Uganda

 

Issued by: Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET)
Deadline for Applications: 27 December 2025
Location: Uganda (with possible virtual engagements)
Duration: January – March 2026

Background

Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) is a leading organisation advocating for digital rights, gender equality, and inclusive internet governance in Uganda and across Africa. As the current 2021–2025 Strategic Plan nears completion, WOUGNET seeks to develop a forward-looking Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 that aligns with emerging trends in technology, gender justice, and policy advocacy.

This process will strengthen WOUGNET’s internal capacity, governance, and sustainability, ensuring that the organisation remains responsive to community needs and global developments in digital rights.

Scope of Work

The consultant will lead and facilitate a participatory strategic planning process, including:

  1. Desk Review
    • Analyse WOUGNET’s 2021–2025 Strategic Plan and relevant governance documents.
    • Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
  2. Internal Review Workshop (3 days)
    • Facilitate sessions with WOUGNET staff and board to evaluate past performance and lessons learned.
  3. Stakeholder Consultations (4 days)
    • Engage WOUGNET members, CSOs, grassroots women, and partners to gather priorities for 2026–2030.
  4. Drafting Workshop (5 days)
    • Co-create the new Strategic Plan with WOUGNET staff, board, and key stakeholders.
    • Develop updated vision, mission, strategic goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and implementation framework.
  5. Validation Meetings (3 days)
    • Incorporate inputs after the presentation and refining of the draft strategic plan based on stakeholder feedback.
  6. Finalisation
    • Produce a comprehensive Strategic Plan document (digital and print-ready).
    • Ensure professional design and layout for dissemination overseen by ED and Communications Lead.

Deliverables

  • Reviewed and documented analysis of the 2021–2025 Strategic Plan.
  • Stakeholder consultation report.
  • Draft Strategic Plan 2026–2030.
  • Final validated and approved Strategic Plan (professionally designed and formatted).
  • 50 printed copies and a digital version for dissemination.

Consultant Profile

  • Proven expertise in organisational development and strategic planning.
  • Experience working with non-profit organisations, preferably in gender and digital rights advocacy.
  • Strong facilitation and participatory planning skills.
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and communication abilities.
  • Familiarity with intersectional approaches and inclusive planning.

 

Application Process

Interested consultants should submit:

  • Technical Proposal (methodology, work plan, timeline).
  • Financial Proposal (professional fees).
  • CV highlighting relevant experience.
  • Two references from similar assignments.

Send applications to: mgt@wougnet.org  by 27 December 2025.
Subject line: Consultancy for WOUGNET Strategic Plan 2026–2030

Timeline

  • Start Date: January 19, 2026
  • End Date: March 30, 2026
  • Key activities include workshops, consultations, drafting, validation, and finalisation.

Are you passionate about digital rights, privacy, and feminist futures? Do you possess the skills to delve into the complex world of spyware and digital surveillance? Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET), with support from the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), is seeking a curious and committed consultant (or consultancy team) to lead groundbreaking research on the impact of surveillance technologies on women journalists, human rights defenders, and women leaders in Uganda.

Why this matters

From spyware creeping into private devices to biometric IDs and facial recognition tracking movements, surveillance is becoming a silent weapon against civic voices, especially women. These practices don’t just invade privacy; they silence advocacy, shrink civic space, and threaten democracy. Yet, too many stories remain untold, too many harms undocumented. This research seeks to bring them to light.

Scope of work

The consultant will:

  • Map the landscape of spyware and surveillance technologies used in Uganda, focusing on their gendered impact.
  • Document lived experiences of women journalists, human rights defenders, and leaders through testimonies, case studies, and narratives.
  • Analyse surveillance mechanisms (state and private actors), identifying patterns, risks, and emerging trends.
  • Uncover knowledge gaps and propose areas for future advocacy and research.
  • Produce a comprehensive report with evidence-based recommendations to inform policy, advocacy, and capacity building.

Deliverables

A polished research report that is rigorous, gender-sensitive, accessible to both policymakers and activists, and ready for public dissemination by 20th December 2025.

Who we are looking for

  • Solid research experience in digital rights, surveillance, or related fields (bonus if with a gender/feminist lens).
  • Strong qualitative and/or mixed-methods research skills, including interviewing vulnerable groups with sensitivity and ethics.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, compelling narratives.
  • Familiarity with Uganda’s digital and political landscape (East African/regional expertise desirable).
  • A flair for connecting data, people, and policy because this is not just research but a storytelling for justice.

