Call for Web Development Agencies Website Design & Development for Fighters for Peace

Introduction:

Fighters for Peace (FFP) is seeking a qualified web development agency to design and develop a new bilingual (Arabic/English) website from scratch. This website will serve as a key platform to communicate our mission, archive our initiatives, and engage the public through impactful storytelling, content sharing, and advocacy. The selected partner will work closely with our team to build a site that is functional, visually engaging, and easy to maintain.

About FFP:

Fighters for Peace (FFP) is a Lebanese non-governmental organization founded by former fighters from opposing sides of the Lebanese Civil War. We work to transform violent pasts into tools for peacebuilding and reconciliation. Through storytelling, public engagement, and education, we promote non-violence, civil peace, and inclusive dialogue across Lebanese communities.

Scope of Work:

The selected agency will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing a fully responsive, bilingual (Arabic/English) website from scratch.
• Translating our mission and identity into a clean, professional, and engaging user experience.
• Using our existing brand guidelines (logo and color palette) in the design.
• Creating a website that showcases stories, archives our work, and hosts dynamic content such as blogs, publications, news, and events.
• Ensuring an intuitive content management system (CMS) that allows our team to independently update content, publish posts, and manage media.
• Integrating basic features like contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, social media feeds, and multimedia (video, images, audio).
• Implementing SEO best practices and mobile-first responsive design.
• Providing basic security measures and site speed optimization.

Partner Requirements:

We are seeking an experienced web development agency with the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in designing and launching websites for NGOs or mission-driven organizations.
• Ability to develop a CMS that is user-friendly for non-technical staff.
• Strong understanding of multilingual site development and accessibility.
• Knowledge of SEO, mobile responsiveness, and web security best practices.
• Ability to incorporate creative, visual storytelling elements.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with our internal team and consider our unique context as a peacebuilding NGO.

Project Deliverables:

• Wireframes and homepage design concept for approval.
• Full website development in Arabic and English.
• CMS setup with clear instructions for content management.
• Integrated blog, archive, and storytelling features.
• Social media and multimedia integration.
• Basic documentation for managing the website.
• Completion of the website within three months from the date of concept approval.

Proposal Submission Guidelines & Timeline:

We do not require a detailed proposal at this stage. Instead, we ask interested agencies to submit:

• A portfolio of previous website projects (preferably for NGOs or similar fields).
• An approximate financial offer for the project based on a preliminary review of our current website and the requirements mentioned above.

Selection Criteria:

Submissions will be evaluated based on the following:

• Relevance and quality of past work
• Understanding of the NGO and peacebuilding context
• Feasibility and clarity of the financial offer
• Estimated ability to deliver within the three-month timeframe