Development of a Budget Tracking and Visualization Platform for NGOs and Development Agencies

The client faces difficulties in managing and monitoring project budgets across multiple regions, with varying user expertise levels. They need a system to define country-specific programs, oversee expenditures, track progress on activities, and control data access through role-based permissions. External payment processing integration and scalable deployment are also required.

A large non-profit organization or development agency focusing on international aid and regional development projects, requiring tools for budget management and impact visualization.

• Develop a comprehensive web-based platform to define and manage country-specific aid programs.
• Implement real-time monitoring and visualization of budgets, expenses, and project outcomes across different regions and timeframes.
• Enable role-based access control to restrict and grant permissions based on user roles such as program managers, field implementers, and administrators.
• Integrate payment processing workflows with external payment systems (e.g., PayPal).
• Establish a robust CI/CD pipeline for continuous integration and deployment on a cloud infrastructure.
• Deliver a scalable, flexible architecture supporting dynamic data analysis and visualization with dashboards and reports.

• Configurable setup for country-specific aid programs.
• Budget tracking with targets, actuals, and variance analysis.
• Visualization of financial and project data in 2D and 3D via dashboards.
• Progress monitoring of activities with real-time updates.
• Role-based access control with multiple user levels (e.g., Implementers, Managers, Admins).
• Payment process integration with external payment providers like PayPal.
• CI/CD pipeline setup for automated testing, integration, and deployment.

• Payment gateway integration with PayPal for transaction processing
• Cloud hosting platform for deployment and scalability
• Version control and CI/CD tools for automated deployment

• Scalable architecture supporting increasing data volume and user load
• High availability with minimal downtime
• Secure data handling, role-based access control, and compliance with data protection standards
• Responsive UI optimized for different devices and user expertise levels
• System performance capable of handling real-time data updates and visualizations

The implementation of the platform will streamline budget management, enabling efficient allocation of funds and real-time tracking of project progress. Accurate visualizations will facilitate better decision-making and stakeholder reporting. The system aims to improve operational efficiency, increase transparency, and support scaling efforts across multiple regions, ultimately enhancing the organization's capacity to deliver impactful aid and development projects.