MembershipRegistration Process
Review the requirements and prepare your documents before starting your application. This ensures a smooth registration process.
Who Can Be a Member?
The following criteria must be met to qualify for membership
Not Eligible
International organisations, businesses, NGOs without full-time presence in South Sudan, or for-profit NGOs may not apply for membership.
Member Benefits
What you gain by becoming a member of the South Sudan NGO Forum
Information Sharing & Communication
Access our unique information network ensuring effective, transparent sharing of information relevant to members and external stakeholders.
Coordination
Coordinate NGO activities through various meetings and relationships with external stakeholders.
Representation & Advocacy
We represent member interests in external meetings, policy discussions, advocacy meetings, and lobbying on issues of common interest.
Safety & Security
Receive accessible and timely security and access-related information, advice, and best practices.
Networking & Local NGO Development
Benefit from capacity building programs and engagement with INGOs and donors through our specialized Local NGO Forum.
Application Process
How your organization can apply for membership
Complete Application Form
Fill out the online application form with all required organization details and documentation.
Secretariat Review
NGO Forum Secretariat reviews your organization details for completeness and accuracy.
Steering Committee Vetting
Present a brief description of your organization and activities for vetting/endorsement by the Steering Committee (meets every 2 weeks).
Country Directors Vote
Present to the monthly Country Directors group, after which membership is voted upon.
Observer Member Status
In certain circumstances, organizations can apply for observer membership which allows use of forum services but without voting rights. Observer membership applications must be accompanied by a letter explaining the reasons for seeking observer status, which is then reviewed by the Steering Committee.
Required Information
Please prepare the following information before starting your application. Fields marked with * are required.
Organization Basic Information
- •Organization Name*
- •Organization Acronym/Short Name*
- •Organization Type (National/International)*
- •Short Brief of Your Organization*
- •RRC Certificate Serial Number & Expiry Date*
- •RRC Certificate Upload (PDF or Image)*
- •Year Operations Began in South Sudan*
- •Headquarter Country*
- •Postal Address*
- •Website
Contact & Staffing Information
- •Organization Representative & Contacts*
- •Alternate Representative & Contacts*
- •Operating Budgets*
- •Number of International Staff*
- •Number of National Staff*
- •Number of Relocatable Staff*
- •South Sudan HQ Physical Address*
- •South Sudan Office Location*
- •NGO Vehicle Number Plate
Partnerships & Code of Conduct
- •Ministries with Signed MOU
- •Ministries without Signed MOU
- •PSEA Policy and Reporting Lines
- •Codes of Conduct
- •Global Networks
Operational Presence
- •Sector/Cluster*
- •County of Operation*
- •Project Intended Start Year*
Membership Period
Important information about membership renewal
Membership renewal/payment is done on a yearly basis. Renewal notifications are usually sent to members in January.
Renewal requires completion of the same application form as first-time members to ensure your organization's information is up to date.
Annual Membership Fee: $200
Less than $17/month for complete access to all benefits
Ready to Apply?
Once you've prepared all the required documents, proceed to complete your registration application.
Proceed to Application FormComplete the multi-step registration form
Have questions about membership?
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