Scope of works for Web Consultant (SMG e-journal) role
Description:
The Science Museum Group (SMG) is creating a new online journal to provide an innovative voice in discussions worldwide about science, its history, material culture, communication and presentation in museums. The SMG e-journal is an open access forum to present peer-reviewed research relating to SMG's collections and practise by scholars inside and outside the Museum Group. The journal aims to be an innovative voice in discussions worldwide about science, its history, material culture, communication, display and presentation in museums. The first issue of the e-journal will launch in March 2014.
The role of the Consultant is to act as technical consultant in the initial stages of the e-journal production process. If they successfully deliver the initial stage of production (up to the appointment of external contractors), they may then be asked to act as Project Manager for the delivery of the technical aspects of the project. Accordingly this scope is divided into two parts.
Part 1: Technical consultancy for Science Museum Group e-journal
Deliverables:
1. Perform a requirements analysis to determine the technical needs of the project, recommend a technical route to production and identify any possible problems which may arise in production
2. Write a functional and technical specification document for the contracted web development team that reflects the vision of the SMG e-journal
3. Prepare any additional tender documents and organise tender process alongside head of web and editorial team, such that the best contractor is appointed to deliver the project
The deliverables will take the form of summary reports and written documents.
Payment:
A total fee of £3,000 is offered for this work
v There will be one payment on completion of the Part 1 deliverables.
The expert is responsible for invoicing the Museum at each payment stage.
Timeframe:
Requirements analysis and functional specification must be completed by 15 August. Tender process should be completed by end August.
Part 2: Project Management of delivery of technical aspects of Science Museum Group e-journal
Description:
The role of the Project Manager will be to liaise between the editorial team and the external contractors to ensure that the technical aspects of the project are delivered on time and to the agreed specifications.
Deliverables:
1. Ensure that the successful delivery of the SMG e-journal meets project objectives according to the specifications of the functional and technical specification document and is on time and within the agreed budget, on behalf of the editorial team
2. Act as technical liaison between the SMG e-journal editorial team and the contracted technical team and provide regular progress updates to the editorial team as necessary
3. Communicate findings from user and beta-testing to contractors and ensure they implement findings into the final product
The deliverables will take the form of summary reports, oral/email feedback and written documents.
Payment:
A total fee of £6,000 is offered for this work
The payment will be divided into 2 stages of equal amount:
v 1st Payment: upon mutual signing of the PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
v 2nd Payment: upon completion of final deliverables on or before 31st March 2014
The expert is responsible for invoicing the Museum at each payment stage.
The Science Museum welcomes suggestions from potential contractors for amendments/clarifications of the above deliverables. The resulting agreed deliverables will form part of any final contract.
Contact Details:
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For further information, please email a CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . Deadline for applications is 2nd August 2013. To view this scope of works on the Science Museum homepage, please visit the Research & Public History Department's News and Events page <http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/about_us/new_research_folder/News%20and%20Events.aspx>
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