Deadline: 15-Jul-2025
The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa Network is pleased to invite youth-led women’s organizations in South Sudan to submit proposals to conduct an annual monitoring report on young women’s participation in political and peacebuilding processes.
This report will gather critical quantitative and qualitative data to highlight the opportunities, challenges, and contributions of young women in governance and peacebuilding spaces.
The Inclusive Governance for Peace project aims to increase young women’s active, safe, and meaningful participation in governance and peacebuilding. The initiative aims to strengthen advocacy for young women’s rights, highlight their contributions, and push for more inclusive governance structures in South Sudan through collaborating with youth-led organizations.
This call for proposals will support the production of an evidence-based Annual Monitoring Report that reflects the lived experiences of young women in political and peacebuilding spaces. The report will serve as a tool for advocacy, policy engagement, and public dialogue, aiming to foster more inclusive governance systems that reflect the aspirations of young women across the country.
Objectives
- SIHA seeks a qualified youth-led women’s organization to:
- Documenting the current state of young women’s participation in political and peacebuilding spaces, with attention to achievements, obstacles, and potential areas for improvement.
- Use gathered data to develop compelling evidence for increased inclusion of young women in decision-making. Reports will be shared with key stakeholders, including government bodies, civil society organizations, and international actors.
Scope
- The selected organization will:
- Design and Implement Data Collection:
- With guidance from SIHA, develop tools for gathering both quantitative and qualitative data on young women’s participation in peace and political processes.
- Conduct interviews, focus groups, and surveys with young women engaged in or aspiring to enter political and peacebuilding roles.
- Gather data on barriers to participation, including cultural norms, security concerns, and resource limitations.
- Compile and Analyze Findings:
- Produce an annual monitoring report that goes beyond statistics to explore the lived experiences of young women, their successes, challenges, and the impacts of their involvement.
- Dissemination and Advocacy:
- Collaborate with SIHA Network to disseminate findings via digital platforms, publications, and project events.
- Present report findings to influential stakeholders, including government representatives, political parties, women’s rights advocates, and community leaders, to catalyze policy and societal shifts.
- Design and Implement Data Collection:
Expected Outcomes
- A comprehensive report that combines data and storytelling to capture young women’s participation trends, barriers, and recommendations.
- Present findings at a designated project event or workshop to foster dialogue with government officials, political parties, CSOs, and community leaders.
Eligibility Criteria
- This opportunity is intended not only to generate strong research outputs but also to support and strengthen the institutional capacity of emerging youth-led women’s organizations in South Sudan. As such, SIHA encourages applications from organizations that show potential for growth and commitment to feminist principles, even if their institutional capacities are still developing.
- Applicant organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a youth-led women’s organization based in South Sudan with a clear mandate or demonstrated experience working on gender, peacebuilding, youth empowerment, or political participation.
- Applicants should demonstrate experience in data collection, documentation, or participatory research approaches, particularly in the areas of gender and governance. Previous publication of reports is not required but will be considered an advantage.
- Must demonstrate interest and/or experience in using evidence to inform advocacy and amplify young women’s voices in political and peacebuilding spaces.
- Organizations that are active within their communities, particularly with young women leaders (YWLs), and have mechanisms for feedback, youth engagement, and participatory processes will be prioritized.
- Preference will be given to organizations with presence or partnerships in at least one of the following states: Western Bahr el-Ghazal, Central Equatoria, and Western Equatoria.
- Organizations with a minimum annual budget of $50,000 USD are encouraged to apply.
Evaluation Criteria
- Proposals will be evaluated based on the following:
- Relevance and Innovation: Quality and relevance of the proposed methodology, with an emphasis on innovative approaches for collecting gender-disaggregated and context-specific data.
- Organizational Capacity and Track Record: Demonstrated experience in youth and gender-focused research and advocacy.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Efficient budget allocation and transparency in proposed costs.
- Work Plan Feasibility: Realistic timeline, clarity in objectives, and alignment with project goals.
Application Requirements
- A proposal document outlining:
- Proposed methods for data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring a feminist, intersectional approach.
- The proposal should include a detailed schedule for data collection, report compilation, case study creation, and dissemination activities.
- Define specific activities, milestones, and outputs for each phase of the project.
- References from past projects of a similar nature, particularly in South Sudan.
- A clear budget proposal, with cost breakdown for each activity.
- Organizational Profile including background of the organization, mission, and experience in gender and peacebuilding work.
For more information, visit SIHA Network.