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| 2008 - 2008 |
Development of the International Land Coalition operating system (International Land Coalition (ILC), UK)
Web interface developer |
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On behalf of the International Land Coalition (ILC), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) requested consultancy services for the development of the ILC operating systems needed to implement its Strategic Framework (SF) 2007-2011. There are two aspects to this assignment. Firstly, to develop a Business and Operating Framework (BOF), including related tools and instruments for its implementation. And secondly to draft a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (MEF): to systematically assess progress towards achieving the SF, as well as to identify the changes necessary to improve ILC performance.
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Development of a web interface for communication with ILC partners and members.
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| 2007 - 2008 Ongoing |
Performance Management Improvement Project: development of ArteMIS (Commonwealth Secretariat, UK)
MIS database expert / interface designer |
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ITAD is working on an ongoing assignment to establish improved and results-based business processes and procedures within the Commonwealth Secretariat, particularly relating to managing the Programme and Project Cycle and generating useful performance information. ArteMIS is the information system, currently in development, that will underpin the organisations Performance Management Improvement Project.
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Working in 2 capacities: as an MIS database expert analysing proposed data structure against results-based business processes and procedures; and as an interface designer developing the ArteMIS user-interface.
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| 2007 - 2007 |
Evaluation of www.citywildlife.org.uk (Brighton & Hove City Council, UK)
Team Leader |
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This evaluation focused on the usability, user experience and accessibility of the
City Wildlife website (CWL) for the specific target audience of school children
between the ages of 8 and 11. The overall aim of this evaluation was to provide CWL with a useful appraisal of the existing website and provide practical recommendations as to how it might be made more suitable for 8-11 year olds; thereby helping CWL fulfill its stated ambition of attracting more young Nature Wardens to the site.
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Leading a team of 6 to plan and execute the evaluation, report writing and presenting findings to the client. Several evaluation methods and tools were employed: accessibility evaluation, comparisons with other websites, heuristic evaluation, hierarchical task analysis, user questionnaires, a task-based usability test, and the creation of indicative user personas. Key recommendations focused on simplifying core interactions, adapting the aesthetic to the target user group and improving accessibility and cross-browser compatibility.
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| 2006 - 2007 |
International HIV/AIDS Alliance Indicators & Monitoring System (International HIV/AIDS Alliance, UK)
Database expert |
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The International HIV/AIDS Alliance (the Alliance) is an international development non-governmental organisation which was set up in 1993 by a consortium of international donors. The Alliance was established to respond to the need for a specialist, professional intermediary organisation that would work in effective partnership with non-governmental and community-based organisations in developing countries, as well as with national governments, private and public donors and the UN system. ITAD has assisted the Alliance in developing a new strategic framework, a related set of indicators, and a computerised MIS reporting system.
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SQL Server database expert: assisting in the roll-out of a new version of the Alliance MIS reporting system; migrating data from previous version; testing and trouble-shooting of the client application (developed in MS Access).
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| 2006 - 2007 |
CVdb - online CV management system for development consultants (ITAD, UK)
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CVdb is a secure web application that enables consultants to maintain an up to date, quality controlled curriculum vitae. Having logged in with a private username and password, information on the consultant's skills, professional experience and academic record is entered via a user friendly interface; at every stage examples and tips are provided. CV data can be added, edited and deleted as often as necessary. The automatic CV formatting function enables consultants to format their CV data according to donor templates (World Bank, EC etc.) perhaps the biggest labour-saving element of the system.
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Scoping and designing the system; managing inputs from 2 other content providers; programming the database and client application; testing, rolling out to an international user base of 1200 people and providing user technical support. Also responsible for related marketing activities.
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| 2005 - 2007 |
ADM (Aid Delivery Methods) project management system (EC, Brussels)
Information systems designer |
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ITAD is consortium leader on a 0.6m Euros per year contract to provide training and methodological support to EC and partner government staff in Project Cycle Management and Economic and Financial Analysis.
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Design and implementation of a secure web-based project management system through which the client logs work orders and monitors expenditure through a variety of customisable reports.
