Consultancy Contract Form-SRS SHARED IS

Center For International Forestry Research (CIFOR) And World Agroforestry (ICRAF)

Job Location:

Colombo - Sri Lanka

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

To develop a comprehensive technically robust and implementation-ready Software Requirements Specification (SRS) for the SHARED Information System including clearly defined functional and non-functional requirements system architecture data standards long-term sustainability and quantifiable deliverables to support performance-based contracting of system developers.

The consultant/team will undertake but not be limited to the following tasks:

Stakeholder and System Needs Assessment

Identify and map key stakeholders (government private sector academia communities including vulnerable groups)
Conduct consultations with key stakeholders
Identify user categories roles and system interaction pathways
Document use cases and user stories across scales (national to GN level)

Functional Requirements Definition

Define detailed functional modules including:

Data integration and management system
Decision Support System (DSS)
Multi-scale dashboards and visualization tools
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system
SLM and PES monitoring and coordination platform
Value chain and Market information system
Stakeholder interaction interface

Define workflows data flows and system logic

Non-Functional Requirements

System performance (response time uptime 99%)
Scalability and modularity
Interoperability with national systems
Cybersecurity and data protection standards
User accessibility (mobile compatibility low-bandwidth optimization)
Role-based access control

System Architecture Design

Develop high-level and detailed system architecture
Define technology stack options (preferably open-source)
Cloud/on-premises hybrid recommendations
Data storage APIs and integration protocols

Data Goverance Framework

Define data types formats metadata standards
Develop data governance and sharing protocols
Identify data sources and update frequencies (real-time periodic)

Prototyping and Wireframes

Develop wireframes/mock-ups for key system interfaces
Design role-specific dashboards (policy makers researchers farmers)
Ensure usability inclusiveness and accessibility

Implementation and Phasing Plan

Develop a phased system development roadmap
Define modules for staged implementation
Identify dependencies and integration priorities
Identify risks and mitigation strategies

Performance Metrics and Payment Framework

Define quantifiable outputs and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each system module
Develop measurable acceptance criteria for deliverables
Propose a milestone-based payment structure linked to deliverables
Provide inputs for technical specifications for bidding documents

Required Skills:

Applicants should possess: Advanced degree in Computer Science Information Systems Software Engineering or related field Minimum 08 years of experience in information system design related activities Proven experience in developing SRS for multi-stakeholder platforms and and decision support systems Experience in geospatial systems DSS or environmental/climate data platforms is highly desirable Familiarity with open-source platforms and interoperable systems Demonstrated experience in results-based project design and donor-funded projects The consultant/team will report to the ICRAF country office and work closely with designated technical working groups and partner institutions. Ownership and Confidentiality All outputs including the SRS and associated materials shall remain the property of the GCF Knuckles Project. The consultant shall ensure the confidentiality of all data and information accessed during the assignment. Key Considerations The SRS must be clear modular and procurement-ready All requirements must be measurable and testable The document must enable fair transparent and performance-based bidding Emphasis should be placed on long-term sustainability interoperability and scalability Proposal Submission Requirements Applicants are required to submit: Technical proposal including methodology for SRS development Work plan and timeline Financial proposal Relevant experience and past work