United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Technical Support to CaLP’s development of an LMS

CaLP is looking for an experienced LMS/E-learning specialist with expertise in LMS development and knowledge of different LMS hosting agencies/systems, to provide guidance and advice to the CaLP team in refining our technical specifications/ LMS requirements.

Primary Objective

Provide technical advice and expertise to CaLP’s team on LMS options.

Methodology

The consultant/team will:

1. Review CaLP’s current LMS scoping document to fully understand CaLP’s LMS needs
2. Hold interviews with key CaLP staff/stakeholders, as well as any potential partners identified by CaLP
3. Be available for collaborative discussions with CaLP during the week of 16 May
4. Develop the technical specifications required for the CaLP LMS and convert the existing LMS scoping study document into an RFP (request for proposals) document.
5. Advise on the pros and cons of each current option in the CaLP LMS scoping study, including consideration of data protection issues, or other risks, and suggest any additional options open to CaLP which have not yet been fully captured
6. Confirm quotations with suppliers based on revised specifications and needs
7. Develop a cost-comparison matrix, and selection criteria to support the CaLP team’s procurement process
8. Advise on the best approach for CaLP to achieve its goal and meet the current LMS needs

Essential profile of the consultants:

The consultant/s should have the following essential skills and knowledge:

• A high level of technical experience and knowledge of learning management systems (essential), and e-learning (desirable)
• Knowledge of the e-learning sector and strong networks of LMS providers
• Familiarity with open/public platforms such as Disaster Ready or IFRC online platform

Application Guidelines:

CaLP is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified consultants to undertake this work.The Consultant is expected to submit a brief application with the following components:

• CV of the consultant/s who will undertake the work
• Breakdown of fees for the work
• Cover letter outlining consultant’s knowledge and expertise pertaining to this piece of work

Expressions of Interest must be sent to the CaLP Global Administration Officeradministrator@cashlearning.org and copied to technicalprojectmanager@cashlearning.org by 24^th June 2016.

Any additional clarifications on the consultancy should be addressed to the CaLP Technical Team Project Manager, Stephanie Roberson, at technicalprojectmanager@cashlearning.org

For more information and to access the TOR please visit our website: http://www.cashlearning.org/latest-vacancies/consultancies/details/7