Principles for Peace Foundation is looking for a Software Developer & Web Designer

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – EXPERT ROSTER

Role: Software Developer & Web Designer role

Location: Flexible / As required by project activities

Contract Type: Framework Agreement - Service contract

Reporting line: Executive Director

1. BACKGROUND

The Principles for Peace Foundation (P4P) is an independent Geneva-based organisation that seeks to reset how peace is built, measured and supported. Guided by the Principles for Peace, P4P works along two strategic pillars.

The first pillar focuses on country accompaniment. P4P supports governments, national actors and coalitions to design and implement legitimate and inclusive peace arrangements and reconciliation processes.

The second pillar focuses on global architecture and tools. P4P develops and deploys methodologies, including peace games simulations, incubation spaces, and the Peace Navigator, an AI powered measurement platform, and uses them to inform policy, decision making and practice.

P4P operates as a nimble, high performing team that works in a consulting style talent pool. Staff are organised into task teams under the leadership of thematic leads and work across assignments rather than in fixed silos.

2. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

P4P invites Expressions of Interest from qualified individuals or organisations to provide software development and web design support on a flexible, as-needed basis under a framework agreement.

The selected developer/designer will support the design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of P4P's digital tools and platforms, including the Peace Navigator, AI-enabled peace game simulations, and related web applications. The role will involve working closely with P4P teams and partners to ensure functional, user-friendly, and accessible digital solutions that support country-level accompaniment, mediation support, advisory work, and peace gaming initiatives.

3. KEY RESPONSABILITIES

1. Software and Platform Development

• Support the maintenance, iteration, and further development of P4P digital tools, including the Peace Navigator, ensuring stability, usability, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new features, including integrating AI functionalities into web applications and interactive platforms.
• Respond to ad hoc technical needs across P4P projects, troubleshooting issues, optimizing performance, and deploying updates.

2. Web Design and User Experience

• Design and implement user interfaces and interactive elements that are intuitive, accessible, and visually aligned with P4P branding and communications.
• Collaborate with teams to translate user needs into functional designs, incorporating feedback from program staff, partners, and end-users.
• Support the creation of visual and interactive assets for web platforms, dashboards, and online tools.

3. Technical Advisory and Quality Assurance

• Provide technical input and feedback on web and platform content, ensuring accuracy, functionality, and accessibility for diverse users.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance for web applications and digital tools, documenting issues and supporting their resolution.
• Suggest and implement innovative digital solutions to improve user experience, platform performance, and integration with P4P AI tools.

4. Other, Miscellaneous Tasks

• Miscellaneous tasks that may reasonably emerge during the assignment and are related to the scope of the project.

4. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

P4P is seeking an organisation or individuals with the following profile:

P4P is seeking an organisation or individuals with the following profile:

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Software Engineering, Web Development, UI/UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.
• Strong experience in full-stack development, web applications, and interactive platforms.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks, such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, HTML/CSS, or equivalent.
• Experience with web application deployment, APIs, databases, and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Proven experience in UI/UX design, responsive design, accessibility standards, and interactive visualization.
• Experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prior experience supporting digital tools in social impact, humanitarian, or peacebuilding contexts is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain platforms.
• Languages - Fluency in English is required.
• Discretion - High level of discretion, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information.

5. HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals/organisations are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to [email protected] by 19 March 2026, including:

1. A short organisational profile highlighting relevant experience;
2. A brief description of experience with software development and web design
3. CVs of key experts who may be mobilised under the framework agreement; and
4. Indicative daily rates. Incomplete applications will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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