[Hiring] National Consultant: Updating the web-based and development of the Android-based Indonesia Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) Calculator for Reproductive Health (RH) @UNFPA

Role Description

The objective of this consultancy is to update the web-based system and develop an Android version of the Indonesia Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) Calculator for Reproductive Health. This tool will enable coordinators from Health Officials and humanitarian managers to determine affected population demographics, facilitating data-driven advocacy, fundraising, and programming based on the most recent national data.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or other related Social Sciences.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in software development.
• Good knowledge and skills in computer programming languages: PHP, JSP, AJAX, PYTHON, C, MATLAB, CodeIgniter, and NodeJS.
• Experience with database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Familiarity with networking systems.
• Experienced in working on humanitarian, disaster data, reproductive health, and public health-related fields.
• Experienced in working with government agencies, particularly with the Ministry of Health, National Disaster Management Agency.
• Familiarity with the development of guideline & protocol processes within the government is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required.

Requirements

• Review the existing Web-based Indonesia MISP Calculator to identify and integrate updated data sources.
• Upgrade features of the existing web-based MISP-RH calculator and develop an offline Android application.
• Define functional and non-functional requirements through consultations with the RH Sub-Cluster and MoH stakeholders.
• Create technical blueprints, including use case diagrams, Data Flow Diagrams (DFD), and Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD).
• Implement local data storage (SQLite/Room) for the Android app to allow calculations without internet.
• Build dynamic charts/maps (e.g., using PowerBI, Tableau, or D3.js) to visualize crisis impact.
• Develop a Beta version, followed by rigorous User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and bug fixing.
• Manage deployment to the Ministry of Health (MoH) server/cloud, ensuring compliance with government data security protocols.
• Facilitate structured feedback sessions with Provincial and District Health Offices.
• Update and embed comprehensive technical guidance for both the Web and Android platforms.
• Conduct comprehensive technical training for system administrators (back-end) and humanitarian end-users (front-end).

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a significant public health initiative.
• Engagement with a diverse team of professionals in the humanitarian sector.
• Flexible working environment (home-based).
• Professional development through training and knowledge transfer.

Expected Outputs

• Digital platform comprising a Web-based and Android-based MISP-RH calculator.
• Conducted comprehensive technical training for system administrators and humanitarian end-users.
• Delivery of complete, unencrypted source code, along with comprehensive technical documentation and database schemas to the Ministry of Health (MOH).
• Mandatory warranty or technical support period for a minimum of 6 months at no additional cost following the launch.