Timeline

  • Submission of draft report by 30th November, 2025.
  • Submission of final report by 20th December, 2025.

How to apply

Send us by 22nd October, 2025:

  • A short proposal (max. 5 pages) outlining your approach, methodology, and work plan.
  • A financial proposal (in USD, inclusive of taxes).
  • Your CV (and that of any team member/s).
  • Two samples of similar work (reports, articles, briefs).
  • Applications should be sent to: “info@wougnet.org” while copying in  “mgt@wougnet.org” with the subject line: “Consultancy Application: Spyware & Surveillance Research.”

Please note that Women and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is not just a consultancy, it’s a chance to help women reclaim the net, push back against digital repression, and spark feminist digital futures.

Background 

Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in Uganda and across the region continue to face growing threats to their digital, physical, and psychosocial security. These challenges undermine their activism, resilience, and wellbeing. To respond, WOUGNET is implementing Reclaiming Our Spaces: Holistic Security and Strategies for WHRDs in Uganda, an initiative aimed at strengthening the security of WHRDs through collective strategies, training, and knowledge resources. 

Assignment 

WOUGNET seeks to engage a qualified consultant (or team of consultants) to develop a Holistic Security Toolkit. This toolkit will be: 

  • Comprehensive and user-friendly addressing digital, physical, and psychosocial security. 
  • Co-created with WHRDs ensuring it reflects lived realities and feminist approaches. 
  • Practical and adaptable offering actionable tools for WHRDs in diverse contexts. 

The consultant will work closely with WOUGNET to design and facilitate consultative virtual engagements with WHRDs across regions to inform the toolkit content. 

Key Deliverables 

  1. Inception report and workplan. 
  2. Consultative virtual engagements with WHRDs across regions. 
  3. Draft holistic security toolkit. 
  4. Brief presentation of the toolkit to WOUGNET and partners. 

Required Qualifications 

  • Proven expertise in digital, physical, and psychosocial security for HRDs/WHRDs. 
  • Experience in participatory/feminist methodologies and co-creation processes. 
  • Strong facilitation skills, especially in virtual/online consultations. 
  • Excellent writing and communication skills in English (knowledge of local languages is an asset). 
  • Familiarity with the Ugandan/East African WHRDs context preferred. 

Application Process 

Interested and qualified consultants should submit: 

A technical and financial proposal (combined in one PDF document not exceeding 3 pages), highlighting approach, methodology, experience, and total cost. 

NB: Financial proposals will be evaluated based on the total funds available for the assignment and WOUGNET will enter negotiations with the best-evaluated consultant. 

A detailed Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages) highlighting similar assignments. 

Submission of the technical, financial proposal, and Curriculum Vitae should be e-mailed to info@wougnet.org and cc: mgt@wougnet.org, Subject: Reclaiming Our Spaces: Holistic Security and Strategies for WHRDS in Uganda  

Deadline for submission is on or before 5:00 PM EAT on 1st October 2025

In case of any queries please contact:mgt@wougnet.org. 

Note: Any data collected during this consultancy will be used solely for WOUGNET’s project purposes and will not be shared with third parties without permission. 

WOUGNET (Women of Uganda Network) invites you to contribute to a magazine under our Our Voices, Our Futures (OVOF) initiative where art meets activism to dismantle oppressive social norms in the digital age. 

We are producing a collaborative magazine that uses art, media, and cultural expression to counter dominant narratives that reinforce gender inequality and other forms of oppression. This is your opportunity to share your voice and shape alternative discourses that empower, liberate, and inspire. 

What We’re Looking For: 

We are calling on artists, writers, media producers, poets, feminists, and cultural practitioners to submit creative work that: 

  • It confronts harmful social norms and gender-based oppression online and offline. 
  • Celebrates feminist resistance and reimagines inclusive futures. 
  • Uses creative mediums such as: 
  • Poetry, spoken word 
  • Short fiction and essays 
  • Visual art (illustration, painting, collage) 
  • Photography 
  • Comics and graphic stories 
  • Music and sound art 
  • Video or short films 
  • Hybrid or multimedia work 

We particularly encourage submissions that center intersectional feminist narratives, challenge digital gender-based violence, and celebrate the power of African cultural expression. 

