Consultancy to Design, Develop and Prototype the SASPEN Mobile App

Objectives
SASPEN seeks a qualified digital/tech company to design, develop & prototype an attractive, user friendly and accessible by all people (easy accessed by persons with visual and hearing impairments) mobile application for phones and tablets, a mobile application for Android and iOS applications for phones and tablets.

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Scope of work
• Develop a mobile application prototype with a least 3 options to be submitted for review when proposal is accepted;
• Develop a user friendly application (for Android and iOS) with a high level of data security linked to the SASPEN website (which should update automatically);
• A Content Management System to enable SASPEN staff to upload, update and tag new content;
• Designing of capacity building, informative and interactive activities (e.g. short e-courses on social protection, information on available courses and scholarships on social protection in the region, social protection quizzes, and games) for enhanced engagement across target audience;
• The application interface should be dynamic and updatable in future (open source) i.e. expansion to other languages);
• Engage with SASPEN focal point to ensure functionality of app is coherent with SASPENs identity and provide training to staff on how to use app;
• Scheduled engagement with SASPEN staff and supporting committee on the functionality of the mobile App at different stages of the consultancy;
• The proposal should clearly state the technical support and maintenance policy provided for the application, and at least technical support of 3 months after launch of App;
• Launch and create access to application on Google Play and Apple App Store and ensure adherence to specific UI standards provided by Apple and Google respectively.

Deliverables
1. SASPEN mobile application linked to SASPEN website
2. Development of app CMS
3. Staff training on functionality of mobile application
4. Technical support and maintenance policy of mobile application of at least 3 months after launch of App
Who can apply?
Established companies with a track record in similar work/projects and a strong information technology unit or partner to implement this activity.
Duration of The Contract
The Initial work for this Service Contract is for 3 months.

Qualifications and experience required
• The company should have a team of experts that include technology experts and coders, social media experts, mobile platform innovation experts;
• Experience in delivering complete Application software solutions for institutional clients;
• The team leader should have at least a minimum of 3 years’ experience and hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• The team leader should have working knowledge of the work of SASPEN and working experience within multicultural teams and organizations. Knowledge of Africa and development issues is an added advantage;
• Excellent communication, oral, written and presentation skills;
• Strong knowledge in iOS and Android SDK and cross-browser compatibility, web user Interface design (UI);
• Proven ability to document information systems, source code, writing user manuals and other technical documentation;
• Ability to deliver a high-quality product in a timely manner;
• Demonstrable portfolio of released applications on the App store and the Android market.
7. Submission Details
Interested parties should submit their offer via e-mail to recruitment@saspen.org with the subject: “SASPEN MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT” by 31 August, 2022.

The offer should include the following:
A proposal for the App development which should include;
• Description of the mobile application platform and software to be utilised in the development of the app;
• Mobile application prototype and indicate how the proposed approach will better SASPENs mandate;
• Financial proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price for the project;
• Estimated timeline, for the completion of each step of the App as well as a break-down of the costs;
• Examples of Mobile App/s developed by the applicant;
• Examples of previous work of similar complicity, including at least two references;
• Certificate of registration.
8. Selection Criteria
The technical part of the application will be assessed based on the strength of the proposal that best fits SASPENS needs, as well as previous experiences of the provider in developing such tools.
Specifically, the technical and financial aspects will be scored as follows;
• The consulting company’s planned approach, methodology and timeline (40 points);
• Detailed financial proposal (20 points);
• A description of the multi-disciplinary team, including their expertise and experience in conducting similar work (20 points);
• Previous and similar type of work- written sample(s) of digital applications (20 points).

To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@saspen.org