Job Vacancy: Consultant – Financial Training for Women’s Organisations, SIHA, Juba

About SIHA

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) is a regional civil society network established in 1995. It brings together grassroots women’s rights organisations from Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Uganda. SIHA works to strengthen the capacity of women’s organisations in the region, enabling them to advocate for gender equality, peace, and justice.
More information: www.sihanet.org

Background

In South Sudan, women-led organisations play a key role in advancing gender equality, supporting survivors of violence, peacebuilding, and humanitarian response. However, many face challenges in financial governance and lack core management tools such as strategic plans and financial policies.

Through the “Solidarity in Action” programme under UN Women’s ACT initiative, SIHA is seeking a qualified consultant to deliver financial management training to 30 women-led organisations in Juba, Wau, Yambio, and Torit. The training will focus on strengthening financial governance, accountability, sustainability, and donor compliance.

Objective of the Consultancy

The consultant will build the capacity of women-led organisations in financial management, equipping them with practical skills to improve operational efficiency, transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

Scope of Work

The consultant will:

• Review and assess existing financial management systems of participating organisations.

• Deliver a two-day training covering:

  • Budgeting, planning, and cash-flow management.

  • Donor compliance and financial reporting.

  • Internal controls and accountability systems.

  • Strategies for financial sustainability.

• Provide practical tools and templates (budget formats, reporting templates, policy checklists).

• Submit a detailed training report with actionable recommendations.

Deliverables

• Training materials and capacity-building sessions delivered.

• A comprehensive training report with recommendations.

• Presentation materials and supporting documents.

Key Competencies

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management and donor-funded projects.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration (Master’s preferred).

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA) is an asset.

• Proven track record in donor proposal development.

• Strong facilitation and communication skills.

• Experience working in South Sudan and knowledge of challenges facing women-led organisations.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified consultants should submit:

1. Technical Proposal including:

   • Understanding of the assignment and proposed methodology.

   • Work plan and participatory tools.

   • Outline of similar past assignments and outcomes.

   • Proposed two-day training agenda.

2. Financial Proposal including:

   • Professional fees for the consultancy period.

   • (Note: Travel, accommodation, and materials are not applicable).

3. References – at least two from past clients or organisations.

Submission:

Applications must be submitted online via this link