Website Developer Consultant

Global Rights is an international human rights capacity-building non-governmental organization (NGO). Global Rights was founded in Washington DC, USA in 1978 with the name International Human Rights Law Group and changed its name to Global Rights: Partners for Justice in 2003 at its 25th anniversary. Global Rights works with local activists in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to promote and protect the rights of marginalized populations. We provide technical assistance and training to enable local partners document and expose human rights abuses, conduct community outreach and mobilization, advocate for legal and policy reform, and provide legal and paralegal services.

We are seeking an experienced Website Developer Consultant who has a deep understanding of WordPress and its functionality, as well as experience in developing, maintaining and optimizing WordPress websites.

Scope of work

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Global Rights’ website, themes, and plugins.
• Ensure easy navigation and accessibility for visitors.
• Develop a modern, visually engaging design that reflects the organization’s values and mission.
• Streamline and organize content to improve readability and engagement.
• Integrate features that facilitate interaction, such as newsletter subscriptions, donation portals, event registrations, and ATS integration.
• Design the website to be compatible with various devices and screen sizes for seamless browsing.
• Utilize multimedia elements like videos, images, and infographics to convey information effectively.
• Conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve any bugs or issues.
• Ensure compliance with web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) for inclusivity.
• Implement approved design into a functional website using appropriate technologies (e.g., HTML/CSS, JavaScript, CMS).
• Set up a user-friendly content management system (CMS) for easy content updates and management by Global Rights staff.

Deliverables:

• Present initial design concepts and wireframes for approval.
• Develop a visually appealing website design that aligns with the Global Rights communications playbook.
• Provide training and documentation on CMS usage to Global Rights staff.
• Monitor website performance post-launch and address any issues promptly.

Timeline: 3 weeks
Intellectual Property Rights:
All intellectual property rights arising from the consultancy will be the property of Global Rights. The consultant will not disclose or use any confidential information obtained during the consultancy for any other purpose without the written consent of Global Rights.

Confidentiality and Ethical Considerations:
The consultant will ensure that all data and information collected during the consultancy is treated with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with ethical principles. In particular, the consultant will ensure that data and information collected is stored securely and only accessible to authorized personnel. The team will also comply with relevant legal and ethical standards and report any ethical concerns or violations to Global Rights immediately.

Reporting:
The consultant will report to the Executive Director.

Expected Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of WordPress architecture, themes, and plugins
• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with website performance optimization, including site speed and SEO.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good spoken/written level of English.

Please note that we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.