Mobile Application Development

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)

Family

CONTR Local Senior Level Support

2024-09-15

September 2, 2024

Title of project: Mobile Application Development
Introduction: The Livelihood Matching Candidate Blueprint is an innovative platform developed by the UNHCR Data Analysis Group (DAG) to facilitate job matching for refugees in Jordan. This platform employs advanced algorithms to analyze refugee profiles, including their skills, experiences, and interests, and matches them with suitable opportunities offered by UNHCR partners. The current initiative aims to transform this blueprint into a fully-functional, user-friendly mobile application, enhancing accessibility and effectiveness for both refugees and partners.
The mobile application will serve as a comprehensive framework for candidate matching, offering intuitive tools and features to support the entire recruitment process. By leveraging mobile technology, we aim to significantly expand the reach and impact of the Livelihood Matching Candidate program, promoting economic development and self-reliance among refugee communities in Jordan.
Expected Outcomes:
1. Increased accessibility: A user-friendly mobile application available on both iOS and Android platforms, ensuring wider reach among refugee populations.
2. Enhanced matching accuracy: Implementation of advanced algorithms in the mobile environment to improve the precision of job and business opportunity matches.
3. Streamlined user experience: Intuitive interface design allowing refugees to easily create profiles, search for opportunities, and track their applications.
4. Efficient partner engagement: A dedicated admin interface for UNHCR partners to post opportunities, review applications, and manage the recruitment process.
5. Real-time communication: Integration of push notifications to keep users informed about new opportunities, application status updates, and relevant news.
6. Data-driven insights: Comprehensive dashboards providing valuable analytics on user engagement, matching success rates, and overall platform performance.
7. Scalable infrastructure: A robust backend system capable of handling increasing user loads and potential expansion to other regions.
8. Offline functionality: Key features accessible without constant internet connectivity, considering potential limitations in refugee settings.
9. Increased self-reliance: Measurable increase in successful job placements and business opportunity uptake among refugee communities.
10. Knowledge dissemination: Successful deployment on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, serving as a model for similar initiatives in other regions or contexts.

Account: (fees): 2000 USD PER Month (1417.40 JOD )
Account: (travel): NA

3. Duration and dates of the assignment:
From: 15 Sept 2024 To: 15 DEC 2024
Work 100% (fulltime) during above-mentioned period: Yes 1 No 0 (if no specify)
Working Hours [check one]: ( ) Applicable ( x ) Not Applicable
Total amount of days/weeks/months to be worked: 130
4. Location(s) (specify if working from home): Amman ,Jordan
5. Assignment and/or Mission travel applicable Yes 0 No 1
If yes, specify destination(s) and period(s): Amman ,Three Month
6. Suggested fee (daily/weekly/monthly/lump sum) and currency:
Total budgetary amount allocated for individual contract (incl. travel and DSA etc.):
Payment schedule: 1417.40 JOD Per Month

7. General Background of Project or Assignment:
The Livelihood Matching Candidate Blueprint, developed by UNHCR’s Data Analysis Group in Jordan, aims to connect refugees with job opportunities. This project will transform the existing blueprint into a mobile app, using advanced algorithms to match refugees’ skills with partner-offered jobs. The goal is to enhance accessibility, improve match accuracy, and ultimately support refugee self-reliance through better employment prospects.
8. Occupational Safety and Health Considerations
To view occupational safety and health considerations for specific duty stations, please visit this link: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
Specific Occupational Safety and Health Considerations to this assignment (if applicable):
NA

9. Overall, Purpose and Scope of Assignment:
This assignment aims to support the development of a mobile application for the Livelihood Matching Candidate Blueprint, a UNHCR initiative in Jordan. The junior developer will assist the main developer in creating a responsive, user-friendly app that facilitates job matching for refugees. The scope includes contributing to both front-end and back-end development, focusing on key features such as user management, job matching algorithms, and integration with external APIs. This role will support the implementation of essential functionalities, including push notifications, interactive dashboards, and an admin interface, while ensuring compatibility with both iOS and Android platforms. The assignment offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in humanitarian-focused tech development while contributing to a project that promotes economic self-reliance among refugee communities.

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This position doesn’t require a functional clearance

Home-Based

No