Individual Software Developer Consultant to Develop an Integrated TFGBV Prevention Digital Safety/Literacy Prototype

Designs, validates and integrates a gender-transformative digital prototype that builds safety and literacy among Kenyan youth, combines gamified learning with access to GBV referral services, and supports adoption within existing SRHR and violence-prevention programmes.

Department: Gender/GBV Unit

• Design the prototype architecture, technical specifications, wireframes and user journeys
• Develop gamified digital-safety learning modules and one-tap GBV referral functions
• Apply safe and ethical GBV data standards, informed consent, data minimisation and privacy-by-design principles
• Conduct youth-centred consultations, user testing, validation and safety assessments across three counties
• Refine and deliver a functional prototype with complete source files and technical documentation
• Create an integration plan and support adoption in two youth-focused SRHR and GBV-prevention programmes
• Deliver partner training, consultation reports, a final consultancy report and handover package

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, software engineering, digital innovation or a related field
• At least three years of demonstrable experience in digital product design, safety, security and privacy by design, human-centred design, software development or technology-for-development
• Expertise in digital safety, GBV prevention or technology-facilitated gender-based violence in Kenya
• Experience designing youth-centred digital products, gamified learning tools or digital-literacy interventions
• Knowledge of ethical technology, data protection and safety-by-design approaches
• Experience with participatory or co-design methodologies
• Fluency in English and Swahili

• Remote consultancy scheduled for approximately 45 days from 12 August to 25 September
• Consultant must provide their own office space, computer, internet, telephone and other equipment
• Applicants must submit an up-to-date CV, three referees and evidence of similar work
• Consultant must declare any potential conflict of interest before the assignment