Moodle LMS Developer

Description of the Assignment:  

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through its ICT Literacy and

Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB), is actively strengthening community-based digital skills training

nationwide. Central to this mandate is the enhancement of the Digital Transformation Centers (DTCs), which

serve as the vital physical landing points for localized capacity development initiatives. To modernize and

scale these efforts, the DICT is enhancing the DTC portal to act as the project’s digital backbone—a centralized

infrastructure designed to stream standardized learning content and monitor learner performance across all

DTCs.

Crucially, the DICT recognizes that effective learning cannot be fully digitized; it is a complex process that often

necessitates a tactile, social interface. Therefore, the project places equal emphasis on ensuring that local

center operations are equipped with the capacity to deliver high-quality, blended training that perfectly

complements this digital infrastructure.

To support this initiative, Digital PINAS is collaborating with the DICT-ILCDB in the enhancement,

customization, and integration of the existing Moodle-based Learning Management System (LMS) to the DTC

portal. This collaboration enables the DICT to upgrade its current platform into a scalable digital infrastructure

for managing and delivering nationwide training programs, while simultaneously providing Digital PINAS with

a robust vehicle to reach MSMEs with targeted learning interventions and business development resources.

The Moodle LMS is envisioned not merely as a content delivery platform, but as a dynamic enabler of

meaningful and sustained learning. By complementing on-the-ground facilitation at DTCs with structured

digital support, the system will ensure that capacity-building efforts translate into tangible digital literacy and

improved enterprise productivity.

The project requires two (2) Moodle specialists who will architect and implement the Moodle enhancement

and integration: an LMS Technical Developer and an LMS Instructional Designer. Working together, these

specialists will audit and enhance the existing environment to meet the highest standards of technical and

pedagogical design. While the Technical Developer focuses on the robust infrastructure, security, and

backend environment of the platform, the LMS Instructional Designer is responsible for the "human-centered"

layer—transforming complex curriculum into engaging, automated, and sound digital learning experiences.

This ensures that the enhanced platform is not just functional but remains intuitive and optimized for highimpact

learning. Consequently, this Terms of Reference (TOR) specifically covers the engagement and

deliverables for the LMS Technical Developer.

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or any related field.

Relevant certifications

• Any recognized certification covering identity management, access control, or secure authentication

• Equivalent LMS platform certifications demonstrating hands-on administration and deployment experience 

• Linux system administration certifications and/or cloud fundamentals certifications

• Project Delivery & Documentation certifications (ITIL Foundation,PRINCE2 Foundation, PMI-CAPM / PMP)

Experience

At least five (5) years of professional experience in Moodle LMS development, administration, or implementation, including deployment in production  environments.

Demonstrated experience in the following areas:

• Proficiency in PHP programming, with demonstrated experience in Moodle LMS development, including configuration, customization, and use of standard plugins in accordance with Moodle coding practices.

• Strong experience in identity and access management (IAM), including SSO integration (SAML, OAuth/OpenID Connect), user provisioning, and secure role-based access control design

• Strong working knowledge of Moodle core configuration, user management, roles and permissions, reporting, and standard plugins, with the ability to make sound architectural decisions without modifying Moodle core code.

• Implementing platform security aligned with recognized standards (e.g., OWASP, ISO 27001) and supporting compliance with government or regulatory security requirements (e.g., DICT, data privacy frameworks)

• Deploying and managing LMS or web applications in cloud or on premises environments

• Conducting performance, load, and stress testing of web-based platforms, including analysis of results and identification of optimization strategies

• Ability to independently design, implement, validate, and document solutions within a defined scope and fixed delivery timeline, with minimal supervision.

• Proven experience producing clear technical documentation and conducting knowledge transfer to internal IT team

Relevant Project and Institutional Experience

• Prior experience working with government, public sector, or large institutional IT environments, particularly in projects involving user identity, access management, or compliance requirements.

• Experience supporting Moodle deployments for large or distributed user bases, including optimization for mobile and low-bandwidth access scenarios.

• Familiarity with open standards and best practices related to secure authentication and access management, as applied in learning platforms.

Language

Fluency in spoken and written English and Filipino as indicated in the CV

Period of assignment/services: Seventy days spread across six months

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