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Inclusion on the roster does not guarantee selection, engagement, or any contractual obligation\nBackground \nBarely enough is not enough for anyone. Prosper Global is a humanitarian organization working alongside communities facing conflict, climate change, and economic hardship to meet urgent needs and create the conditions for lasting progress. Today's challenges demand new solutions, so we pair local knowledge with global resources to help communities build what's needed, test what's possible, and scale what's proven so that people everywhere can pursue a full life on their own terms. In 2026, we changed our name from Mercy Corps to Prosper Global, to reflect our belief that when every community can prosper, all of humanity moves forward. \nPurpose / Project Description \nThe Junior Product Developer will support the Sprout Platform to provide technical support to the Sprout Team and partners, updating and evolving the Digital Weather Advisory Service (DWAS), and prototyping additional services. \nConsultant Activities \nThe Consultant will work closely with the Sprout and Agrifin technical team members to support both designs in the implementation of the identified features of the Sprout Platform with the Mercy Corps AgriFin team and external partners. The JPDE will lead the project team on the Sprout Platform chatbot and digital services MVP. These services will be built upon the existing platform, capabilities, and offers: \nThe Junior Product Developer will work on the following activities: \nSupport Sprout Platform \n\nProvide technical support to the Sprout team and partners, addressing inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and implementing effective solutions to enhance platform performance. \n\nAssist in the overall management of the Sprout Platform, ensuring its stability, reliability, and scalability. \n\nProvide customer support for internal and external users. \n\nSupport the updating and evolution Digital Weather Advisory Services (DWAS) \n\nContributing to the ongoing improvement of DWAS generally and specifically for Kenya and Senegal including supporting implementation of the core platform update and features in line b below. \n\nWork with identified partners such as weather service providers, to define and implement new features on DWAS \n\nAdd features to the service based on project priorities, internal team, partner and customer requests. \n\nWorking with partners to implement the above services. \n\nReporting \n\nCollaborating with various partners to collect reporting data, ensuring accuracy and consistency in the information gathered. \n\nAnalyze and present reporting numbers for donors. \n\nAnalyzing the reports to derive meaningful insights that inform decision-making, platform enhancements, and growth opportunities. \n\nBusiness development \n\nOnboarding FFOs (partners) to use the Sprout platform's data driven and open content \n\nSupport Business Development events and meetings. \n\nConsultant Deliverables \nThe consultant will work to produce regular progress reports and activity time logs and any supporting documents /screenshots to proof the achievement of the deliverables below: \nSupport Sprout Platform \n\nProvide technical support to the Sprout team and partners, addressing inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and implementing effective solutions to enhance platform performance. \n\nAssist in the overall management of the Sprout Platform, ensuring its stability, reliability, and scalability. \n\nProvide customer support for internal and external users. \n\nSupport the updating and evolution Digital Weather Advisory Services (DWAS) \n\nContributing to the ongoing improvement of DWAS generally and specifically for Kenya and Senegal including supporting implementation of the core platform update and features in line b below. \n\nWork with identified partners such as weather service providers, to define and implement new features on DWAS \n\nAdd features to the service based on project priorities, internal team, partner and customer requests. \n\nWorking with partners to implement the above services. \n\nReporting \n\nCollaborating with various partners to collect reporting data, ensuring accuracy and consistency in the information gathered. \n\nAnalyze and present reporting numbers for donors. \n\nAnalyzing the reports to derive meaningful insights that inform decision-making, platform enhancements, and growth opportunities. \n\nBusiness development \n\nOnboarding FFOs (partners) to use the Sprout platform's data driven and open content \n\nSupport Business Development events and meetings. \n\nTimeframe / Schedule \nThe Timeframe will be between December 1st, 2026 – November 30th, 2028. \nThe Consultant Will Report to \nElias Nure – Agrifin DCSA Director. \nThe Program Director has the final sign-off on deliverables and invoices. \nThe Consultant Will Work Closely With \nThe AgriFin technical team. \nRequired Experience and Skills \n2 - 4 years of experience in the field of Agriculture in a governmental, or non-governmental organization or a reputable international or national organization preferred \n\nExperience in backend programming, software development, web development, and database management. \n\nExperience in using git and github. \n\nExperience designing and implementing SMS, telegram and WhatsApp for Business platforms, Chatbots. \n\nUnderstanding of and work experience of Kenya, Ethiopia, and/or Nigeria’s agricultural sector \n\nExcellent Computer, verbal and written communication skills, including report development, writing and editing. \n\nPossession of excellent interpersonal skills, high level of proactiveness and self-discipline \n\nExperience and ability to work in a multicultural, multinational team \n\nExperience with monitoring and evaluation of projects \n\nDemonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. \n\nDemonstrated experience in project management skills. \n\nDemonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members. \n\nTeam Engagement and Effectiveness \nAchieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work. \nWe recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together. \nEqual Employment Opportunity \nProsper Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. \nSafeguarding and Ethics \nProsper Global is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Prosper Global Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. 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