Caritas Internationalis brings together 162 autonomous national organisations in more than 200 countries and territories across the world, each responding to its local context while forming one network that provides emergency relief, supports long-term development and calls for justice and peace.
The Caritas Internationalis Management Standards (CIMS) are a reference tool for member organisations, and for regional bodies and the General secretariat, to assess their progress at any given time, support ongoing institutional development, strengthen capacity and long-term sustainability. By applying them, the Confederation as a whole aims to become more effective through good governance, sound management and strong accountability.
💻 Design & Development of a Digital Platform
The assignment will support the next phase of the Caritas Internationalis Management Standards (CIMS) Review, transforming the revised CIMS processes and tools into a secure, user-friendly and sustainable digital platform including the digitalisation and integration of the Organizational Development Solidarity Fund (ODSF).
🎯 What will the consultancy cover?
The selected consultant/firm will support Caritas Internationalis to:
🔹Digitalise the CIMS process
🔹Develop a digital Organisational Review Tool (ORT)
🔹Digitalise the ODSF
🔹Build a CIMS information and reporting system
- 📊 Dashboards and data visualisation
- 📈 Trend and comparative analysis
- 📋 Reports at Member Organisation, Regional and Confederation levels
- 🔐 Secure, role-based access to information
🔗 Connect CIMS and ODSF so that relevant information from CIMS assessments, risks, priorities and Improvement Plans can be linked to ODSF applications and supported activities, reducing unnecessary duplication.
🌐 Key requirements
The platform should also consider:
🌍 Multilingual functionality — English, French and Spanish
🔒 Data protection, cybersecurity and confidentiality
👥 Role-based access and permissions
📱 User-friendly and accessible design
📡 Functionality for low or limited internet connectivity
🔄 Integration with other existing Caritas Internationalis systems (Baobab)
📚 A CIMS Library and Knowledge Centre
🔔 Alerts, notifications and workflow management
👩💻 Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a consultant or consultancy firm with:
✅ Proven experience developing digital platforms
✅ Experience translating complex organisational processes into digital workflows
✅ Strong UX/UI, database and application-development expertise
✅ Experience with assessment, compliance or organisational-development systems
✅ Experience with dashboards and reporting systems
✅ Knowledge of cybersecurity and data protection
✅ Experience with testing and deployment
✅ Strong project-management capacity
🌟 Experience with international NGOs, humanitarian/development organisations, multilingual platforms, safeguarding information systems or Caritas/faith-based networks is an asset.
📅 Timeline
🗓️ Digitisation: October 2026 – December 2027
🛠️Maintenance & technical support: December 2027 – November 2029
📩 How to apply
Interested consultants/consultancy firms are invited to submit:
📄 Technical proposal
💰 Financial proposal
🧩 Proposed methodology and work plan
💼 Relevant experience and organisational capacity
How to apply
Deadline: 📅 30 October, 2026
Email: 📧 cims@caritas.va and hr@caritas.va
Contact: Annamária Vrzáčková, CIMS Programme Manager, Caritas Internationalis
👉 Please consult and download the full Terms of Reference for detailed requirements, deliverables, qualifications and submission conditions.