Raising Voices

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WordPress Consultant

Use your Wordpress skills to improve a values-driven nonprofit organization working to prevent violence against women (VAW) and violence against children (VAC)! Learn More and Apply Below!

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Raising Voices requires the services of an individual who can support the GBV Prevention Network in transitioning to a new website.

Purpose

Raising Voices requires the services of an individual who can support the GBV Prevention Network in transitioning to a new website.

Scope

Raising Voices seeks a consultant for up to 80 hours between March and July 2022 to provide technical assistance for the GBV Prevention Network’s new website.

Role Description

  • Join calls with the web development agency (approximately monthly)
  • Provide Word Press technical UX and UI support
  • Support the layout/application of the chosen WordPress theme and content population of the GBV Prevention Network website
  • Make recommendations to ensure website design is accessible
  • Ensure high-performance of all technical aspects of the CMS
  • Build the website front-end and conducting website performance tests
  • Analyzing website performance and troubleshooting errors
  • Maintenance including WordPress updates, plugin updates, theme updates, website backups, security, uptime monitoring and more
  • Support with website downtime, plugin/theme errors, and theme modifications, and also provide WordPress advice and help with troubleshooting problems
  • Collaborate with members of the Raising Voices and the GBV Prevention Network

The consultant will be onboarded from a member of the Raising Voices’ team and will report to the GBV Prevention Network Technical Manager. Note: for the right candidate, there is potential for an ongoing support contract for website maintenance, updating and support.

Preferred Skills

  • Intermediate-Advanced familiarity with WordPress (at least 5 years experience)
  • Feminist values
  • Based in Horn, East or Southern Africa
  • Access to a computer/high speed internet
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to handle and manage projects
  • Availability from March and July 2022

Application Instructions

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter that includes your hourly rate, CV and link to your portfolio of work. Deadline rolling until filled.

Application Instructions

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter that includes your hourly rate, CV and link to your portfolio of work. Deadline rolling until filled.

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