Call for Expressions of Interest: Security Management for Field Visits Consultancy
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the humanitarian aid sector. Located in Switzerland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 15, 2027.
Published through ReliefWeb Consultancies, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for consulting in the humanitarian aid sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Switzerland
Call for Expressions of Interest: Security Management for Field Visits Consultancy
Organization
Swiss Solidarity
Posted
26 May 2026
Closing date
15 Jun 2027
Introduction
Fondation Suisse de la Chaîne du Bonheur (Swiss Solidarity), based in Geneva, Switzerland, carries out fundraising campaigns for the victims of natural disasters and humanitarian crises in partnership with the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SSR/SRG) and supports humanitarian relief and reconstruction projects, mainly carried out by its Swiss NGO partners. Swiss Solidarity’s current main contexts of intervention are Ukraine, the Middle East, Soudan and Myanmar.
Background and Objectives
The foundation wishes to review and strengthen its arrangements to ensure the safety and security of its staff members when travelling abroad. About two to three visits to humanitarian contexts, for fact-finding, monitoring and communication purposes, are carried out each year. Swiss Solidarity staff are often hosted by partner NGOs.
Tasks
SwS is seeking a consultant for the following tasks
Assess the security culture within the organisation
The consultant is expected to assess the security culture of the organisation, considering its responsibility under duty of care, and to make recommendations.
Review the current safety and security framework for field visits
The consultant is expected to review the existing arrangements and procedures, including the security event and incident management protocol, and to propose revised or new guidelines and protocols for field visits.
Design and test a crisis management procedure
The consultant should propose a procedure and the assignment of roles and responsibilities for the management at headquarter level of security incidents affecting staff members travelling on field visits. Additionally, the consultant should organise and facilitate a training session in the form of a simulation exercise for the procedure.
Outputs
A short report presenting the results of the review and assessment of the organisation’s security culture and of its current safety and security framework for field visits, with recommendations for improvements.
Security management guidelines for field visits (maximum 3 pages).
Crisis management guidelines and checklists.
Facilitation of a tailored practical training session on the crisis management framework with a simulation exercise for key personnel.
Requirements
Substantial experience in the role of security adviser for humanitarian organisations
Knowledge of security frameworks of major Swiss humanitarian NGOs
Fluency in English and at least passive knowledge of French
Time, duration and location
The total workload for this role is estimated at about ten working days. The work is expected to be carried out at Swiss Solidarity headquarters in Geneva in the third quarter of 2026.
How to apply
Bid instructions
Bidders should submit the following:
A cover letter (max. one page) outlining the qualifications to apply and confirming the availability.
CV of consultant (max three pages).
Examples of previous relevant work (if available)
A financial proposal detailing the daily rate and number of days by task
Submission of offers
Bids should be submitted by 24h00 (Geneva time) on 14 June 2026 to: jobs@swiss-solidarity.org with the subject “Security management consultancy”.
Please find full TOR under the following link
https: //www.swiss-solidarity.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Offres_d_emploi/TOR_security_management.pdf
Job details
Country
Switzerland
Source
Swiss Solidarity
Type
Consultancy
Career category
Monitoring and Evaluation
Years of experience
10+ years
Theme
Protection and Human Rights
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Bid instructions
Bidders should submit the following:
A cover letter (max. one page) outlining the qualifications to apply and confirming the availability.
CV of consultant (max three pages).
Examples of previous relevant work (if available)
A financial proposal detailing the daily rate and number of days by task
Submission of offers
Bids should be submitted by 24h00 (Geneva time) on 14 June 2026 to: jobs@swiss-solidarity.org with the subject “Security management consultancy”.
Please find full TOR under the following link
https: //www.swiss-solidarity.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Offres_d_emploi/TOR_security_management.pdf
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from ReliefWeb Consultancies and was originally published on May 26, 2026. Last refreshed 52 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Swiss Solidarity
Swiss Solidarity has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Humanitarian & Emergency Response. All notices are published for Switzerland. Notices are distributed via ReliefWeb Consultancies. Most recent publication: May 26, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Switzerland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 15, 2027. You have 271 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Swiss Solidarity in Switzerland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Humanitarian & Emergency Response sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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