CALL FOR PROPOSALS: WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR THUBUTU AFRICA INITIATIVES

Terms of Reference for Website Development Services.

Background

Thubutu Africa Initiatives (TAI) is dedicated to empowering individuals to enhance their lives with minimal dependency. Our primary focus is on children, young people, and women, recognizing that their development is integral to community progress. To effectively reach and support these groups, we actively engage men, male parents, and caretakers as key stakeholders and gatekeepers within our communities.

TAI employs a range of strategies, including Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC), empowerment initiatives, community philanthropy, and evidence-based advocacy. TAI’s strategic plan for 2023-2027 includes objectives centered on Rights Awareness, Health, Education, Environmental Conservation, Economic Strengthening, and Organizational Development. Our efforts in these thematic areas aim to reduce gender inequality, achieve human rights, combat violence against women and children, improve community health, increase school retention rates, strengthen household economies, and promote friendly policies, frameworks, and laws that support climate adaptability. Moreover, under Organizational Development, TAI aims to assist community members in solving existing community problems through community philanthropy.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Website Design: Create a modern, clean, and visually appealing website with high-resolution images and videos.
  • Dynamic Landing Page: Develop a landing page that displays engaging content, including blogs, project updates, publications, and social media activities.
  • Brand Compliance: Ensure the website design aligns with TAI’s brand guidelines.
  • AI Chat Functionality: Integrate AI-enhanced chat support for real-time user assistance.
  • Device Compatibility: Ensure the website is responsive and works seamlessly across various devices and browsers.
  • Security Enhancements: Improve website security to protect against cyber threats.
  • CMS Update: Upgrade to the latest content management system, ensuring compatibility with necessary plugins and templates.
  • Custom Features: Develop additional WordPress plugins and custom pages as needed.
  • SEO Optimization: Analyze and update XML sitemaps, fix broken links, and enhance meta-data and keywords for better search engine ranking.

Required Expertise and Qualifications

The ideal applicant must meet the following criteria

  • A company, or individual with several years of experience in web design and development, supported by a strong portfolio of similar tasks.
  • Selected company or individual should have experience in developing websites using content management systems such as WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal.
  • Proficiency in using analytical tools like Google Search Console, GTMetrix, Google PageSpeed Insights, and Alexa to assess website performance and traffic, and to identify and resolve issues.
  • Understanding of Linux web hosting environments.
  • Excellent skills in using web developer tools to inspect HTML, PHP, and CSS, and to make necessary edits as recommended.
  • Ability to analyze requirements, critique them, and recommend suitable solution designs.
  • Capacity to work independently, incorporate client feedback, and deliver projects on time.
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop dynamic websites, with examples of previous work available for review.

Duration of Work

The project will commence upon contract signing and is expected to be completed by February 30, 2025. Key milestones will include design drafts, feedback sessions, and final adjustments.

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should respond with a cover letter, a proposal, a detailed CV, and a portfolio of similar work. Please use “Website Developer” as the subject title of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Applications should be addressed to: info@thubutuafrica.org

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