TERMS OF REFERENCE – FULL STACK WEB DEVELOPER

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and engaged in multidisciplinary, evidence-based policy research. Our researchers address important issues and challenges facing Africa in areas such as education, health, population, aging, urbanization and well-being. We engage with policy makers in the region to disseminate our research findings to influence policy decisions and improve the quality of life in Africa.

APHRC is looking for an experienced C#, .NET MVC/entity frameworks developer that will be able to develop and support existing applications. The main scope of work will be development of new modules or make changes/modifications on existing ASP.net MVC web based staff access portal platform built on a ASP.net MVC framework that utilizes web services to pull and manipulate employee data from Microsoft Navision 2017 ERP e.g. leave application, timesheets, reporting.

Qualifications

●      A first degree in related disciplines e.g. software engineering, computer science, computer engineering or any relevant field.

●      A full stack web developer with at least 4 years of experience in design & development of web applications and use of relational databases, familiarity with the ASP.NET framework, SQL server and design/architectural patterns, and consumption of web services.

●      Knowledge of at least one of the .NET languages (e.g. C#, Visual Basic .NET MVC and understanding of its entity frameworks) and HTML5/CSS3.

●      Hands on experience with architecture styles/APIs (REST, RPC).

●      Utilize established development tools, guidelines and conventions including but not limited to ASP.NET, SQL Server, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and C#/VB.NET.

●      Ability to create web pages to show online reports to application users using pivot reports, detailed data pages, grid views, tables or use of crystal reports.

●      Developed user authentication mechanism using web services.

●      Experience with jQuery to bring dynamic behavior to the web page and also perform AJAX calls to the MVC controllers.

●      Understanding of Agile methodologies.

●      Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

●      Excellent skills in debugging user sessions and solving bugs.

●      Ability to analyze and critique requirements and make recommendations on possible
solution designs.

●      Ability to complete work independently, incorporate client feedback, and deliver on time.

Scope of Assignment

●      Create new modules or make changes/modifications on existing staff access portal platform built on a ASP.net MVC framework that utilizes web services to pull and manipulate data from Microsoft Navision 2017 e.g. leave application, timesheets, reporting etc.

●      Create HTML5 detailed data pages, grid views, tables to help the system users and their supervisors in reporting and allow export of the data to different formats.

●      Create email/templates and notifications to users based on activities on the portal e.g. pending submission of timesheets, leave application notice to supervisors etc.

●      Improve system authentication by making improvements to how users are authenticated to access different system modules.

How to apply

Respond with your application letter, detailed CV and links to a portfolio to consultancies@aphrc.org  and copy procurement@aphrc.org with the subject: “Full Stack Web Developer.” The application deadline is June 10, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should be should be addressed to:

 The Human Resources Officer

African Population and Health Research Center, Inc

APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru

P. O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi

Website: www.aphrc.org

APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of vulnerable persons.