Why Contribute? 

  • Be featured in a print and digital magazine distributed across Uganda and online. 
  • Connect with a network of creators, artists, and activists. 
  • Amplify your work on platforms that challenge oppressive systems. 
  • Help shape a cultural archive of resistance, transformation, and hope. 

Submission Guidelines: 

  • Original and unpublished work only. 
  • Submit your piece(s) as a Word document, PDF, or media file (for visual/audio/video work). 
  • Include a short artist bio (max 150 words) and a brief note (max 100 words) on how your work contributes to counter-discourse. 
  • Multiple submissions are welcome. 

Submit via: https://forms.office.com/r/Du1NM66fSL Deadline for submissions: 30th June 2025
 

1. Introduction

The Civil Society in Uganda Participation Program (CUSP) is a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at  creating a vibrant and resilient civil society and fostering an enabling environment for women-led Civil Society Organizations in Uganda, particularly among marginalised and underrepresented groups.

Implemented in partnership with national and grassroots organisations, CUSP has engaged in various activities including advocacy campaigns, legal and policy dialogue, and awareness-raising on digital and offline rights.

As the project nears its conclusion, an end-of-project evaluation is needed to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency impact, and sustainability of interventions related to women’s freedom of expression and access to information.  

  1. Background

Uganda has made significant strides in recognizing and protecting women’s rights, both domestically and through international commitments. The 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda guarantees equality and non-discrimination based on gender under Article 21. Additionally, Uganda is a signatory to various international treaties and conventions such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women  (CEDAW).

Despite the existence of  such legal frameworks, there remains a need to address gender disparities and ensure that women are considered in policy formulation processes. Women in  Uganda still face numerous challenges for example Technology facilitated Gender-Based Violence. The right to freedom of expression is provided for in Uganda’s Constitution, recognizing the importance of a free press and open public discourse. However, in practice, this right is sometimes restricted, especially concerning dissenting voices and criticism of the government.

Despite the implementation of laws such as the Computer Misuse Act, the rise of online spaces has provided new avenues for expression and access to information. However, it has also brought about new challenges, including online gender-based violence and the spread of gendered misinformation. Challenges and misuse of these laws still persist in the implementation. Many citizens, especially those in rural areas, still struggle to access essential information due to factors such as limited infrastructure, low levels of literacy, and language barriers. Marginalised groups, including women, persons with disabilities, and rural communities, often face additional hurdles in accessing information that directly impacts their lives.

3 . Purpose of the Consultancy

WOUGNET seeks to engage an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Consultant to conduct a comprehensive end-of-project evaluation. The consultant will assess project outcomes, identify lessons learned, and provide actionable recommendations to inform future programming and policy engagement.

4. Scope of Work

The consultant will be expected to:

  • To assess the extent to which the project achieved its intended objectives, particularly in relation to enhancing women’s freedom of expression and access to information.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of project implementation strategies and partnerships.
  • To determine the impact and sustainability of the project on target beneficiaries, especially structurally silenced women.

5. Duration and Timeline

The assignment is expected to take 20 working days, from the contract signing date. Key dates will be agreed upon at the inception meeting. The assignment is expected to run between June to july 2025.

7. Deliverables

  • Prepare an Inception report including  methodology,  data collection tools and proposed work plan.
  • Prepare a field  report ncluding  raw data set,photos, transcripts nd vidoes where need be.
  • Prepare a draft assessement report,  and present preliminary findings to WOUGNET and partners.
  • Prepare a final evaluation report (max 25 pages excluding annexes) including feedback generated from the presentations of preliminary findings, final tools used, informed consent forms, references.

Annexes: Tools used, stakeholder list, photos (where relevant), references.

8. Required Qualifications and Experience

WOUGNET is looking for a competent consultant/ resource person with proven experience in undertaking similar assignments including but not limited to   

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Policy, or related fields. A postgraduate diploma  or Master’s in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
  • At least 4  years of experience in participatory evaluation methods and tools to conduct project evaluations, preferably in gender, governance, human rights, or women’s empowerment programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of gender equality, civic space, freedom of expression, and access to information in Uganda.
  • Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills and Ability to deliver high-quality outputs within agreed deadlines.

