Web Development Consultant

The consultant will be expected to:
• Participate in initial meetings with related ALEF staff and trainers, to discuss the project, validate critical objectives, agree on learning objectives;
• Develop a plan to guide the implementation of website;
• Develop a wire frame and prototype for the website which communicates the new brand clearly and compellingly;
• Maintain an inventory of deliverables;
• Develop a Content Management System (CMS);
• Investigate and propose options to set up a Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system;
• Develop a user-guide for the website and the CMS, complete with the most common troubleshooting guidelines; Guide the network through the web hosting needs and security setups/controls;
• Develop a calendar where members can track upcoming events of the network.
• Make adjustments to the website prototype and brand deliverables based on feedback.
• Upload Working Group’s backgrounds and activities an attractive graphic layout that embodies the Network’s corporate character and meets its branding specifications;
• Interactive, user-friendly, mobile friendly and responsive design;
• A design that is accessible across most popular browsers and is testable with validation tools;
• A design that allows regular improvements on look and features;
• The CMS should be dynamic and allow information to be easily updated by administrative staff without specialized web development skills;
• Integrate an effective search function;
• A Google Translate option from Arabic to English;
• Search Engine Optimization and ability to work well with search engines;
• Ability to host subscription options;
• A function that allows members to apply for grants from the network’s pooled fund;
• Tools for web-based e-learning sessions (training courses)