. SIHA is committed to providing an equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, gender, ethnic origin, age, color, marital status, home responsibility, natal status, disability, health, HIV status, culture, beliefs, and social background. SIHA has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) for all employees and related/associated personnel and ensures that roles, responsibilities, and expected standards of conduct in relation to SEA are known within the organization.*
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