Security Expert – Consultant

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: 31 Dec 2024

Job Description

Title	Security Expert Consultant
Duration	4 weeks
Country	Ethiopia

About SIHA Network

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, and Uganda. It was established in 1995 by a collection of women’s rights activists, with the view of strengthening the capacity of women’s rights organizations in the Horn of Africa. SIHA aims to contribute to unlocking the massive potential of women’s rights movements in the Horn of Africa, by improving the capacity of local organizations and building a strong network of grassroots civil society members that can interact and support one another in advocating for effective change. More information about SIHA is available at www.sihanet.org

Background of the Consultancy

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 Security Expert Consultant to conduct a comprehensive risk and security assessment of SIHA Ethiopia and develop robust contingency plans to safeguard the

organization’s personnel and resources. The consultant will also focus on equipping SIHA Ethiopia members and affiliates with the necessary skills to handle the challenges posed by the current security environment.

Objective of the Consultancy

The main objective of this consultancy is to enhance the safety and security of SIHA Ethiopia staff by conducting a thorough risk assessment and developing an organizational risk matrix and contingency plans.

Scope of work

1. Risk Assessment and Management:
   • Perform a comprehensive risk assessment for SIHA Ethiopia
   • Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities specific to the local
   • Develop risk mitigation strategies to address identified

2. Organizational Risk Matrix & Contingency Plans:
   • Develop a detailed risk matrix that outlines various risks, their likelihood, impact, and mitigation measures for the SIHA Ethiopia Office.
   • Ensure the risk matrix is tailored to the specific operational environment of
   • 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.

3. Deliver training on risk management and security measures

• Develop training materials and agenda for training on risk management and security measures for SIHA staff and key partners,
• Prepare training report.

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
2. A comprehensive risk matrix tailored to SIHA Ethiopia operational context as well as well-documented contingency plans for various emergency
3. A training on risk management and security measures for SIHA staff and our key partners.

Timeline

The consultancy is expected to take place over 4 weeks. The timeline includes preparation, on- site activities, and report finalization.

Key Competencies

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

How to Apply

Interested   Candidates are   asked to apply   through the link here  by 31st December 2024.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, please note that SIHA will contact only shortlisted candidates. We thank you for your interest!

SIHA is a feminist, movement-building network that works to promote the rights of women and girls across the Horn of Africa and beyond. Through all of its activities, SIHA is committed to promoting gender equality, justice and respecting human diversity in all its processes.