Consultant - Capacity Building in Financial Management

Position: Consultant for Capacity budling in financial management

Accountable to: South Sudan Country Coordinator

Location of Assignment: Juba, South Sudan

Duration: 6 working days over a 15-day period

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 a 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

In South Sudan, women-led organizations are at the forefront of advancing gender equality, supporting survivors of gender-based violence, and contributing to peacebuilding and humanitarian response efforts. Despite their essential role, many of these organizations face institutional constraints, including the lack of core governance documents such as strategic plans. Strategic plans are crucial tools that enable organizations to articulate their vision, enhance internal systems, improve programmatic effectiveness, and ensure long-term sustainability.

SIHA is currently implementing "Solidarity in Action: Building More Inclusive Feminist Movements to End Violence Against Women and Girls in the Greater Horn of Africa" under the UN Women ACT (Advocacy, Coalition Building, and Transformative Feminist Action) Program to End Violence Against Women. This initiative aims to strengthen the financial institution of women-led organizations, feminist coalitions, enhance access to flexible funding, and amplify collective action to counter anti-gender backlash and advance gender justice.

Many women’s organizations struggle to grow and stay strong because they face big challenges in managing their finances. Most do not have basic governance tools like strategic plans, financial policies, or internal controls. These are important for building trust, accountability, and getting long-term funding. Without them, it’s harder for these organizations to set clear goals, plan well, implement accordingly, use their resources wisely, or meet donor requirements.

To help close these gaps, SIHA is seeking a qualified consultant to facilitate two days of financial capacity-building training to women-led organizations in South Sudan. The training is expected to strengthen their skills in operational efficiency, financial sustainability, transparency and accountability and strategic financial planning. It will also help organizations set up strong financial governance systems, so they can grow, attract more resources, and continue making a difference in their communities. We expect that the training will equip the participants with sound financial leadership skills to enable them make well-informed decisions.

The training will target 30 different women-led organizations from Central Equatoria (Juba), Western Bahr el Ghazal (Wau), Western Equatoria State (Yambio), and Eastern Equatoria State (Torit).These organizations are already engaged in impactful advocacy and service delivery, but, as identified in a capacity assessment conducted in late 2024, require targeted support to strengthen their project and financial management. This training will help lay the foundation for more coordinated, impactful, and sustainable women-led movements across South Sudan.

Objective of the Consultancy

The main objective of this consultancy is to strengthen the capacity of SIHA Members and Affiliates to acquire practical skills that can be used to enhance the effectiveness of their initiatives, and, consequently, the impact and influence of the network.

Scope of work:

• Review and assess existing financial management policies, tools, and systems of participating organizations, identifying gaps and areas for strengthening (e.g., internal controls, accountability measures, compliance with donor requirements).
• Facilitate a two-day participatory training session focused on:
• Core financial management skills, including budgeting, financial planning, and cash-flow management.
• Financial reporting and donor compliance, with emphasis on accuracy, transparency, and timeliness.
• Developing and implementing internal financial controls and accountability systems (e.g., approval processes, segregation of duties, audits).
• Building financial sustainability strategies, including cost recovery models, resource allocation, and long-term financial planning.
• Provide practical tools and templates (such as budget formats, reporting templates, and policy checklists) adapted to the context of grassroots women-led organizations in South Sudan.
• Submit a detailed training report with clear, actionable recommendations for participating organizations, highlighting priority steps they can take to strengthen their financial governance and sustainability.
• Deliverables

1. Training materials and capacity building sessions delivered.
2. A detailed report outlining activities, achievements, and recommendations.
3. Presentation and any other material developed.

Timeline

The consultancy is expected to take 6 working days over a 15-day period. The timeline includes preparation, on-site activities, and final report.

Key Competencies

1. At least 5 years' experience in financial management and grant management of donor funded projects.
2. A Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration (preferably a master’s degree).
3. A professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA) is an asset.
4. Proven track record in designing successful donor proposals.
5. Strong facilitation and training skills
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to develop context-based training material
8. Have experience in South Sudan and with a clear understanding of challenges faced by WLO in South Sudan.
9. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

How to apply

Qualified consultants who meet the above requirements are invited to submit:

Technical Proposal outlining:

• A detailed proposal showing your understanding of the assignment and its objectives including, including proposed methodology and work plan for delivering the training, including participatory approaches and tools that will be used to engage grassroots women-led organizations effectively.
• A brief outline of similar assignments previously undertaken, particularly in fragile or conflict-affected contexts, and their outcomes.
• Your proposed training agenda for the two days should show how you will integrate financial management, grant management, and project design components.

Financial Proposal detailing:

• Your professional fees for the full duration of the consultancy.
• Any other related costs, including travel, accommodation, or materials (are NOT applicable).
• At least two professional references from past clients or partner organizations.

Submissions must be sent by 31st August 2025 11:59pm (EAT) via the link: https://airtable.com/appJvKRIL80w0OyXU/shrDDQT31ntq43l6f

Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us 15 days from when the advert closes, please be informed that your application was not considered.

The Consultancy is solely open to candidates based in South Sudan