Consultant Power App Developer
Background on Save the Children
Save the Children is the leading global independent organisation for children. Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
Our vision: A world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
Our mission: To inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Our values: Accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity and integrity.
We are committed to ensuring our resources are used as efficiently as possible, in order to focus them on achieving maximum impact for children.
Background information/context
Save the Children International (SCI) is the world’s leading independent organization for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
With the global emphasis on digital/technologies and automation, the Nigeria mission is gradually but steadily replacing its paper-based work processes with automated online solutions. In the immediate past, a number of cost-effective in-house applications have been developed by members of the in-country IT team for several departments, however the plan is to have a dedicated app developer who will focus on automating most support processes, thereby reducing our carbon footprint in our quest for net zero carbon emission.
Objective
The main objective of this document is to hire a consultant who will be tasked with building solutions for the country mission, in a specific time frame. S/he will be expected to train the country IT team on maintenance and troubleshooting of the app. S/he will also be expected to resolve major issues with the app when it goes beyond 1st level support.
Location
The Consultant app developer will carry out his/her work in Abuja, with flexibility to work remotely as the need arises. S/he is expected to build a power app in a one-month period, maximum. S/he is expected to design, build, test the app and train the IT staff on how to administer it use during this time.
The app developer will provide services for a duration of 25 hours a week a total duration of 100 hours . The successful candidate shall have flexibility to choose work days, so long as the 25-hour work week is attained.
The app developer is responsible for his/her work tools: laptop and internet when s/he is working from home, and free office internet when S/he is at the office.
Services the app developer will provide
The app developer will be responsible for being on time and delivering services according to the TOR. The methodology to follow includes:
Designing power apps, for different units/departments in collaboration with the IT manager, on a case-by-case basis.
Building workflows and logic functions that will automate processes for specific solutions.
Designing user friendly GUI for specific application.
Testing functionality of the app, in conjunction with the IT manager.
Lead a POC or pilot with selected users, to judge acceptability.
Train the country IT staff on the administration of the back end and troubleshooting tips.
Hand over the app to the IT manager while monitoring a hard launch.
Experience and skill set required
Minimum competencies:
Demonstrated experience of providing similar services to other organizations in Nigeria
An excellent command of the English language – both written and oral
Demonstrable Ability to teach and transfer knowledge.
Must possess Microsoft Certified Power Platform Fundamentals certification
Must possess Microsoft Certified Power Platform Developer Associate or Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate certification.
Must posses Microsoft Certified Power Platform Solution Architect certification.
A university degree in Computer science, computer engineering or relevant degrees is an added advantage
Expected Deliverables
SCI expects the following deliverables to be provided:
Deliverable number Deliverable title Description Format and style
1
Application design
In conjunction with the IT manager and owner/stakeholder of app, develop a concept/idea of what the app will do, feel like, and look like
Hands on. Design presented to owner of idea for endorsement.
2 Application build Build a workflow and logic functions, specific to the idea/solution Hands on. Work to be done by consultant and progress supervised by IT manager
3 Working application Identified automated solution to a problem or concern, as identified by a unit/department Practical demonstration of the app, monitoring of POC users and live environment
4 Tutoring for backend administration and monitoring Ability of IT team to troubleshoot, resolve problems with the app at the back end and maintain functionality independently. In person and remote sessions, to be supervised by IT manager
Timeline
Estimated Commencement Date:
Estimated End Date:
Deliverable number Deliverable title Submit to Delivery date
1 Application design IT manager 8 March 2024
2 Application ready IT manager 15 March 2024
3 POC rollout Acting HR/ Admin Director 15 March 2024
4 Application “go live” IT manager 22 March 2024
5 App hand over to IT manager IT manager 29 March 2024
Status updates/reporting
The consultant shall provide the below status updates for the duration of the services:
Bi-weekly progress update to IT manager.
Acceptance
Deliverable 1 – to be accepted by IT manager in the first week
Deliverable 2 – to be accepted by IT manager in the second week
Deliverable 3 – to be accepted by IT manager in the second week
Deliverable 4 – to be accepted by IT manager in the third week
Deliverable 5 – to be accepted by IT manager in the fourth week
General assumptions and dependencies
SCI will identify experienced power app developers and make a selection from a group of qualified developers who would be assigned to provide services.
Payment information
50% of the total cost payable within 10 days of satisfactory completion of deliverable 3
50% of the total cost payable within 10 days of satisfactory completion of deliverable 5
The Fees are inclusive of all costs, overheads and expenses, including travel, subsistence and accommodation.
