Project Overview
The Sentinel Project, a Canadian nonprofit focused on preventing mass atrocities and mitigating violence through technology, is seeking a software development partner to design and build a web-based Conflict Early Warning System. The platform will support the collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting of conflict-related data, helping communities, analysts, and stakeholders identify emerging risks and make informed decisions before and during periods of violence. The system will be used to support conflict prevention initiatives in countries including South Sudan, Kenya, Benin, and other high-risk regions.
Scope of Work (Requirements)
The selected developer or development team will design, build, test, and support a secure web-based platform with the following capabilities:
Platform Design & Development
- Web-based conflict early warning platform
- User management with role-based access controls
- Administrative and analyst user roles
- Secure authentication and authorization
- User activity logging and audit trails
- Responsive design for desktop and tablet devices
Data Management
- Interactive dashboard for event submissions
- Bulk data imports (CSV, Excel, JSON)
- API integration capabilities
- Data validation and quality controls
- Historical data management, editing, deletion, and restoration features
Indicator & Risk Management
- Management of conflict indicators such as protests, armed group activity, displacement, commodity price spikes, service disruptions, and misinformation
- Risk categorization and scoring systems
- Geographic tagging and timestamping
- Customizable weighting and risk assessment mechanisms
Data Visualization & Analytics
- Time-series graphs and trend analysis
- Multi-location comparison tools
- Filtering by location, date range, and indicator category
- Timeline visualizations
- Pattern recognition and anomaly detection
- Geographic mapping and hotspot visualization (optional enhancement)
Reporting & Exports
- Export reports, charts, and datasets
- PDF, Word, Excel, and CSV exports
- Visual reporting tools for stakeholders and decision-makers
Security & Technical Requirements
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Secure API architecture
- Backup and disaster recovery procedures
- Compliance with Canadian privacy and security standards
- Vulnerability testing and remediation
- Cloud-hosted or self-hosted deployment options
- Future compatibility with machine learning and predictive analytics tools
Deliverables
- Project work plan
- Requirements specification document
- System architecture documentation
- UI/UX design
- Fully functional software platform
- API documentation
- Comprehensive testing
- Security assessment report
- User training materials
- Source code repository and maintenance documentation
Key Dates
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
- Estimated Development Timeline: Approximately 3 months, followed by testing, troubleshooting, and post-launch support phases.
Budget
Not explicitly defined.
Why This Is a Great Opportunity, and for Whom
This is a unique opportunity for software development firms, data analytics companies, GIS specialists, civic technology providers, and mission-driven development teams interested in building technology for humanitarian impact. The project combines modern web application development, geospatial analytics, data visualization, security, and early warning intelligence into a single platform. It is particularly well-suited for teams with experience in SaaS applications, dashboards, crisis monitoring systems, GIS mapping, public sector technology, or international development projects. Beyond the technical challenge, the platform will directly contribute to violence prevention and community resilience efforts worldwide.
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