9. Application Process

Interested and qualified consultants should submit: 

  • A technical and financial proposal (combined in one PDF document not exceeding 5 pages), highlighting approach, methodology, experience, and total cost. 
  • NB: Financial proposals will be evaluated based on the total funds available for the assignment and WOUGNET will enter negotiations with the best-evaluated consultant. 
  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages) highlighting similar assignments.
  • Two samples of previous evaluation reports or similar work.

Submission of the technical, financial proposal, and Curriculum Vitae should be e-mailed to info@wougnet.org and cc: mgt@wougnet.org, Subject: CUSP M&E Consultant 2025.

Deadline for submission is on or before 5:00 PM EAT on Monday 26th  May, 2025.

Introduction 

Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) is a non-governmental organisation initiated in May 2000 by several women’s organisations in Uganda to develop and promote the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) among women as tools to share information and address issues collectively. WOUGNET envisions an inclusive and just society where women and girls are enabled to use ICTs for sustainable development. 

In partnership with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), WOUGNET is implementing the Our Voices, Our Futures (OVOF) project. This project seeks to transform the status of women, especially those who have historically been silenced. OVOF collaborates with women’s rights organisations, feminist movements, structurally silenced communities, and various actors including artists, cultural leaders, the media, and policymakers to create enabling environments for women’s agency and voice. 

Background 

Structurally silenced women in Uganda including; women human rights defenders (WHRDs), women with disabilities, sex workers, and women from rural and indigenous communities face mounting challenges due to increasing State surveillance, invasive data collection practices, unjust privacy violations, and deliberate internet/network disruptions. These systemic challenges are compounded by a legal and policy framework that lacks robust safeguards for the digital rights of women, especially those most marginalised. 

Although Uganda’s legal landscape includes instruments such as the 1995 Constitution (Articles 21 and 33), the Data Protection and Privacy Act of 2019, and the Computer Misuse Act of 2011, these laws have often been applied selectively or failed to adequately consider the gendered impact of digital rights violations. Recognising the urgent need for reform and informed advocacy, WOUGNET seeks to develop a comprehensive policy brief to analyse existing laws and policies related to surveillance, privacy, data protection, and network disruptions, with a feminist and intersectional lens. 

Main Objective 

To develop a comprehensive, evidence-based policy brief that analyses surveillance, data protection and privacy, and network disruption laws and practices in Uganda and their impact on structurally silenced women, with practical and inclusive recommendations for advocacy and reform. 

Specific Objectives 

  • To identify and analyse the gendered impact of surveillance, privacy violations, data misuse, and network disruptions on structurally silenced women in Uganda. 
  • To consult with 15 structurally silenced women and activists to gather lived experiences, issues, and recommendations. 
  • To develop a policy brief with clear, actionable recommendations targeting state and non-state actors. 
  • To disseminate and validate the policy brief in a follow-up workshop facilitated by WOUGNET, incorporating feedback from a diverse group of stakeholders. 

Scope of the Assignment 

Submit an inception report with a detailed work plan and methodology. 

Facilitate one virtual workshop with 15 structurally silenced women and activists to collect evidence, views, and recommendations from participants. This will be organised by WOUGNET with your support. 

Draft a policy brief analysing the relevant legal and policy frameworks with a gender and human rights lens. 

Attend and present findings at a second physical workshop organised by WOUGNET for validation and feedback from stakeholders, including policymakers and WHRDs. 

Finalise the policy brief incorporating stakeholder inputs. 

Duration of the Assignment 

The consultant shall complete this assignment within 20 working days, inclusive of both workshops and submission of the final policy brief. No extensions will be granted. 

Deliverables 

Inception report with detailed methodology and schedule. 

Virtual workshop facilitated with 15 structurally silenced women and activists. 

Draft policy brief submitted for review. 

Participation and presentation at the validation workshop convened by WOUGNET. 

Qualifications and Required Competencies for the Consultant 

WOUGNET is looking for a competent consultant/ resource person with the requisite training, knowledge, skills, and proven experience in undertaking similar assignments.   

