Terms of Reference : Database Developer
ECPAT’s Global Legal Database on Legislation against Sexual Exploitation of Children Online (SECO)
Background:
ECPAT International
ECPAT International is a global network of organisations working together against the sexual exploitation of children, with member organisations in over 80 countries around the world. The Secretariat of the network is based in Bangkok, Thailand.
Global Legal Database
During the first semester of 2016, ECPAT International is conducting a Global Legal Review on criminal provisions addressing the sexual exploitation of children online. The information from the Global Legal Review will be made accessible through and online database (integrated with ECPAT International’s institutional website).
The information in the database will be organised per country and displayed following a template. The database will include the domestic law provisions on the sexual exploitation of children online in 127 countries. This includes at the start:
- Substantive criminal national legislation of 99 countries;
- Procedural criminal legislation of 28 countries;
covering offences, norms and rules related to sexual exploitation of children online, and an assessment of the law provisions related to their compliance with international and regional legal instruments.
Further, the database should include a section detailing an overview per region, highlighting identified major gaps and suggesting possible solutions through a series of recommendations.
Eventually, the database is meant to expand and include additional countries until global coverage is reached.
ECPAT International’s Institutional Website
ECPAT International Secretariat is currently designing a new institutional website (to be launched early May). The new website will have a simple structure for easy maneuverability, a modern and attention-grabbing design, and the ability to store and access a large number of resources, translated in different languages. The website will display in a clear manner the key thematic focuses, key ECPAT activities and mobilisation plans.
The ECPAT institutional website will include a “Global Atlas” presenting information on sexual exploitation of children per country and access to related resources.
The Global Legal Database and the new version of the website will be interlinked and should be integrated as far as possible.
ECPAT International is requesting proposals for the development of the Web Database for the global legal review.
Purpose
The online database will function as an online repository in which the most updated domestic criminal legislation on sexual exploitation of children online in the selected countries will be uploaded and periodically updated to include significant legislative changes occurring at national level. The overall purpose of the database is to inform international and regional organisations, national authorities, practitioners, and any other interested parties on the status quo of the legislation on sexual exploitation of children online.
The objectives of the database are:
o To make legal information on sexual exploitation of children online publically accessible;
o To provide updated baseline legal information informing on the current status of the criminal legislation in force in the researched countries and monitor the level of compliance with the international and regional legal standards.
Key requirements for the Global Legal Database:
· Clearly displayed information
· Possibility to create a country profile print friendly version
· Possibility to create (or incorporate) ad hoc documents/infographics with key information per country
· Easy-to-use search function for finding specific information and other publications
· Easy to update and maintain by non-technical programme staff
· Links to ECPAT’s website country specific information about sexual exploitation of children and to ECPAT members and partners information at country level
· Links to related websites that provide in-depth resources on specific aspects of child sexual exploitation or on the work of ECPAT Network Members and partners.
· Compatibility with desktop browsers and mobile device friendly
Scope of services:
- Liaise with ECPAT’s SECO team contact person and other staff member as required, to assess and select the Global Legal Database content and functionalities (including user interface requirements if any)
- Develop a country template in cooperation with ECPAT’s SECO team and other staff members as required, that ensures that data is consistent and displays homogeneous categories per country
- Propose a design for the online Global Legal Database, based on agreed requirements and content
- Provide recommendations for software and special browser features, including the options to:
o Link the Global Legal Review to other existing (or future) databases and platforms
o Reorganize categories of information and/or, including new ones
- Upon approval of the propose design, develop the Global Legal Database structure
- Use content provided by the SECO team for building of the database and further integration into ECPAT’s website
- Integrate the components into a platform mode that allows review, testing and adjustments based on feedback from the Advocacy and Communication team
- Make recommendations for back-up/ restore plan
- Make recommendations for software, hardware and other back-end applications related to web development/content management
- Upon final approval, liai se with ECPAT’s institutional website developers to integrate the Global Legal Database into ECPAT’s website and make it publicly available on ECPAT’s website
- Develop guidelines for consistent web design in collaboration with the ECPAT SECO & Communications team
- Train ECPAT’s SECO staff on maintenance and content update procedures
- Troubleshooting period after the launch of the online Global Legal Database (up to 6 months)
Time Frame: Total duration of development period: April – May 2016**
Phase 1: Assessment and proposed design
18 April – 29 April 2016
Phase 2: Design, development and testing period
2 May – 16 May 2016
Phase 3: Finalisation of other services, train staff, launch of database
16 May - 30 May 2016
Phase 4: Troubleshooting period
01 June 2016 – 30 November 2016
Location:**
The Consultant will work home based with frequent communication with supervisor and ECPAT Team in Bangkok.
Supervisor:
Tania Anguelova, Legal Officer, ECPAT International.
Work Plan:
Upon start of assignment, the developer prepares a detailed work plan and timeline based on the above timeframe for discussion with and approval by the supervisor.
Qualifications:**
· Demonstrated experienced in web development, content management systems and databases.
· Solid understanding of the concepts of user experience, user interface design principle and conceptual design.
· Experience in developing online platforms for advocacy and campaigning is a plus.
· Good English language skills
· Eye for design and attention to detail.
· Experience with web technologies, scripting languages and frameworks, including Adobe Dreamweaver, CSS, CSS2.1, JavaScript, PHP, HTML5, ASP.NET, SQL, graphic design authoring applications, etc. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested developers should submit a proposal to vacancy@ecpat.net with the following details:
· Introduction letter
· Evidence/ samples of previous work (front page and back-office page)
· CV, including technical qualifications
· Required time/ working days and proposed fee
· Any other relevant issues for selection
Please mention in the email subject line: Online database developer + name of applicant
Deadline for proposal: 18 April 2016
