The contract will provide expertise in the field of Security Sector Governance (SSG) to complement EU's engagement in support to the security sector of partner countries. It will enhance the implementation of the EU SSR Strategic framework (2016) and its revision (2025). The purpose of the contract is to support politically informed and locally owned Security Sector Reform (SSR) processes in partner countries that enhance accountability, inclusivity, and public trust in security forces. This will primarily be achieved through provision of technical expertise. Various activities are foreseen, including deployment of relevant experts to undertake research, analysis and advisory activities, provision of training and capacity-building activities to national authorities and regional/international organisations, information sessions for EU entities, etc.