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Call for an IT branding consultant



Bid notice date:
August 2nd, 2019
Bid closing date:
August 7th, 2019
Bid document fee:
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University Research Collaboration Uganda (URCU) IT BRANDING CONSULTANT Location: Kampala, Uganda Background: University Research Collaboration Uganda (URCU) is a registered indigenous Non-governmental organization, set up to meet donor strategies and objectives towards strengthening the role of local organizations in Uganda, as players in development activities and improving health and social services. URCU maintains a mentor protégé relationship with University Research CO., LLC (URC). URCU employees an inclusive based approach: To improve the quality of health and social services in Uganda, initiate, promote, support and or manage strategic health and social services for the adoption of improved and social practices and positive influence on individuals, families and communities, and promote healthy development through communication and advocacy for participatory community health and social services. Consultancy overview: Currently, URCU is developing its marketing and branding strategy and seeks the services of an IT branding consultant to execute activities for its web-based presence. Scope of work (SOW): • Develop a URCU branding manual, including the organization’s logo, letter headed paper, identity colors • Register a domain name for URCU • Design, deploy and host an interactive website with full optimization together with its user friendly content management portal. • Configure and setup URCU mail server and a management panel • Setup and intergrate the web 2.o tools into the website (Twitter, blog, youtube, linkedin, facebook etc) Methodology: URCU proposes the following steps, however, these may be adjusted in consultation with the URCU setup consultant and the board of directors (BOD): • The consultant will hold meetings with the URCU set-up consultant and BOD, to discuss the timelines, SOW and ensure a shared understanding of expectations and deliverables. • The consultant will submit systems requirements with specifications pertaining to what is required and how to execute the consultancy at hand. • Periodically [twice a week] sharing drafts of products for review by the set-up consultant and BOD. • The consultant will carry out regular test runs to ensure consistency in the functionality of products developed Technical skills and Expertise: • Extensive knowledge in web site design and development • Experience in developing interactive, easy to access and use, optimized websites • Abreast with current web development technologies: use dynamic scripting language and Database languages. • Experience on working with front end web development building blocks and frameworks. Including HTML 5 and CSS3 (like SASS or LESS), Motion UI – To keep the simplicity of the portal, JavaScript and its Front-End Frameworks like Angular and React and Vue.js among others. • Experience in working with front end web development. Including but not limited to: Node JS, Ajax, Python, and PHP (Frameworks- Frameworks for PHP like Laravel, CodeIgniter, etc). • Relevant experience with HTTPS including but not limited to secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) protocols to secure our data through Transfer Layer Secure (TLS). • Ground experience in working with MySQL relation databases or PostgreSQL database. • Experience in integrating content management systems like Drupal and/or WordPress particularly with respect to page template design, will be considered an asset. • Experience in using adobe’s creative apps to create graphics of high quality • Experience in creating social media strategies and integrating web 2.0 tools into websites • Experience with deployment Tools- FTP Clients like FileZilla and WinSCP; SSH Tools like Putty and Bitvise SSH Client. • Experience with mobile application cross-platform development (Android, Windows and IOS applications), UX/UI Design Skills, Agile methodologies, Cross-platform mobile frameworks, Android studio, Xamarin, web service integration among others. • Well versed with the practice of IEEE professional code of conduct for software developers. • Eye for design and attention to details are essential • A degree in Information technology/computer science /computer engineering/software engineering, a master’s degree will be an added advantage Core Competencies • Professionalism - Strong knowledge of the field of expertise with good analytical skills, ability to understand complex problems and to deliver appropriate solutions. • Communication – Good spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with technical staff and present information in a clear and concise style. • Teamwork – Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. • Planning and Organizing– Ability to plan projects and activities, work to tight deadlines, and manage conflicting priorities. • User Orientation – Ability to understand users' needs and to customize services and products accordingly, in order to provide user-friendly and ergonomic solutions that meet user requirements. Technological Awareness– Expert knowledge in the field of web design and user experience. • Commitment to Continuous Learning– Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field of expertise Tasks: • Liaise with URCU set-up consultant and board of directors to understand users' needs and identify corresponding user interface requirements, workflows, and functionalities. • Create and implementing wireframes, navigations, forms, menus, graphics, storyboards and for website. • Develop corresponding user interface components (web templates, style sheets, scripts, images, etc,) as needed. • Integrating all the necessary components into the content management system to allow review and testing, make corresponding adjustments based on feedback received. • Incorporating search engine optimization frameworks • Setting up the mail server and mail management portal for URCU • Deploying and testing the site Deliverables: • An optimized secure website, able to run on computers, phones, and other devices • A company logo with versions for letterheads, mail, and other formats, and a brand manual • A secure, functional email management panel • A developers and user guide for the system To Apply: Send your application [cover letter, resume, and certificates] as one document to the following email; jtssensamba@gmail.com by 7th August 2019 5:00 PM EAT. Due to the large number of applications we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. URCU is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and abides by global non-segregation polices.

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