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Law, ICT Policy, Human Rights, Social Sciences, or related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage. 
  • At least 5 years of experience in policy analysis, gender and digital rights, feminist research, or human rights advocacy. 
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating participatory consultations with marginalised groups. 
  • Proven record of developing impactful policy briefs or research reports on gender and digital rights. 
  • Strong understanding of Uganda’s legal and policy framework on ICT, privacy, surveillance, and digital freedoms. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.  
  • Ability to work efficiently and deliver outputs under the assignment within agreed timelines and deadlines 

Application Process 

Interested and qualified consultants should submit: 

A technical and financial proposal (combined in one PDF document not exceeding 5 pages), highlighting approach, methodology, experience, and total cost. 

NB: Financial proposals will be evaluated based on the total funds available for the assignment and WOUGNET will enter negotiations with the best-evaluated consultant. 

A detailed Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages) highlighting similar assignments. 

Submission of the technical, financial proposal, and Curriculum Vitae should be e-mailed to info@wougnet.org and cc: mgt@wougnet.org, Subject: Our Voices, Our Futures Policy Brief 2025
Deadline for submission is on or before 5:00 PM EAT on 25th May 2025

Note: Feminists and Women Human Rights Defenders are strongly encouraged to apply. 

In case of any queries please contact:mgt@wougnet.org.  

Call for Proposal Applications for a Digital Security and Safety Consultant under the Our Voices, Our Futures (OVOF) Project

Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) is seeking proposals from consultants for the Our Voices, Our Futures (OVOF) Project. The aim is to enhance capacity-building workshops focused on digital safety and security for women human rights defenders.

Find the link to the Digital Security and Safety TOR here

About the Job

Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) is a non-governmental organization initiated in May 2000 by several women’s organizations in Uganda to develop the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) among women as tools to share information and address issues collectively. WOUGNET’s vision is an inclusive and just society where women and girls are enabled to use ICTs for sustainable development.

WOUGNET is looking to recruit a passionate individual to join our team to fill the vacant position in the capacity of Programme Manager, Information Sharing, and Networking.

Title: Programme Manager, Information Sharing and Networking.

Location: Head Office- Kampala.

Working hours: Full time

Starting date: July 2023

Duration: 12 months (renewable and possibly evolving towards permanent employment)

Key Function, Accountabilities, and Related Duties/tasks

  • Provide leadership in the development and implementation of WOUGNET’s Information Sharing and Networking program area to enable it to achieve its expected results.
  • Promote, represent, and communicate WOUGNET’s vision, mission, and values nationally and internationally.
  • Initiate linkages and partnerships between WOUGNET’s Information Sharing and Networking Programme and those of its national and international members and partners;
  • Lead in resource mobilization and participate in monitoring and evaluation and control of the organization’s expenditures – with particular emphasis on funding requirements and expenses associated with the Information Sharing and Networking Programme;
  • Promote good public relations and networking opportunities for WOUGNET.
  • Manage the Resource center, update information, and update the notice Board with any new information materials. Bringing to the attention of Program officers specific information materials pertinent to their programs.
  • Manage both internal and external communication of the organization in all programs, projects, and networks.

Required qualifications, competencies and experience

Qualifications

A Degree in Social Sciences, Public relations and International Diplomacy, Journalism, Mass Communication, Gender, and a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Professional experience

  • At least 5 years experience in a comparable position with references.
  • Postgraduate qualification in gender and development
  • Experience in conducting and managing group meetings and training is desired.
  • Fluency in the English language and advanced computer applications
  • Ability and willingness to move frequently in remote areas.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience in managing multicultural relationships and personalities.
  • Knowledge in gender issues analysis and rural development and/or poverty alleviation issues.
  • The candidate should be able to build and maintain partnerships, demonstrate self-awareness and ethical awareness, drive to achieve results for impact, be innovative and embrace change, manage ambiguity and complexity, think and act strategically and work collaboratively with others.

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How to Apply

All interested and qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply by submitting their application (CV, cover letter, copies of academic documents in pdf format) along with the contacts of three professional referees addressed to the Human Resource Department, Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) through email: recruitment@wougnet.org and copy in mgt@wougnet.org quoting the position applied for as the subject.

Applications should be received by 5.00 pm EAT on the 9th June 2023.

Please note: Application and curriculum vitae of not more than 5 pages should be attached in one PDF document. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

FEMALE applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to apply.

NOTE: WOUGNET does not accept any payment for providing jobs and ONLY online applications will be considered.

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