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36 people are interested
Website Developer for Ripples in Africa's Blog
ORGANIZATION: Ripples Foundation USA
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36 people are interested
Website Developer for Ripples in Africa's Blog
Help amplify the voices of African women entrepreneurs and showcase our impact through a compelling digital platform! Ripples in Africa is seeking a skilled Website Developer to create and maintain our blog website, sharing stories of transformation and sustainable development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Website Development:
- Design and develop a user-friendly, responsive blog website using modern web technologies.
- Implement a content management system (CMS) for easy updates by non-technical staff.
- Ensure the website is optimized for search engines (SEO) and fast loading times.
- Feature Implementation:
- Create interactive elements to showcase our impact on 17,200 women entrepreneurs and 45,000 children.
- Develop a donation portal integrated with secure payment gateways.
- Implement an email newsletter signup and management system.
- Integration:
- Connect the blog with our social media platforms for seamless content sharing.
- Integrate with our existing systems (e.g., CRM, analytics tools) as needed.
- Maintenance and Support:
- Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting.
- Implement regular updates and security patches.
- Train staff on basic website management and content uploading.
- Performance Optimization:
- Monitor website analytics and implement improvements based on user behavior.
- Ensure the website is accessible and performs well across various devices and browsers.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP (or similar server-side language).
- Experience with WordPress or similar CMS platforms.
- Understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
- Familiarity with SEO best practices and web accessibility standards.
- Basic understanding of UX/UI design principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing websites for nonprofits or social enterprises.
- Knowledge of e-commerce integration for our Yaji Spice products.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools to showcase impact metrics.
- Understanding of GDPR and data protection regulations.
Impact You'll Make:
- Create a digital hub that amplifies the stories of women entrepreneurs in West Africa.
- Increase visibility for our climate-resilient farming initiatives and ethical trade practices.
- Enhance donor engagement and potentially increase online donations.
- Provide a platform for educating a global audience about sustainable development in Africa.
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours/week initially, then 5-10 hours/week for maintenance (flexible)
Location: Remote
Join us in building a digital bridge between our impactful work in Africa and supporters worldwide! Your web development skills will play a crucial role in sharing our mission and inspiring action. We welcome both experienced developers and passionate learners committed to using technology for social good.
To Apply: Submit your resume, portfolio, or links to previous web projects and a brief statement of interest to info.usa@ripplesfoundation.org.
More opportunities with Ripples Foundation USA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Ripples Foundation USA
Location:
15922 Eldorado PKWY, Frisco, Texas, TX 75035, US
Mission Statement
To equip women with the tools, training and resources needed to feed, generate income to control their future and secure their children’s future. We co-create programs with each community, collaborating with government bodies to build holistic solutions tailored to each community’s unique needs. Our programs aim to train, build and scale. We work with women and youth, training them on modern, eco-friendly agriculture techniques to help them transform their economies to be a more inclusive, productive and sustainable one..
Description
Ripples works in Ghana, Madagascar and Nigeria, and has worked funded and provided funding that has benefited over 6,000 since it's inception in the UK in 2005. We currently have a Farm project: http://ripplesfoundation.ngo/ripples-farms.php; and an Experential Internship program: http://ripplesfoundation.ngo/internship.php
We want to encourage American youth to develop international lenses and become immersed in a rich culture where they are part of the solution as well as create a hands on learning environment on creative ways to humanitarian efforts. We are in partnership with a several universities and successfully completed a trips with students from Europe and the United States. We want to raise funds and awareness for the program. We have several reports and videos from past students after their visits. We have several projects going on in Africa which served as an internship for the students.
CAUSE AREAS
Employment,
International,
Women
WHEN
Sat Feb 01, 2025 - Tue Feb 18, 2025
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 2, 2025
SKILLS
- Website Project Management
- Web Design
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 10-15hrs/week
- Experienced Designer/Developer