Web Designer / Developer - Consultant Job at Grassroots Researchers Association

Grassroots Researchers Association (GRA) is a nonprofit and non-political rights-based organization registered in 2016 with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria as a local content hub aimed at facilitating evidence- based grassroots initiatives and actions that promote development, justice and victims support in the communities. Our mission is to be an active grassroots mobilizer towards improving the total quality of human life and social justice in Nigeria. Our programmes are spread across Climate Change, Conflict, Security and Justice, Social Economic Development and Governance. For more information, visit: www.grassrootresearchers.org

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Web Designer / Developer - Consultant

Job Locations: Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• We seek to engage a professional Web Designer/Consultant to design, develop, and launch an interactive, user-friendly, and visually appealing website that reflects the organization’s vision of amplifying survivor voices, promoting healing, and advancing justice for women and children affected by conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV).
• The website will serve as a platform for visibility, resource sharing, storytelling, and advocacy, while strengthening WCCSF’s digital presence and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop a responsive and accessible website (mobile and desktop friendly).
• Work closely with GRA and WCCSF teams to understand brand identity, objectives, and content needs.
• Integrate key features such as:
  • About Us, Programs, News/Blog, Contact, Gallery, and Resources pages
  • Donation/Support functionality
  • Social media integration
  • Newsletter subscription
  • Admin control panel for content updates
• Ensure strong cybersecurity and data protection standards.
• Provide training to WCCSF staff on content management (CMS use).
• Conduct testing, debugging, and ensure smooth launch of the website.
• Deliver technical documentation and backup of the website.
• Provide 3 months of post-launch technical support.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Design, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum of 3 years proven experience in designing and launching functional websites for NGOs or development projects.
• Demonstrated portfolio of at least three completed website projects.
• Experience working with humanitarian or civil society organizations is an added advantage.

Deliverables:

• Website design prototype and sitemap
• Fully functional website hosted on a secure server
• Training of WCCSF focal staff on website management
• Technical documentation and user manual
• Post-launch maintenance support (as agreed).

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) and content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, or Wix).
• Experience in UI/UX design and website responsiveness.
• Familiarity with SEO principles and website analytics.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and data protection compliance.
• Creative design and visual communication skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.

Remuneration

• Competitive consultancy fee, commensurate with experience and deliverables.
• Payment will be made in milestones based on satisfactory completion of agreed deliverables.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their cover letter outlining relevant experience and approach to the assignment, updated CV or company profile, Portfolio or links to at least three previous web design projects, and Technical and financial proposal (including estimated timeline and cost breakdown) via: jobs@grassrootresearchers.org and copy to: martha@grassrootresearchers.org, a.livinus@grassrootresearchers.org using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.