Web Designer and Developer at Global Give Back Circle

Global Give Back Circle

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
At the base of an African basket, you find a simple cross-stitch pattern. A work of art and story evolves from the strategic placement of a cross-stitch. Global Give Back Circle started out like an African basket. Our cross-stich was engineered to connect girls, mentors, local communities, and private sector. After 15 years of weaving, and allowing innovatio..Web Designer and DeveloperScope of WorkThe selected provider will be expected to:
  • Discovery & Information Architecture
  • Meet with CEO, MD & Comms Team to understand what is needed in the new website.
  • Develop user personas and key user journey flows based on input from GGBC
  • Recommend an effective site structure and navigation logic
  • Develop low-fidelity wireframes and clickable mockups for review before visual design
  • Support GGBC in translating storytelling goals into content layout that supports usability and engagement
  • Support content audit and migration strategy
  • User Experience (UX) & Interface Design (UI) Integration
  • Apply user-centered design principles to ensure an intuitive and inclusive experience for diverse users including donors, partners, and program participants
  • Develop interactive prototypes or visual mockups to demonstrate navigation and content interaction
  • Incorporate feedback from usability testing with internal Global Give Back Circle stakeholders and program participant representatives
  • Ensure alignment with accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1) and optimize interface for storytelling and emotional engagement
  • Provide a staging link for internal testing before final development
  • Website Design
  • Propose 2-3 homepage and landing page layout concepts
  • Incorporate visual identity consistent with our branding
  • Ensure an inclusive, youth-friendly yet professional aesthetic
  • Reference styles of websites we like such as She's the First, Project Everyone, and Girl Effect
  • Website Development
  • Build the site on a CMS platform (WordPress preferred)
  • Must have a responsive design (desktop, tablet, mobile)
  • Ensure ADA/WCAG 2.1 compliance for accessibility
  • Must have seamless integration of:
  • Blog/news
  • Multimedia storytelling (videos, galleries)
  • Resource hub (documents, publications)
  • Events section
  • Testimonials or impact stories
  • Team profiles
  • Must integrate SEO optimization, including metadata and structured tagging
  • Must integrate easy to use and track Analytics (Google Analytics or similar)
  • Must have secure user data and ensure fast load times
  • Hosting & Security
  • We would like to continue hosting with a US-based partner, Graphic Lux.
  • We would need a provider who can integrate with the current US-based hosting solution
  • Implement SSL, daily backups, and uptime monitoring
  • Develop a backup and recovery plan
  • Provide documentation for data privacy and data protection compliance
  • Maintenance & Training
  • Offer a minimum of 6-months post-launch support
  • Train Global Give Back Circle staff on content management and troubleshooting
  • Provide a website manual and video guides
  • Website Visibility
  • Deliver an SEO optimization strategy, including keyword mapping and content structuring guidance
  • Provide graphic templates for easy social media integration and storytelling
  • Project Management
  • Assign a dedicated project manager
  • Biweekly check-ins and milestone-based progress reports
  • Use of shared tools for collaboration (e.g., Google Drive)
Deliverables
  • Inception report (including sitemap, content insights, wireframes, stakeholder input)
  • User personas and journey map summary
  • Wireframes and interactive design prototypes for review
  • Staging version of website for internal usability testing
  • Refinement report post-user testing
  • Fully functional website with staging and final live versions
  • Training sessions, tutorials, and user manual
  • SEO Optimization Strategy
  • Technical documentation and source code
  • Final report with performance testing and security checklist
Proposals will be reviewed based on:
  • Relevant nonprofit/social impact portfolio – 15%
  • Technical approach, UX/UI design strategy, SEO Optimization -30%
  • Team qualifications (with CVs) – 15%
  • Hosting integration & security capabilities – 10%
  • Cost competitiveness – 10%
  • Timeline & delivery plan – 10%
  • References from past clients – 10%
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