Terms of Reference for Consultancy to Develop an East Africa Online Learning Platform at Kenya Community Development Foundation

Scope of Work

• System Development/Implementation
• Conduct System Requirements for the development or customization of the e-learning platform including the learning management system (LMS)
• Iterative incorporation of user feedback 

Technical course design/development

• Source material and produce interactive content, mobile app, dashboard, communication, payment supports, etc. 
• To incorporate client requirements as per approved software requirements specifications (SRS)

Deliverables 

• Develop a project plan to guide the project through to completion 
• East Africa online learning platform system delivery 
• Knowledge transfer through workshop/training of assigned KCDF audience
• Delivery of the final version of the East Africa online learning platform system along with all required licenses (incorporating all feedback from the KCDF project team as well as KCDF partners) 
• Technical documentation and user manual

Responsibilities 

• The National Financial Resilience Resource Hub Coordinator will manage the development of the East Africa online learning platform exercise. A review management team drawn from the East Africa Financial Resilience Hub will be established to review and approve the main deliverables, including the project plan to guide the project through to completion, knowledge transfer training of the assigned KCDF audience, the final version of the East Africa online learning platform system as well as the technical documentation and user manual. 

Qualifications and Experience of the Consultant/Consultancy Firm 
Candidates/individuals should possess the following minimum qualifications: 

1. Post-graduate studies in a relevant field; 
2. More than 10 years of working experience in developing and implementing e-learning programs and curricula, including web-based and computer-based training resources;
3. Experience in standard e-learning development tools like Articulate, Captivate, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Photoshop, as well as knowledge of HTML and JavaScript; 
4. The ability to demonstrate past development of on-line learning platforms for Civil Society Organizations;
5. Specific knowledge, understanding, and experience in content development for online learning and sharing platforms;
6. Strong knowledge of emerging e-learning theories, concepts, and standards; 
7. Experience with plateau/success factors or similar Learning Management Systems as well as with multi-user virtual environments and collaborative learning; 
8. Experience working with external clients and managing partnerships; 
9. Excellent computer skills: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, etc.
10. Strong attention to detail in all tasks, creativity, and result-orientated; 
11. Excellent organizational skills: the ability to manage, track, and follow up on various efforts and projects; 
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and cultural sensitivity; 
13. Flexible work attitude: the ability to work under pressure within short timelines without compromising quality;