Project: Solidarity in Action: Building More Inclusive Feminist Movements to End Violence Against Women and Girls in the Greater Horn of Africa

Organization: Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA Network)

Location: Kampala, Uganda (in-person facilitation)

Training Dates: 30 March – 1 April 2026

Consultancy Period: 16 March – 6 April 2026

Application Deadline: 24 February 2026

About SIHA Network

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA Network) is a regional coalition of women’s rights organizations established in 1995 and working across Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Uganda. SIHA strengthens feminist movements and advances women’s rights through advocacy, research, and capacity building.

About the Consultancy

SIHA is seeking an experienced and committed Facilitator for a three-day Feminist Leadership and Management Training to be held in Kampala, Uganda. The training will bring together 20 leaders from Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs) across Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia, Somaliland, and Ethiopia.

This workshop aims to strengthen transformative feminist leadership and management practices, with a focus on:

• Power and organizational culture
• Shared leadership and inclusive decision-making
• Advocacy and movement-building
• Self-care, collective care, and trauma-informed leadership
• Networking and solidarity among feminist leaders

The facilitator will use SIHA’s Feminist Training Manual and apply participatory, adult-learning and feminist methodologies that center lived experiences, peer learning, and reflection.

Key Responsibilities

The facilitator will be responsible for:

1. Training Design & Preparation

• Review project documents and participant profiles
• Develop a detailed three-day training plan
• Design pre- and post-training assessment tools
• Coordinate with SIHA team on methodology and logistics

2. Training Facilitation (3 Days)

• Deliver an inclusive, safe, and participatory feminist leadership training
• Facilitate discussions on power dynamics, leadership, and organizational practices
• Lead practical sessions using case studies, role plays, and group exercises
• Integrate trauma-informed, self-care, and collective care approaches
• Support participants to develop practical organizational action points
• Promote networking and peer learning

3. Documentation & Reporting

• Administer assessments and compile results
• Produce a final training report highlighting key discussions, outcomes, and recommendations

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Humanities, or a related field
• Proven experience designing and facilitating trainings on feminist leadership, gender equality, feminist organizing, or movement building
• Experience facilitating senior-level leaders in multi-country or regional settings
• Strong understanding of feminist frameworks including:
• Power analysis and intersectionality
• Shared leadership and feminist organizational culture
• Inclusive decision-making and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to apply adult learning and participatory training methodologies
• Experience integrating trauma-informed, self-care and well-being approaches
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Fluency in English
• Strong commitment to feminist values and women’s rights

How to apply

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following via Airtable: https://airtable.com/appVksEJk87f8qJd7/shreTw3oeOfYSoufd

• A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience
• A brief technical proposal outlining your approach to this assignment
• A financial proposal including daily rate and any additional costs

Deadline for applications: February 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm (EAT)

Why Join This Assignment?

This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to work with feminist leaders from across the Horn of Africa, contribute to movement-building, and support sustainable, trauma-informed leadership within Women’s Rights Organizations operating in challenging contexts.