SS-IGF Secretariat

The South Sudan Internet Governance Forum (SS-IGF) Secretariat is the operational coordination team responsible for the planning, implementation, and day-to-day management of SS-IGF activities.

The Secretariat supports stakeholder engagement, event logistics, communications, documentation, and the publication of SS-IGF outcomes. It works closely with the SS-IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), partners, and stakeholders to ensure that SS-IGF remains inclusive, transparent, and aligned with national priorities and global IGF principles.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

The SS-IGF Secretariat is responsible for:

  • Coordinating the planning and delivery of the annual SS-IGF Forum
  • Supporting the development of the SS-IGF programme and thematic agenda
  • Organizing stakeholder consultations and coordination meetings
  • Supporting communications, publicity, and stakeholder outreach
  • Coordinating event logistics and operational arrangements
  • Supporting the South Sudan School on Internet Governance (SS-SIG) programme
  • Documenting outcomes and producing official SS-IGF reports
  • Strengthening partnerships and resource mobilization efforts
  • Facilitating linkages with regional and global IGF processes
  • Ensuring inclusive participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and underserved communities

SS-IGF Secretariat Members

The SS-IGF Secretariat is composed of a multistakeholder team supporting programme coordination, communications, logistics, capacity-building, and reporting activities.

Secretariat Leadership

  • Eng. Unguec Stephen Ilario – National Communication Authority (NCA) (Government) – Head of Secretariat / SS-IGF Chair

Programme and Content Coordination

  • Nelson Kwaje – Digital Rights Frontlines (Civil Society) – Programme Coordination Lead
  • Denaya Dennis – University of Juba (Academia) – Content Development & Research Support

Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Eva Yai – GoGirls ICT Initiative (Civil Society) – Communications & Outreach
  • Yine Yenki – GoGirls ICT Initiative (Civil Society) – Stakeholder Engagement & Inclusion

Capacity Building (SS-SIG Coordination)

  • Richard Mawa – Internet Society South Sudan Chapter (Civil Society) – SS-SIG Coordination & Documentation

Partnerships and Private Sector Engagement

  • Paul Buru – ICT Society (Private Sector) – Private Sector Liaison & Partnerships

Legal and Policy Support

  • Wani Steven – WITNESS LAW (Civil Society) – Legal & Policy Advisory Support

Logistics and Operations Support

  • Poni Henry – Banat Initiative for Leadership & Digital Development (Civil Society) – Logistics & Operations Support

Secretariat Entity and Partner Conveners

The SS-IGF process is coordinated through a multistakeholder convening structure. The Secretariat function is currently performed by Koneta Hub, which supports coordination, stakeholder engagement, programme support, and administrative facilitation for SS-IGF activities.

The SS-IGF process is further supported through partnership convening by the Internet Society (ISOC) South Sudan Chapter, which contributes to community mobilization, technical engagement, and capacity-building initiatives, including support to the South Sudan School on Internet Governance (SS-SIG).

Working with Partners

The SS-IGF Secretariat welcomes collaboration with national institutions, private sector actors, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and development partners to strengthen South Sudan’s internet governance ecosystem and advance inclusive digital transformation.

Contact the Secretariat

For partnerships, sponsorship, participation, collaboration, or official communication, please contact the SS-IGF Secretariat through the following channels:

Email: info@ssigf.org.ss

Call for Support and Collaboration

Organizations and partners interested in supporting SS-IGF activities through sponsorship, training, mentorship, technical support, or joint initiatives are encouraged to reach out to the SS-IGF Secretariat.