World Learning – QITABI 2: Developer/Programmer

World Learning – Quality Instruction towards Access and Basic Education Improvement” QITABI 2 Program Developer/Programmer (Backend, Frontend, and Database) Background USAID’s “Quality Instruction towards Access and Basic Education Improvement” (QITABI 2) is a five-year program seeking to improve learning outcomes for all students in public primary schools in Lebanon. Its activity targets an estimated 200,000 girls and boys, including those who are registered in second shifts of public schools. World Learning has an opening for a consultancy position a “Developer/Programmer” for its Beirut based USAID-funded Quality Instruction towards Access and Basic Education Improvement (QITABI 2) project in Lebanon. This position is for Lebanese nationals only. This consultancy is expected to be launched in July 2021 with an estimated duration of 6 months at the frequency of around 3 to 4 days per week (renewable upon satisfactory performance). The below scope is intended to be indicative of the overall consultancy contract. To apply: Please send your resume to recruitment@qitabi.org with the post title on the subject line along with a cover letter (in English) explaining why you are best qualified for this position with a sample of your work. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis on a rolling basis and qualified candidates should apply as soon as possible. Scope QITABI 2 is providing technical assistance and support to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education – MEHE, Directorate General of Education (DGE) – Direction d'Orientation Pédagogique et Scolaire (DOPS unit) for the enhancement and upgrade of an online coaching system building on DGE -DOPS Visit Information Management System (VIMS). The selected consultant will work at DGE – DOPS under the guidance of DOPS Director, in close coordination with QITABI IT Manager and will report to QITABI 2 Team Leader / System Analyst at DGE - DOPS. Responsibilities • Develop VIMS platform visual identity to become more attractive, especially enhance user satisfaction by improving the usability, and accessibility provided in the interaction between the user and the Portal different modules. • Modernize the technology behind the VIMS platform especially the back-office technology/user experience for high-speed data entry and sophisticated reports generation. • Develop an advanced content management system and database-driven features to add interactivity to VIMS platform. • Produce a responsive frontend website compatible with all existing devices (Large Screens, computers, tablets, mobile…) on different platforms (Multiple OS compatible) • Ensure proper handover by the production of the complete source code, all needed manuals for content management and others, including trainings. • Develop monthly progress reports. • Any additional tasks as needed. Expected deliverables and timeframe • Documentation: Comprehensive documentation including both technical and non-technical reports, and platform manuals. • The complete source-code of the platform as well as the CMS (if applicable). All source codes shall be under the ownership of MEHE including all third-party licenses. • The Database including tables, views, stored procedures, etc. • Testing: The VIMS platform is expected to be delivered bug-free and complying with the requirements. The consultant developer should ensure that the deliverables are of high quality and meet these four criteria: Technical/statistical robustness, programmatic relevance, Integrity and quality of analysis, and conflict sensitivity. • A training for DGE-DOPS team to use the CMS and the developed data entry tool. The bidder shall also provide technical training sessions for the technical and data entry team in the handover activity. All deliverables, and as applicable, shall be presented in one hard copy and one electronic soft copy, preferably in PDF format. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, web design or other related fields. • At least 5 years professional experience in web development and branding visual concepts. • Expert with CMS – open-source, proprietary and custom solutions. • Expert with SQL and database management system. • Expert with ASP.NET MVC codding language. • Experience working with designers and executing design concepts into web versions. • Excellent debugging and optimization skills. • Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Key Competencies: • Ability to consolidate information from multiple sources. • Able to prepare strategic information for decision makers. • Ability to work independently as well as good team player. • Excellent time management and ability to produce outputs as per agreed deadlines. World Learning is an equal employment opportunity committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.