War Child International has announced a consultancy opportunity for an experienced Web Developer / Software Developer to design and deliver a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for a Digital Referral System supporting the Syria Joint Response (SJR) consortium. The assignment aims to strengthen coordination, referral management, and information sharing among humanitarian partners operating in Northwest and Northeast Syria.
The consultancy is designed for skilled information and communications technology (ICT) professionals with proven experience in developing secure web-based platforms, digital solutions, and systems that support humanitarian or development operations. The successful consultant will contribute to creating a scalable digital tool that improves how consortium partners manage referrals, track service delivery, and generate operational reports.
The project will run from August to December 2026, with the MVP serving as the foundation for future system expansion beyond the current SJR consortium framework.
The Syria Joint Response consortium brings together humanitarian organizations working to improve assistance delivery in Syria. Due to the complexity of humanitarian operations and the involvement of multiple partners, effective referral mechanisms are essential for ensuring that affected communities can access appropriate services efficiently.
War Child International is seeking a developer who can create a secure and user-friendly digital referral platform that enables participating organizations to coordinate referrals more effectively.
The planned MVP will focus on:
• Developing a secure web-based referral management platform
• Improving referral tracking and monitoring across consortium partners
• Supporting data management and reporting functions
• Enhancing collaboration between humanitarian organizations
• Creating a flexible system architecture that allows future upgrades and expansion
The platform is expected to support humanitarian actors by reducing administrative barriers, improving accountability, and strengthening coordination among service providers.
The selected consultant will be responsible for designing and delivering the digital referral system MVP in accordance with the technical requirements outlined by War Child International and the Syria Joint Response consortium.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Analysing user requirements and translating them into technical solutions
• Designing and developing the web-based referral management system
• Creating secure features for user access, data management, and reporting
• Ensuring the platform meets usability, reliability, and security standards
• Testing system functionality and resolving technical issues
• Providing documentation and recommendations for future system development
The consultant will work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the final product responds to the operational needs of humanitarian organizations working in challenging environments.
War Child International is seeking applicants with strong technical expertise and professional experience in software development. The consultancy is categorized under Information and Communications Technology and requires candidates with substantial experience in web development and digital solutions.
Applicants should demonstrate:
• Between 5 and 9 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong experience in web application development and software engineering
• Knowledge of designing secure digital platforms and data management systems
• Experience developing minimum viable products or similar technology solutions
• Ability to work with humanitarian, nonprofit, or international development organizations is an advantage
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Candidates with experience building referral systems, case management platforms, or humanitarian information management tools will be particularly suited for this assignment.
The assignment will be implemented between August and December 2026. During this period, the selected developer will focus on delivering the MVP version of the digital referral system while ensuring that the platform can support future improvements.
The initial MVP development phase will provide the foundation for a broader digital referral solution that can potentially be expanded to serve additional humanitarian partners and operational areas.
Interested applicants are required to review the full Terms of Reference (ToR) provided by War Child International before submitting their applications. The application guidelines, required documentation, submission method, and deadline are detailed under Section 11: Application Process of the ToR.
Only applications that follow the stated submission instructions will be considered.
The application deadline is 15 August 2026.
War Child International is a humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting children and communities affected by conflict. Through protection, education, and psychosocial support programmes, the organization works to improve the lives of children living in conflict-affected environments.
Through this digital referral system initiative, War Child International aims to strengthen humanitarian coordination and improve access to essential services for vulnerable populations affected by the Syria crisis.
• Position: Web Developer / Software Developer
• Organization: War Child International
• Assignment Type: Consultancy
• Sector: Information and Communications Technology
• Project: Digital Referral System Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
• Location: Remote/International consultancy
• Implementation Period: August–December 2026
• Required Experience: 5–9 years
• Application Deadline: 15 August 2026
Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering this opportunity. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

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