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Job Title: Website Development Consultant

Location: Monrovia, Liberia

Job Level: Single Engagement Agreement

ABOUT IDLO

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) is the only global intergovernmental organization exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law to advance peace and sustainable development. IDLO works to enable governments and empower people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, sustainable development, and economic opportunity. To learn more about IDLO, visit our website www.idlo.int or follow us on Twitter @IDLO.

BACKGROUND

Liberian female law enforcement officers have fewer opportunities to benefit from professional development opportunities, which have a resultant negative impact both on their career prospects and their ability to effectively carry out their functions. Women representation in law enforcement remains alarmingly low, especially in middle and higher-level decision-making roles where the rights, interests and protection of women’s voices should be prioritized. While these challenges exist, women in law enforcement agencies have made concerted efforts to collectively promote their rights and advocate for gender equality and career advancements.

In Liberia, through women’s associations in law enforcement agencies, female officers have made efforts to advocate for gender equality and professional equity in law enforcement. These associations coordinate with an umbrella association – the Liberia Female Law Enforcement Association (LIFLEA) – through which they actively engage with heads of law enforcement agencies, government technical leads, and a range of development partners.

IDLO is implementing the “Strengthening Gender Equality in Liberia’s Security Sector” project which aims to increase women’s inclusion and representation in law enforcement agencies in Liberia. Through this project, IDLO is working with LIFLEA to rebrand the institution, create visibility around its existence to highlight the role that it plays in advocating for the protection and wellbeing of female officers, disseminate information about the association, and celebrate the achievements of female law enforcement officers.

THE ASSIGNMENT

In light of the above, IDLO is seeking the services of a consultant to develop a website that will be used as a platform to increase LIFLEA’s visibility, to share information about the association and its work, and as a means of connecting members within and across counties in Liberia.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall guidance of the IDLO Liberia Country Manager, the direct supervision of the Program Lead, and working in close collaboration with the IDLO Program Team, the consultant will be responsible for:

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1) Development of a website with the following specifications:

• LIFLEA Home page: This landing page should include a menu that includes the following tabs:

o Who We Are: Highlights the history, strategy, vision, core values, staff profiles, our partners, etc.

o Where We Are: Include a map depicting LIFLEA presence in the country o What We Do: Highlighting activities and ongoing initiatives, etc.

o Get Involved: The following buttons can be activated “Partner with us”, “Sign up for our Newsletter”, etc.

o News: include latest news, upcoming events, stories, etc.

o Publications: include a user button to enable access to documents including repots, policies, newsletters, etc.

o Gallery: should link to photos

o Contact us: provide a responsive inquiry form and basic information that would enable website visitors to contact the organization;

o Other: other links as required in discussion and agreement with LIFLEA and IDLO

✓ The consultant will be expected to populate the page/tabs with basic content provided by LIFLEA and IDLO.

The website should:

• Be built using a well-established content management system (CMS) such as WordPress, etc.) and adhere to online security protocols;
• Have a reasonable average load-time;
• Be visually appealing and compatible with all web browsers, Android, and OS software; • Includes an email domain package for key LIFLEA personnel
• Integrate LIFLEA’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, mobile app, etc.) within the website;
• Be able to display on different browsers and on cross-platforms/devices ranging from wider screens such as desktop and laptop computers, and to smaller screen such as tablets and mobile phones;

✓ The selected consultant is welcome to propose improvements that will enhance the final website design.

2) Development of a training and website management guide delivery of a training session for identified personnel

DELIVERABLES:

The consultant is responsible for the following deliverables:

1. Creation of three initial website templates/samples to be shared with IDLO for review and final selection;
2. Using the selected template, creation of a dynamic website that meets the criteria detailed above;
3. Development of a simple website management guide and delivery of three (3) days training for LIFLEA staff on how to manage and upload content to the website; 4. Provision of website domain credentials during handover of the website; 5. Provision of website maintenance support as required for a period of at least one month.

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IDEAL PROFILE OF CANDIDATE

• Experience and expertise in website development and management
• Have excellent knowledge of recent trends in graphic design, including online video publishing, and social media content development
• Proven experience in designing visually appealing, navigation-friendly, and interactive websites and mobile applications
• Proficiency and relevant experience in using different content management systems (CMS), particularly WordPress.
• Knowledge of current web development technologies and design tools, software, and other web programming languages and programs including HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, Macromedia Flash, Java (or other new and most appropriate software and technology suitable for the local context)
• Demonstrate and provide examples of current and previous experience in the completion of similar assignments
• The consultant must be based in Monrovia, Liberia and be available for face-to-face meetings with the IDLO Liberia team.

LANGUAGES

• Strong professional oral and written English skills are required.

DUTY STATION

• The location of the assignment is defined as Monrovia, Liberia.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

IDLO shall offer a Single Engagement Agreement for thirty (30) days between 15 November and 15 December 2023.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications from qualified and diverse candidates.

IDLO is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature, or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons are requested to apply by submitting a cover letter (detailing how their experience and expertise match the requirement for this position) and curriculum vitae (CV) to applicationsliberia@idlo.int by 5PM Liberia time on 10th November 2023.