The deadline for responses is: 8 February 2024
Save the Children is the leading global independent organisation for children. Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
Our vision: A world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
Our mission: To inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Our values: Accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity and integrity.
We are committed to ensuring our resources are used as efficiently as possible, in order to focus them on achieving maximum impact for children.
Background information/context
Save the Children International (SCI) is the world’s leading independent organization for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
With the global emphasis on digital/technologies and automation, the Nigeria mission is gradually but steadily replacing its paper-based work processes with automated online solutions. In the immediate past, a number of cost-effective in-house applications have been developed by members of the in-country IT team for several departments, however the plan is to have a dedicated app developer who will focus on automating most support processes, thereby reducing our carbon footprint in our quest for net zero carbon emission.
Objective
The main objective of this document is to hire a consultant who will be tasked with building solutions for the country mission, in a specific time frame. S/he will be expected to train the country IT team on maintenance and troubleshooting of the app. S/he will also be expected to resolve major issues with the app when it goes beyond 1st level support.
Location
The Consultant app developer will carry out his/her work in Abuja, with flexibility to work remotely as the need arises. S/he is expected to build a power app in a one-month period, maximum. S/he is expected to design, build, test the app and train the IT staff on how to administer it use during this time.
The app developer will provide services for a duration of 25 hours a week a total duration of 100 hours . The successful candidate shall have flexibility to choose work days, so long as the 25-hour work week is attained.
The app developer is responsible for his/her work tools: laptop and internet when s/he is working from home, and free office internet when S/he is at the office.
Services the app developer will provide
The app developer will be responsible for being on time and delivering services according to the TOR. The methodology to follow includes:
Designing power apps, for different units/departments in collaboration with the IT manager, on a case-by-case basis.
Building workflows and logic functions that will automate processes for specific solutions.
Designing user friendly GUI for specific application.
Testing functionality of the app, in conjunction with the IT manager.
Lead a POC or pilot with selected users, to judge acceptability.
Train the country IT staff on the administration of the back end and troubleshooting tips.
Hand over the app to the IT manager while monitoring a hard launch.
Experience and skill set required
Minimum competencies:
Demonstrated experience of providing similar services to other organizations in Nigeria
An excellent command of the English language – both written and oral
Demonstrable Ability to teach and transfer knowledge.
Must possess Microsoft Certified Power Platform Fundamentals certification
Must possess Microsoft Certified Power Platform Developer Associate or Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate certification.
Must posses Microsoft Certified Power Platform Solution Architect certification.
A university degree in Computer science, computer engineering or relevant degrees is an added advantage
Expected Deliverables
SCI expects the following deliverables to be provided:
Deliverable number Deliverable title Description Format and style
1
Application design
In conjunction with the IT manager and owner/stakeholder of app, develop a concept/idea of what the app will do, feel like, and look like
Hands on. Design presented to owner of idea for endorsement.
2 Application build Build a workflow and logic functions, specific to the idea/solution Hands on. Work to be done by consultant and progress supervised by IT manager
3 Working application Identified automated solution to a problem or concern, as identified by a unit/department Practical demonstration of the app, monitoring of POC users and live environment
4 Tutoring for backend administration and monitoring Ability of IT team to troubleshoot, resolve problems with the app at the back end and maintain functionality independently. In person and remote sessions, to be supervised by IT manager
Timeline
Estimated Commencement Date:
Estimated End Date:
Deliverable number Deliverable title Submit to Delivery date
1 Application design IT manager 8 March 2024
2 Application ready IT manager 15 March 2024
3 POC rollout Acting HR/ Admin Director 15 March 2024
4 Application “go live” IT manager 22 March 2024
5 App hand over to IT manager IT manager 29 March 2024
Status updates/reporting
The consultant shall provide the below status updates for the duration of the services:
Bi-weekly progress update to IT manager.
Acceptance
Deliverable 1 – to be accepted by IT manager in the first week
Deliverable 2 – to be accepted by IT manager in the second week
Deliverable 3 – to be accepted by IT manager in the second week
Deliverable 4 – to be accepted by IT manager in the third week
Deliverable 5 – to be accepted by IT manager in the fourth week
General assumptions and dependencies
SCI will identify experienced power app developers and make a selection from a group of qualified developers who would be assigned to provide services.
Payment information
50% of the total cost payable within 10 days of satisfactory completion of deliverable 3
50% of the total cost payable within 10 days of satisfactory completion of deliverable 5
The Fees are inclusive of all costs, overheads and expenses, including travel, subsistence and accommodation.
The deadline for responses is: 8 February 2024