Girl Effect is inviting proposals from qualified digital product, UX, and software engineering agencies or consortiums for the second phase of the Rika platform. This initiative supports Kenya's Ministry of Health in enhancing a government-led digital platform, AASHA, which provides age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health information to young people.
The selected agency will be responsible for researching, designing, building, testing, deploying, and handing over Rika Phase Two. The goal is to deliver an accessible, mobile-first, and secure web platform, chatbot, and data dashboard that the Ministry of Health can sustainably own and operate.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Girl Effect |
| Location | Kenya |
| Region | Africa |
| Open to | Digital product, UX, and software engineering agencies or consortiums |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Start date | December |
| Application deadline | 20 November 2026 |
About the Position
The role involves comprehensive UX design and engineering support for the Rika platform (web and chatbot). Key activities include conducting a needs assessment in Kwale, Narok, and Migori counties, refining the consumer journey, designing and building new features, strengthening data and AI capabilities, improving platform accessibility and security, and deploying an updated MVP2. The agency will work collaboratively with the Ministry of Health, Girl Effect, and young people, focusing on creating a centralized repository for age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health information.
Eligibility
- At least five years of relevant experience delivering user-centered web platforms, chatbots, and data products.
- Experience in health, youth, or public-sector digital products.
- Demonstrated capability in product discovery, UX research and design, accessible and mobile-first design, software architecture, front-end and back-end engineering, chatbot/conversational design, data analytics and dashboards, secure engineering, quality assurance, DevOps and deployment, and technical documentation and handover.
- Experience working with government stakeholders and multi-partner approval structures in Kenya (highly desirable).
- A strong relevant portfolio.
- At least three recent client references.
- Evidence of successfully taking over, assessing, and improving an existing codebase.
Benefits
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
Documents Required
- Technical Proposal (max 10 pages, including CVs, references, company documents, supporting evidence)
- Financial Proposal
How to Apply
- Email the technical and financial proposals as separate attachments to suppliers@girleffect.org.
- Use the email subject: "Rika Phase Two UX and Engineering Services-Kenya".
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
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