Job ID: 13-9696 Location: Abuja Reports To: Deputy Project Director Overview
We are looking for a mobile app developer to work on the design, development and maintenance of Android and iPhone apps. The developer will work on the entire app lifecycle right from concept stage.
The company will build a mobile app that allows users to have easy access to a reference document on either android or ios platforms. This app will provide users with links to other relevant documents.
This app will allow for online and offline mode functionality.
This app will give easy navigation to this document with easy search and user interaction.
Specific Responsibilities Working relationships (internal/external):
M&E and eHealth Advisor – concepts and solutions that help the mobile app meet its objectives.
Thematic Leads – working very closely with thematic leads effectively in building the content for the app and validating uploaded content.
Desirable Features of the App:
App Interface must be user friendly.
App must have navigation.
App must be light to download.
App must have easy content management and updates by app manager (MSH or govt agencies)
App must be able to connect/integrate seamlessly with differently social media platform.
App must rich graphics of logos , artworks and designs.
App must cater for different profile of users
Activities/ Deliverables:
Deliver across the entire app life cycle –concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support.
Working directly with lead advisors to conceptualize, build, test and realize products.
Gather requirements around functionality and translate those requirements into elegant functional solutions.
Build prototypes at tech scoping stage of project.
Create compelling device specific user interfaces and experiences.
Standardizing the platform and in some cases apps to deliver across multiple brands with minimal duplication of effort.
Optimizing performance for the apps.
Explain technologies and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualifications and Experience
Proven commercial software development experience – desktop and mobile.
Published examples of mobile applications on the App store or the Android market.
Excellent knowledge in information architecture, human computer interaction and usability design principles.
A track record of delivering successful consumer and or business products.
Ability to use analytic data and user testing to inform design decision.
A passion for new consumer technology and the emerging media landscape.
Ability to work on their own.
Excellent scoping and estimation skills.
Working in an NGO or National Government environment.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to liaise with various departments locally and internationally.
Essential skills needed in the company: IOS:
Strong OO design and programming skills in Objective-C
Familiar with iOS SDK (UIKit, Cocoa Touch, Core Data, Core Location, etc.)
Familiar with xcode.
Android:
Strong OO design and programming skills in Java (J2EE/ J2ME)
Familiar with the Android SDK and Eclipse.
Knowledge of SQLite, MySQL or similar database management system.
Admin Features
Ability to see number of users downloads.
Ability to see level of App usage.
Ability to frequency in content usage
Ability to see GIS map of the usage of App.
Apply via :
jobs-msh.icims.com
