Description
Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project Summary:
The Increased Demand and Engagement for Accountability (IDEA) Activity is a six-and-a-half-year initiative by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). IDEA aims to support civil society organizations to be more effective in advancing democratic values of citizen participation, government accountability, and rights protection at local and national levels. The IDEA program seeks to support Sri Lankan civil society organizations (CSOs) and CSO-led networks to collaborate more effectively and engage proactively and productively with the government on key issues related to good governance, fundamental rights, gender equality, and sustainable development. IDEA also delivers a comprehensive and targeted capacity building component to support local organizations in developing their organizational and institutional capacities. Initiatives are designed and tailor-made to develop Sri Lankan CSOs technical, management, financial, and monitoring capacities, making them more strategic, inclusive, adaptive, and accountable in performing their role in a democratic society.
**Please note: Only Sri Lankan citizens are eligible for this position.**
Position Summary:
The Web Development Designer will develop and design websites for civil society organizations (CSOs). The Designer will work with the IDEA project team to design and launch client websites based on close consultation with local CSO partners. The Web Development Designer will report to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) and receive technical support from the Senior Communications and Knowledge Management Officer.
Responsibilities:
- Propose and assist in purchasing a website domain and preferred hosting.
- Determine user needs, analyze technical requirements and technical expertise of client, and select a suitable platform for website development.
- Create website wireframes/mockups using suitable wireframe tools for review and integrating feedback.
- Design and develop responsive and user-friendly websites according to client needs, ensuring the website is accessible through multiple devices including desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and is compliant with international accessibility standards.
- Ensure performance, privacy, accessibility, and SEO of the website is in accordance with optimum standards.
- Implement effective security protocols, data protection measures, backup processes, and storage solutions.
- Assist with bug fixing, quality control, administrative support, technical, and security maintenance for a period of three months.
- Provide a brief training on website maintenance and content management to the client to ensure uninterrupted website management and updates.
- Provide the full source code and design files upon website completion.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Web Development or related field required.
- Minimum three years of working experience in website development, design, and maintenance is required.
- Demonstrated portfolio of past web development, design and management products for submission is required.
- Working proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, is required.
- Knowledge in CMS such WordPress, Joomla or Drupal is preferred.
- Strong skills in HTML5/CSS3 and other related technologies preferred.
- Skills in responsive web design and emerging design technologies preferred.
- Strong writing and communication skills in English and fluency in at least one national language, such as Sinhala or Tamil, are required. Proficiency in second language preferred.
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
Reasonable Accommodations:
MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Additional Information- Organization: 216 MSI
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