REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS - Smartphone Apps Developer (GWL-INA Network) – Code SAD and Graphic Designer (GWL-INA Network) – Code GRD

Hivos–Ministry of Foreign Service of the Netherlands

Government

EoI Number: 26 – GWL-INA/Hivos-MFS/AIDS

Issuance Date: June 9^th, 2015

 

For:

1.     Smartphone Apps Developer (GWL-INA Network) – Code SAD

2. Graphic Designer (GWL-INA Network) – Code GRD

 

Hivos–Ministry of Foreign Service of the Netherlands Government – “Developing Smart-phone based BCC Guidelines Apps & BCC Digital Materials Tailored to MSM & TG Community”

 

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS

 

The Humanist Institute for Co-operation with Developing Countries (Hivos) is a Dutch Humanist NGO which has an established track record of supporting initiatives that promote gender equality and human rights particulalry among LGBT groups world wide. Hivos jointly implements the ISEAN Hivos Program (IHP) supported by Global Fund Round 10. This program has the main goal of reducing the risks, vulnerability and impact of HIV and AIDS on the lives of MSM and transgender community in Island Southeast Asia Nations. It intends to address critical gaps in supporting and scaling up activities that reduce HIV/AIDS among MSMs and TGs. Hivos, as the Principal Recipient of the grant under the ISEAN-Hivos Program Global Fund Round 10 is now on its Phase 2 of implementation from October, 2013 to September, 2016.

 

In its work, Hivos has often partnered with the Ministry of Foreign Service of the Netherlands Government (MFS). Funds from the MFS are utilized to support local partners in achieving humanist endeavors including creating open societies.

 

GWL-INA Network, as the Sub Recipient Indonesia of the grant under the ISEAN-Hivos Program Global Fund Round 10 will be conducting its Phase 2 of implementation from October, 2013 to September, 2016. Supported by ISEAN Hivos Program (IHP) phase 2, as follow up of previous series of BCC activities in the past year, GWL-INA is now developing BCC guidelines tailored to MSM and transgender Indonesia for future interventions program.

 

Specifically, Hivos and GWL-INA through this activity jointly aim to expand the reach and utilization of HIV-related and MSM-targeted BCC guidelines through the development and dissemination of innovative BCC materials. Given to the growing number of smart-phone users among the MSM & TG populations in Indonesia, a smart-phone based apps of practical BCC guideline for field workers that may also be equipped with some digital BCC material would be useful for the future BCC implementation. In this regard, GWL-INA is seeking applications for a Smart-phone based BCC guideline Apps and Graphic designer for BCC digital materials tailored to MSM & TG community.  

 

Timeframe:

1. Smart-phone Apps Developer

Twenty five days developing works which cover the following tasks:

a.     Developing smart-phone based apps during 4^th weeks of June – the end of 3^rd week of August 2015

b.     Trial smart-phone apps of 1^st week of September 2015

c.      Final reporting the end of 2^nd weeks of September 2015

2. Graphic Designer

Five days designing works which cover the following tasks:

a.     Consultation meeting 3^rd week of June 2015 (Not include on 5 days works)

b.     Graphic designing for BCC digital materials during 4^th week June – 3^rd week of July 2015

 

Key Qualifications:

A.     Smart-phone Apps Developer

1.     Associate’s degree with coursework in Web Design, Computer Studies, Management Information Systems, or related field and a web site development or related certificate.

2.     Direct and increasingly responsible experience in smart-phone apps design and development.

3.     Strong smart-phone apps project coordination experience developing multiple apps with diverse clients; and

4.     Demonstrated experience solving issues of smart-phone apps/device compatibility to create smart-phone apps that can be used on any type of platform/device.

B.     Graphic Designer

1.     Diploma or university degree in graphic design related field or relevant professional experience

2.     Excellent skills in using graphic design related software (Illustrator, In-Design, Photoshop)

3.     Proven creative skills in visualizing concepts or design or making info-graphics

4.     At least three years of professional  graphic designer

5.     Good English skill is an advantage.

 

Minimum requirements:

1.     Understand the key concepts and updated issues of MSM and transgender in Indonesia. (GRD)

2.     Must have excellent communication, presentation and writing skills both in English and Bahasa Indonesia. (SAD & GRD)

 

Interested applicants are requested to send their letter of expression of interest and a profile of their expertise as well as requested consultancy rate/hrs on or before June 14^th, 2015 17:00 hrs. Jakarta Western Indonesia Time to arie.gwl.ina@gmail.com. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.