Consultant: Digital Security Assessment & Organizational Profile & Database Collection

Employment Type: Short-Term Consultancy
Duration: 12 Working Days
Remuneration: Negotiable Daily Consultancy Rate
Application Deadline: 15 October 2026

SHIVYAWATA (Shirikisho la Vyama vya Watu Wenye Ulemavu Tanzania) is seeking a qualified and experienced Digital Security and Organizational Assessment Consultant to conduct a comprehensive digital security assessment and organizational profiling exercise covering its 12 member Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs).

Established in 1992, SHIVYAWATA is the national umbrella federation representing 12 member OPDs in Tanzania.

The consultancy supports a project aimed at strengthening collective protection, digital security, institutional capacity and organizational resilience among member organizations.

The successful Consultant will establish an updated organizational database, assess existing digital security practices, identify vulnerabilities and institutional gaps, and recommend practical interventions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Organizational Profile and Database Development

• Collect and verify organizational registration, identification and contact information for 12 member OPDs.

• Document organizational leadership, staffing, governance, membership and geographical coverage.

• Assess mandates, programmes, expertise, partnerships and institutional capacity.

• Review financial resources, assets, equipment and operational capabilities.

• Assess statutory compliance, registration and reporting requirements.

• Document stakeholder engagement, advocacy, policy and communication activities.

• Develop a comprehensive, accurate and organized database of member organizations.

• Identify institutional challenges, capacity gaps and opportunities for collaboration.

2. Digital Security Assessment

• Assess organizational computers, mobile devices, networks and other digital equipment.

• Evaluate password management, account protection and authentication practices.

• Review email, messaging and communication security.

• Assess data protection, information management and backup procedures.

• Evaluate social media and online account security.

• Review internet connectivity and network protection practices.

• Assess digital security incidents, response mechanisms and recovery procedures.

• Evaluate staff cybersecurity awareness and training needs.

• Review existing digital security policies and governance arrangements.

• Identify vulnerabilities, categorize security risks and recommend priority improvements.

Important: The Consultant must not collect passwords, authentication codes, recovery codes, private keys or other sensitive digital credentials.

3. Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting

• Conduct physical visits and assessments at the 12 member OPD offices.

• Facilitate interviews and structured discussions with organizational representatives.

• Administer SHIVYAWATA's two prescribed assessment tools.

• Review and verify supporting organizational documentation.

• Conduct digital security scoring and risk analysis.

• Compile, clean, validate and analyze collected data.

• Prepare comprehensive findings and actionable recommendations.

• Maintain confidentiality and responsible information-handling practices throughout the assignment.

Expected Deliverables

The Consultant will be responsible for producing:

1. Completed organizational profiles and a consolidated database covering all 12 member OPDs.

2. Completed digital security assessments for all 12 organizations.

3. Digital security risk analysis identifying vulnerabilities, risk levels and priority interventions.

4. Organizational capacity analysis covering strengths, gaps, resources, expertise and institutional needs.

5. A consolidated assessment report presenting findings from both assessments.

6. Practical recommendations for capacity strengthening, digital security and organizational resilience.

7. Cleaned, validated and organized assessment data in the format agreed with SHIVYAWATA.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Requirements

• University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, Organizational Development or a related discipline.

• Demonstrable experience in organizational assessments, database development, digital security assessments or related consultancy assignments.

• Sound understanding of information management, data collection and organizational systems.

• Practical knowledge of cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities and digital protection practices.

• Strong analytical, data management and professional report-writing skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and interviewing skills.

• Ability to work independently and deliver quality results within tight deadlines.

Added Advantages

• Previous experience working with NGOs, civil society organizations or Organizations of Persons with Disabilities.

• Experience conducting multi-organization assessments.

• Experience using digital data collection tools, database systems and assessment frameworks.

Key Competencies

• Cybersecurity risk identification and analysis.

• Organizational assessment and institutional capacity evaluation.

• Data accuracy, verification and quality assurance.

• Stakeholder engagement and participatory facilitation.

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

• Confidentiality and professional

Working Arrangements

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with visits to the 12 member organizations as required.

Assignment Duration: 12 working days.

Consultancy Fee: Negotiable, based on the Consultant's proposed daily rate.

Reporting: The Consultant will report to the Project Lead for technical coordination, assessment progress and data quality, and to the Secretary General for strategic guidance and final approval of deliverables.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should prepare and submit the following documents:

1. Cover Letter: Explaining suitability, relevant experience and understanding of the assignment.

2. Updated CV: Highlighting qualifications, previous consultancy assignments and relevant technical expertise.

3. Financial Proposal: Clearly indicating the proposed daily consultancy rate.

Application Deadline: 15 October 2026

Only three days remain until the stated deadline as of 12 October 2026.

Employer: SHIVYAWATA, Tanzania Federation of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities.