Web Designer Volunteer
Location | Buea, Cameroon |
Date Posted | May 12, 2021 |
Category |
Web Design & Development
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | CFA |
Description
Voice of Nature (VoNat) is a Cameroon community-based biodiversity conservation and sustainable development non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the environment and saving lives with community kids/youths through media & arts, livelihoods supports, capacity building, outreach and research. VoNat was created on November 17, 2019, by a group of youths with a strong desire to use their skills, knowledge and experience to finding solutions to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development challenges in their communities, and engaging other community kids/youths to do same. The idea is that through this, a sustainable and healthy planet will be created that we will all enjoy as adults and also hand to the next generation.
We are currently seeking a talented and enthusiastic WEBSITE DESIGNER, with experience in designing and writing copy for websites, specifically for non-profits, to volunteer their skills and services in developing a website for us (VoNat).
Required Qualification/Skills
- A bachelor degree, diploma or certificate in web design, graphic design or computer science, with demonstrated experience.
- Proficiency in HTML/CSS
- Experience with design software (e.g., Photoshop)
- WordPress development experience
- Good visual design sense
- Working knowledge of web servers and databases.
- Ability to conceptualize ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to webpages.
- Knowledge of web standards compliance, SEO, and web accessibility best practices.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Producing website designs and sample sites
- Meeting and discussing requirements and/or project progress
- Presenting and receiving feedback about draft sites
- Conducting website testing
- Giving a digital re-touch/edit to images
- Optimising sites for maximum speed and scalability
- Ensuring website function and stability across devices i.e. desktop, mobile, tablet
Required Competences
- Passion and interest in mission and objectives of VoNat
- Good team spirit and communication skills
- Ability to speak and write good English
- Ability to work and interact with people of different backgrounds
- Willingness to adhere to VoNat’s core value of honesty, non-discrimination, determination and optimism.
Benefits
- A valuable opportunity to interact with people from a different background
- The much needed experience and track record required in the job market is acquired
- Brings you in touch with other like-minded individuals for a more meaningful networking
- Fulfillment and happiness for making a real and valuable impact on nature, communities and the society
- Attestation of service and or recommendation for greater opportunities
Applying Instructions
Interested and qualified applicants should submit the complete application files comprising; a motivation letter and a CV to: charity@voiceofnaturenews.info or info.voiceofnature@gmail.com