The consulting firm will be tasked with the following:  Website design and development §  Conduct a needs assessment across stakeholders to identify specific user requirements and expectations for the website. Design a website architecture that supports easy navigation and accessibility. Develop a visually appealing and responsive website that is aligned with TNLA branding, easy to maintain and update, compatible with PCs, MAC, mobiles (smartphones), tablets; optimized for available search engines and hosted on Windows-based services. Integrate interactive features that enhance user engagement, such as forums, feedback forms, and multimedia content. Ensure that the website adheres to web content accessibility guidelines and incorporates systems that facilitate access for individuals with visual and auditory impairments. Create distinct sections to systematically manage and disseminate searchable research materials, laws, event reports, a photographic gallery, a video repository, and recent updates.  Develop a video player for the website and ensure the uploading and streaming of the videos by TNLA.  Create comprehensive event-based data entry and registration modules to facilitate a web-based interface for upcoming initiatives, incorporating a login feature for registered members. Configure the website on the server that is approved and hired by TNLA and UNDP. Website maintenance/aftercare Deliver comprehensive onsite training/webinars for the support personnel and system administrators of TNLA to facilitate content uploading, system maintenance, and administrative functions. Provide comprehensive documentation stating the configuration and customization of the Content Management System, accompanied by a training manual (with snapshots) for updating each section or page of the website. Implement security measures/audits, including Security Sockets Layer (SSL) certification, data encryption, and adherence to Data Protection Act requirements, to protect user data and ensure compliance with relevant laws. In the case of open source, the consultant will ensure that the site infrastructure is patched with the latest security patches and updates. Provide administrative and technical support, quality control, and ensure constant checks for broken hyperlinks on the site while verifying that the site is up and running. The consultant will provide biweekly reports of the website’s performance in relation to Search Engines Optimization and website traffic. Maintain a file backup with a database of the web site through the duration of the contract. The backup needs to be done on a weekly basis. The website backup, code, and source files will be delivered in full to UNDP and TNLA at the end of the contract.  Any web design, animation, etc. carried out will be shared in high resolution.  Ensuring PhotoShop documentation/formatting and editable files with TNLA staff.  Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org  using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders.  Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.Search for the specific tender using search filters and subscribe to the tender in order to get notifications in case of amendments of the tender document. If you need support with the online system, you can contact the contact details of this tender as indicated in the solicitation document.[UNDP OFFICE SOUTH SUDANPROCUREMENT UNIT]