Background
The USAID Ingobyi Activity seeks to hire a consultant (firm or individual) to lead the design and development of an electronic program monitoring system.
The USAID Ingobyi Activity is a five-year cooperative agreement to improve the quality of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) and malaria services, in a sustainable manner with the goal of reducing infant and maternal mortality in Rwanda. The USAID Ingobyi Activity builds upon the tremendous gains Rwanda has made as well as previous USAID investments in the health sector. USAID Ingobyi Activity aims to contribute to the reduction of infant and maternal mortality and the incidence of malaria in Rwanda. The Activity partners with the GOR to build on the country’s achievements, guided by national health strategies, goals, objectives, and data. The Activity is not just building capacity and capability but aims to achieve a shared understanding of the patterns and systemic structures that underlie the health system and where and how to bring about measurable sustainable improvements. It is expected that efforts will generate a virtuous cycle that produces a stronger health system.
Summary of the assignment
The consultant will be responsible for the design and development of a user-centered web-based application that will facilitate documentation of internal processes for Ingobyi Activity. He/she will support the conceptualization, development, design, and testing of an online platform in consultation with the project staff. The incumbent will use a variety of advanced software applications, techniques, and tools to develop and rollout a user-friendly and interactive program monitoring tool. The consultant will develop micro-site templates, advise on server deployment, apply up to date and latest front-end tools, demonstrate mastery of mobile-first approach to web development, bootstrap 4, Gulp, Git, NPM, Adobe CC, PHP, MYSQL, MongoDB, framework SYMFONY, LARAVEL and will have excellent knowledge of CSS, HTML, and Javascript. All work will be done in consultation with the project staff.
Key tasks
- Participate in an introductory meeting with the Ingobyi Activity team to learn more about the project, clarify tasks and expectations.
- Submit an inception note outlining the road map for developing the online program management application.
- Recommend appropriate software and hardware required to design and launch the application.
- Design and launch the program monitoring application.
- Test applications and incorporate user feedback.
- Provide training for at least 100 users either remotely or in person.
- Undertake any required upgrades/updates during the first 1 year in operation.
- Undertake any required maintenance and troubleshooting during the first year in operation either remotely or on-site.
- Submit a final assignment report.
- Design and submit a draft and final user-guides based on feedback from the Ingobyi team.
Required skills, knowledge and abilities
- Experience in programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, PHP, XHTML, and JavaScript.
- Strong experience in frameworks, including CODEIGNITER, NodeJs, ReactJs, Angular 6.
- Demonstrated experience in database management systems such as MySQL, MongoDB, PL/SQL, and oracle.
- Familiarity with programming using Digital Object Architecture.
Qualifications
Degree or higher in computer science or information technology.
Required Experience
- At least 8 years of combined IT and front-end web apps experience.
- Experience with application development and markup languages and principles.
- Demonstrated experience designing similar applications for development organizations or projects.
- Knowledge of project monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience in digital health solutions, especially with Mobile Technology.
- Prior experience with USAID funded projects.
- Knowledge of English and French.
Expected deliverables
- Draft electronic platform for use during the testing phase
- Revised/Final electronic platform ready for use
- User guide for the platform
- The orientation of all staff on the use of the electronic platform
Key contacts
The consultant will work under the close supervision of the Project’s Technical Director and the Chief Finance Officer.
Timeframe
This consultancy is based on deliverables and is expected to be completed before December 2020. The draft online platform for trial should be available by August 31st, 2020 while a revised and final version should be available by September 30th, 2020. The consultant will develop a user guide and provide orientation to project staff on the use of the platform as well as address any arising issues within the first year, particularly between October and December 2020.
How to apply
Interested applicants are requested to submit electronic copies of their technical and financial proposals (in English), by July 24th, 2020 to ingobyiprocurement@intrahealth.org with the subject “consultant to develop an electronic program monitoring system”
Selection criteria
Applications will be assessed on cost reasonableness (30%) and technical competence (70%).
In the proposal, the applicant (individual or firm) should explain how he/she intends to carry out the work and should include the following:
- Updated CV, highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.
- Description of consultant’s experience in similar assignments.
- Contacts of three former clients/referees who can be contacted for a reference.
- Proposed schedule for the assignment.
- Proposed budget.
