Consultancy: Software Development (201224)
TextDeadline: December 20, 2024
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based and Africa-led research-to-policy institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a regional office in Dakar, Senegal. APHRC promotes evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) and supports the development of strong research leadership across sub-Saharan Africa.
APHRC is implementing a project on Strengthening Subnational Data Systems in Africa to improve evidence-based policymaking in Uganda, Niger, Senegal, and Burkina Faso. A key component involves designing sustainable data management systems to enhance data collection, access, and use at the subnational level.
APHRC invites proposals from experienced software development companies or individual consultants to design and develop a web-based application for data tracking, entry, and visualization.
Objective
Develop a centralized platform to enhance transparency and accountability in service delivery by improving data collection, visualization, and geo-tagged imagery for effective facility monitoring.
Scope of Work
1. Application Features
Data Entry and Management:
User-friendly forms for data input.
Role-based access control.
Data validation mechanisms.
Visualization:
Dynamic graphs and charts (bar, line, pie).
Interactive geo-location mapping.
Integration of satellite/street-level imagery.
Media Integration:
Upload and display geo-tagged facility photos.
2. Technical Requirements
Web-based application accessible via major browsers.
Responsive design for desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Secure database for data storage.
API integration for data import/export.
Adherence to GDPR and relevant data protection laws.
3. Reporting
Customizable reports exportable in PDF, Excel, and CSV.
Time-based and location-based report generation.
4. Administration and Support
Admin dashboard for system management.
User activity logs.
Regular updates and maintenance.
Proposal Requirements
Proposals must include:
Company Information
Name, address, and contact details.
Relevant experience with similar projects.
Technical Approach
Proposed technologies and frameworks.
Architecture and security measures.
Timeline and milestones.
Budget
Itemized cost breakdown (development, hosting, support).
Licensing costs (if applicable).
Team Information
Profiles of team members.
References for similar projects.
Additional Deliverables
User manuals and technical documentation.
Training for end-users and administrators.
Source code and database access.
Duration
The project duration is 35 days from the contract start date.
Submission Details
Interested applicants must submit proposals via email with the reference “Consultancy Software Development 201224” to:
Deadline: December 20, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Special Notice
APHRC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities can be arranged upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process.
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The African Population and Health Research Centre
The African Population and Health Research Centre is the continent’s premier research institution and think tank, generating evidence to drive policy action to improve the health and wellbeing of African people.
As a progressive African-led global research center invested in creating legacy impact, our work is centered in three integrated programmatic divisions:
Research: Our teams orient their research agendas to global and continental development priorities bringing independent evidence to the forefront of decisions supporting improved growth and development in the region. The center’s research priorities fall within six thematic units: Aging and Development; Education and Youth Empowerment; Health and Systems for Health; Maternal and Child Wellbeing; Population Dynamics and Sexual Reproductive Health and; Urbanization and Wellbeing in Africa. Anchoring the six is our Data, Measurement and Evaluation Unit providing internal support for robust data systems and outward looking technical assistance in program evaluation and data use.
Research capacity strengthening: Through strategic partnerships, the Center strives to nurture African research leadership by building a critical mass of researchers to meaningfully engage with policy actors in developing, reviewing and implementing policies and programs relevant to the continent’s development.
Policy engagement and communications: The Center builds relationships with key decision-making bodies at the national, regional and global levels to encompass engagements with government and non-government entities, as well as academic, advocacy and research institutions: all in service to our agenda of ensuring contextual, relevant and localized knowledge as a driver of change. Our goal is to become a continental model for robust, policy-oriented, rigorous research that emphasizes synergy and collaboration.
