UNICEF recrute un consultant individuel national développeur d’applications, Zimbabwe

Subject : Application Developer

Duration : 33 Days

 

Context :

The UNICEF-Zimbabwe Country programme aims to support the effective delivery of the country programme for 2016 to 2021 working in partnership with other UN Agencies, Government Ministries, donors, the private sector, civil society and other development organizations operating in Zimbabwe, with over 140 staff.

With the onset of the deadly Corona virus (Covid-19) into our daily routines, it has become very difficult for the diverse UNICEF-Zimbabwe Country Office  staff to physically interact, communicate and work together as social distancing and remote working methods increasingly become the reality of the day.  The staff pictorial aims to lessen the void that has been created by Covid-19 through putting up pictures of all staff and their respective sections and positions. The staff pictorial will also give a representation of the faces behind the success of UNICEF Zimbabwe.

According to WHO, Covid-19 may be with us for a long time.  This staff pictorial will therefore bring a fresh approach to put a face to the names of the people they interact and relate with.

UNICEF Zimbabwe Country Office’s staff are diverse in terms of gender, age, national and cultural, academic and professional backgrounds and interests. Therefore, it is important to design a product that enables staff to learn about all other staff, visually identify who holds different positions in the organization, gain some information about each staff member from a short bio and how to contact them.

Rather than producing a printed staff book, it is proposed to make a digital web-based version which can be easily updated with new and leaving staff and can be easily accessed through a mobile device or computer.

UNICEF Zimbabwe therefore requires an enthusiastic and committed Application Developer Consultant.

Under the guidance of the Human Resources Manager with technical guidance from the Chief of Communications and ICT Specialist, the overall purpose of the individual consultant is to :

1. Develop and mock-up designs and layout of the staff pictorial digest App ;
2. Manage design and all aspects of the layout of the materials/Digital App ;
3. Submit the mockups and receive feedback ;
4. Develop the web-based application and functionality of the Digital App – Home screens, menus, tabs, and site map ;
5. Ensure secure login accessibility ;
6. Upload initial content provided (photos/bios/other information).

All work produced during this assignment will be the sole property of UNICEF.

 

Tasks/Milestones, Deliverables/Outputs and Timelines :

Tasks/Milestones	Deliverables/Outputs	Timeline
Review photos and texts provided for the assignment and advice on quality Briefings on the design and App concept and functionality	Confirmation of quality photos and edited texts in line with concept note and approved design	3 days
Develop Design mock ups and layout for discussion with HR, communication and ICT team and obtain approval.	Design and layout of approximately 20 pages, a page per section; each page with several photographic images of staff by section. Estimated total number of photographs to be retouched and laid-out graphically is about 135 passport photographs. 2 person days for design and half day for review and making final changes	5 days
App development	Develop the App functionality and interface.   Login functionality for UNICEF staff	10 days
Upload content to the App	Upload photos and approved bios into the App and ensure they are organized in the right sections and flow.	5 days
Finalize the app and deploy in Apple AppStore and Google Play store	Final digital  app deployed Testing Training of HR staff on using the App Content Management System to upload new and remove old staff.	10 days

 

All deliverables will have to meet expected quality and standards as assessed by the supervisor of the assignment. Should the consultant fail to deliver as per expected quality and standards, UNICEF reserves the right to amend the payment accordingly, or to delay them until satisfactory submission has been received.

 

Consultancy requirements :

Education : A degree in graphic design, digital media, website design, mobile application development, desktop publishing and/or related field.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required :

• Five or more years’ experience working in a design function for clients such as the United Nations, government agencies, CSOs or companies in a related field ;
• Highly skillful with design, photo and publishing software, such as Adobe Creative Suite programmes, QuarkXpress, Apple software etc. ;
• Highly skilled in mobile application development for iOS, Android and Windows platforms ;
• Possess necessary equipment and software to undertake graphic design work ;
• Evidence of creativity, graphic design and desk top publishing experience is mandatory ;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and produce visual materials quickly ;
• Strong organisational and planning skills ;
• Creative and ability to work in a remote capacity.

 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at : UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

 

Application Procedure :

If you meet the entry qualifications and you are interested and available to undertake the consultancy assignment, please submit your application online, upload your cover letter, highest academic certificate qualification, CV, technical proposal and an all-inclusive financial proposal detailing your professional fees, etc. for delivering the assignment as applicable.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

 

Remarks :

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process ;
• Please note that UNICEF does not charge a fee or require personal banking details at any stage of the recruitment process.