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| 2005 - 2007 |
DFID Country Programme Evaluations (DFID, UK, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Indonesia)
Information sharing system designer |
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ITAD is working for DFID's Evaluation Department to conduct 5 country programme evaluations (CPEs) in the 05/06 financial year. These are in Bangladesh, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, and Rwanda. ITAD is leading a consortium with KIT, the Netherlands Royal Tropical Institute to conduct these evaluations. ITAD has provided the Study Director, Study Co-ordinator, and Team Leader, as well as a number of the technical specialists in the evaluation teams.
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Design of a secure project website and document sharing utility enabling evaluators to view project information from anywhere in the world.
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| 2006 - 2006 |
participatorytraining.co.uk (John Rowley & Kate Gant, UK)
Lead developer |
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John Rowley & Kate Gant provide training and support for people who want to use participatory methods in their work to involve and engage others. A website was commissioned to promote their activities and to act as a resource for those interested in participatory methods.
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Consultation and scoping: establishing the target audience for the website, deciding on content and navigation systems. Development and design: creating a website that was aesthetically and technically suitable for the target audience, ensuring compatibility with relevant operating systems and web browsers. Sourcing hosting services and search engine optimisation.
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| 2006 - 2006 |
East Sussex Council for Voluntary Youth Service Website (ESCVYS, UK)
Website consultant - scoping and quality control |
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ESCVYS is a third sector infrastructure organisation supporting a diverse network of over 90 voluntary and community organisations working with children and young people in East Sussex.
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Outline design and scoping services; establishing technial and aesthetic development considerations specific to the client's potential 'third sector' users.
http://www.escvys.org.uk/
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| 2005 - 2006 |
Joint Wetlands Livelihoods Project (JWL) website (DFID, UK / Nigeria)
Web Developer |
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ITAD is implementing the JWL project, which has the goal of sustainable improvement of the livelihoods of rural poor people dependant on common property resources in northern Nigeria. Its purpose is the demonstration of successful approaches to more equitable and sustainable management of the most important common property resource in this part of semi-arid Nigeria: water.
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A website was commissioned to highlight related issues and the activities of the JWL project amongst local stakeholders and government bodies as well as the UK-based donor organisation. Visit www.jwlnigeria.org.
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| 2005 - 2006 |
ITAD Intranet (ITAD, UK)
Project leader |
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ITAD required an internal information system. A central, user-friendly portal was needed so that staff could easily access information from a variety of different databases.
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Project leader, responsible for scoping, designing and implementing the Intranet using ASP.NET. The ITAD Intranet is a constantly evolving system, recently completed elements include an online CV editing and formatting facility, a forum for company discussions and a data-driven web application for monitoring company activities from lead generation to project implementation.
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| 2005 - 2006 |
ITAD website (ITAD, UK)
Project leader |
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As part of a general refresh of ITAD's marketing material, a new website was commissioned with the view to improving communication with clients and partners. The new site is easily updatable using a content management system and features many photos taken by ITAD consultants.
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Company-wide consultation on content and form of proposed new website; complete re-design of existing website's graphical and text content; managing the inputs of around 20 contributors; development of content management system; implementation using HTML and ASP.NET.
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| 2004 - 2005 |
STAR Consulting website and re-branding (STAR Consulting, UK)
Project leader |
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Brighton-based training consultancy STAR Consulting sought to improve its presence on the internet and spearhead a new marketing strategy with a new logo and a website re-design.
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Complete re-design of the company's website; search engine optimisation - ensuring that relevant key words lead to STAR Consulting's pages; design of a new logo.
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| 2004 - 2004 |
DAMOVO UK Training Evaluation System (DAMOVO UK, UK)
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DAMOVO UK provides voice and data information systems to clients such as ChevronTexaco, National Grid, BBC and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. The company required a training evaluation system whereby delegates could complete electronic questionnaires related to learning experiences. Information provided by delegates is stored in a central database from which management information is drawn.
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The solution to this requirement included: an extensive consultation with the client to establish reporting requirements; research into training evaluation methods; an automated emailing system that sends personalised electronic questionnaires to delegates on training courses; a password protected online reporting system through which managers can access individual questionnaires and a variety of summaries.
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| 2003 - 2004 |
ORION database application (STAR Consulting, UK)
Project leader |
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A comprehensive 12-month project to improve the efficiency of information systems. A database application was designed to automate communications and financial monitoring.
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Systems analysis, design and implementation. Application was delivered using MS Access, VBA and SQL Server.
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