REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Avenue Joseph Anoma, 01 B.P. 1387, Abidjan, CÔTE d’IVOIRE

Corporate IT Services Department (CHIS)

E-mail: IT_Recruitment@afdb.org

Telephone: (+225) 20 26 22 61/ (+225) 20 26 25 83

Expressions of interest are being requested for Junior Drupal Developer Brief description of the Assignment:

The main objective of the assignment will be mainly to assist the Business Solutions/Web team within CHIS in the implementation of e-Bank solution.

The services required under the assignment include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Work with the team on the upgrade of the Drupal CMS.
  • Design, development and deployment of new modules/components for the version 4 of e-Bank application including e-users, e-ads, e-tasks, e-archives e-correspondence, e-report, e-Missions, e-Forms etc…
  • Design, development and deployment of e-Bank Cloud and mobile applications linked to version 4;
  • Enhancement and maintenance of existing modules and functionalities;
  • Ensure the integrity of data transfer from version 3 to version 4.
  • Maintenance and revamping of other Drupal-based solutions for better integration with e-Bank application;
  • Deployment of e-Bank solution Bank-Wide and training of users.

 

Department issuing the request: Corporate Information Technology Services (CHIS)

Place of assignment: Abidjan /Cote D’Ivoire

Duration of the assignment: 12 months

Tentative Date of commencement: 15 February 2019.

Detailed Terms of reference for the assignment: The TOR is in annex 1 below

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 29 January 2019 at 17h00 Abidjan local time.

Applications to be submitted by email to: IT_Recruitment@AFDB.ORG

Any questions and requests for clarifications may be sent to: IT_Recruitment@AFDB.ORG

 

Please attach updated Curriculum Vitae on the basis of the template below:

MODEL CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

 

 

ANNEX 1: TERMS OF REFRENCE

RECRUITEMENT OF A JUNIOR DRUPAL DEVELOEPR

  1. BACKGROUND

1.1. African Development Bank Group

The African Development Bank Group (AFDB) is a regional multilateral development finance institution established in 1963 with a mandate to further the economic development and social progress of African countries, individually and collectively.

The Bank has approximately over 2000 staff members, who have been recruited from a wide geographic area only limited by membership in the Bank. There are currently 80 different nationalities from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas represented within the Bank making the institution multicultural in every sense of the word. The Bank has two official languages: English and French. It co-operates with a large network of international development partners.

1.2. Corporate Information Technology Services Department (CHIS)

The strategic objective of the Corporate IT Services department (CHIS) at the Bank is to align the IT delivery strategy along with the Bank’s business strategy, to increase the organizational effectiveness through efficient use of the Information Systems (IS). Under the leadership of the Bank’s Information System’s Director, CHIS department is mandated by the Bank to deliver the best possible IT services for Bank staff, and help achieve the results that will get the Bank closer to accomplishing its development goals.

  1. OBJECTIVE

The main objective of the assignment will be mainly to assist the Business Solutions/Web team within CHIS in the implementation of e-Bank solution.

  1. SCOPE OF THE SERVICES

The services required under the assignment include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Work with the team on the upgrade of the Drupal CMS.
  • Design, development and deployment of new modules/components for the version 4 of e-Bank application including e-users, e-ads, e-tasks, e-archives e-correspondence, e-report, e-Missions, e-Forms etc…
  • Design, development and deployment of e-Bank Cloud and mobile applications linked to version 4;
  • Enhancement and maintenance of existing modules and functionalities;
  • Ensure the integrity of data transfer from version 3 to version 4.
  • Maintenance and revamping of other Drupal-based solutions for better integration with e-Bank application;
  • Deployment of e-Bank solution Bank-Wide and training of users.

In the framework of the above listed activities, the consultant duties will be as follows:

  • The design, creation, testing, implementation and support of complex browser-based pages and systems
  • Integrate web applications with other technologies
  • Provide peer-to-peer Quality Assurance of web developments to development standards and requirements specifications
  • Use appropriate tools to make finished web material available on a web server.
  • Anticipate client/user requirements, implement additional feedback and data gathering mechanisms where required.
  • Provide guidance and assistance to Bank staff in any aspect of program design, creation, testing and documentation.
  • Train and ensure proper knowledge transfer to Bank staff.
  • Provide full documentation, all source codes, and all development artifacts upon completion of the assignment.
  1. DELIVERABLES

The following is the list of expected deliverables during the assignment:

  • Web solutions that meet user expectations.
  • System and program tests.
  • Data integrity Check
  • Well-designed Browser-based pages.
  • Browser-based systems with good usability.
  • Browser-based systems with good visitor frequency profile.
  • Users empowered through web / workflow automation.
  • Full documentation on developed modules/functions.
  1. PROFILE OF THE CONSULTANT
  • Master degree or equivalent in computer science, software development.
  • Between to 2 and 4 years’ experience in web applications design including graphics, layout, scripting, programming, etc.
  • Expertise in Drupal (Module Development and Theming)
  • Practical experience in HTML tools, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, graphics creation, multimedia creation.
  • Solid understanding of navigation and GUI for maximizing usability.
  • Strong knowledge of image manipulation software (Photoshop)
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Good knowledge about guidelines for website accessibility.
  1. DURATION

The assignment duration is 12 months from the date of signing the contract.

The commencement date is expected for 15 February 2019.

  1. LOCATION

The work will be carried out at the Bank’s Headquarter in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

  1. REPORTING

The consultant will report to the Chief of Business Solution Development.

  1. REMUNERATION

The consultant will receive a monthly lump sum rate. No additional benefits or per diem will be paid. The individual consultant is responsible for his/her own health insurance and own accommodation costs.

 

 

 

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