WordPress Web Developer
WordPress Web Developer
Youth Empowerment through Online Freelancing and Remote Employment in Gaza
GGateway Background:
GGateway offers employments opportunities and a learning environment for ICT graduates, enhancing their skills to provide competitive ICT outsourcing services to local market and international clients.
Project Background:
The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) seeks innovative ideas and approaches to developing strong programs within and across the Middle East and North Africa. Supported by a MEPI grant and through “Youth Empowerment through Online Freelancing and Remote Employment in Gaza” (YETOFREG) project, GGateway aims to empower 300 ICT fresh graduates/senior students to be able to start freelancing careers in IT sector. To support the project goals, GGateway aims to introduce an improved version of the official GGateway website. The new version will be designed while keeping in mind that the purpose is to create an inviting environment which allows for a smoother and a more productive experience for the website visitors. The updates will include a freelancing learning materials repository, which will provide prospect freelancer with all the tools and resources they need to start their online freelancing journey. Also, an online booking system will be introduced that will allow freelancers to book office space at GHub (GGateway co-working space) from home with a simple click of a button.
This announcement seeks qualified WordPress Web Developers, who have proven experience in developing and customizing WordPress websites.
Scope of Work:
Before commencing his/her work, the contracted web developer is required to provide a timeline for the creation of the new official GGateway website. The contracted web developer is also required to provide a wireframe of the new website before commencing with the actual work. Upon completion of work, the website must satisfy the following requirements and functionalities:
Improved Version of GGateway Website For Better Accessibility and User Interaction:
The overall pages structure and content of the new website will be the same as what can be seen at (www.ggateway.tech). The goal here is to produce a new reimagined version that meets the current standards for websites in terms of both design and functionality. The required work must abide to the following guidelines:
- The overall design of the website must be updated to reflect the modern standards of web design and styling, including but not limited to semi-flat designs, hamburger menus, and loading animations.
- The new design must be responsive, so it can be smoothly browsed across different web/mobile browsers.
- The web developer will create a control panel through which authorized users will have complete control over the website components and content. Authorized users must have the ability to add/delete new pages to/from the website, or update current pages.
- The overall UX of the website must be reimagined while keeping in mind that the purpose is to create and inviting environment which will allow for a smoother and more productive experience for the website visitors.
- The website should be able to integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, linked-in and twitter.
Learning Materials Repository:
The Learning Materials Repository is a new subsection to be added to GGateway website, and it will be used to upload learning resources that will be available for public use. The required work must abide to the following guidelines:
- An additional component must be added under the GHub section of GGateway website. This component must be blog-like, where content can be dynamically added by authorized users.
- Authorized users must be given complete freedom to add any type of content: text/images/videos or PDF/Word/PPtx ... etc., either as a standalone resource or embedded inside a topic article.
- Authorized users must have the ability to add categories under which the fore mentioned content can be added.
- A search bar must be included, so it can be used by the website visitors to quickly find articles written in topics that they are interested in.
Office Space Online Booking System:
The Office Space Online Booking System is a new component to be added under the GHub section of the website. This system will enable freelancers who are looking for a place to work from to book office spaces at GGateway co-working space (GHub). The booking system must satisfy the following requirements:
- Interested individuals must fill a small application to gather the following information:
-Required space type: Desk in the Shared Space/ Office for a Team
-Contact person details (Name, email, mobile/phone number, address)
-Purpose of booking
-Team Size (if applicable)
-Duration: From/to dates
- When a booking is made a notification must be pushed to the system administrator.
- When a booking is confirmed the details of the booking must be added to a calendar that can be viewed by authorized users.
- The system administrator must have the ability to manually add/edit/delete bookings form the calendar.
Other:
- Upon completion of work, the contracted web developer will provide to GGateway all code, passwords and other work product. The content and structure of the website will be the sole property of GGateway.
- The contracted web developer will be required to complete 4 days of updates and maintenance over a period of 2 weeks after publishing the website final version.
Required Qualifications:
Professional Qualifications:
The contracted developer should have the following professional qualification:
-University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related specialization.
-Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery.
-Extensive Experience in dealing with WordPress themes and WordPress Plugins.
-Experience in designing and developing responsive design websites.
-Strong understanding of the entire web development process, including design, development, and deployment.
-Strong understanding of PHP back-end development.
-Expert in dealing with SQL/MYSQL databases.
-Ability to convert comprehensive layouts and wireframes into working HTML pages.
-Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML).
Professional Competencies
-Detailed, analytical thinker with problem solving skills.
-Proven track record of timely delivery under pressure.
-Excellent communication skills.
-Quality Assurance.
-Good understanding of technology and systemic processes.
-Advanced working knowledge of standard PC applications (MS Word/Excel/Access, Visio etc).
Assignment Duration:
This assignment is estimated to be complete within 3 week. The delivery of the wireframe of the website must be within the first week of the implementation period. Expected Stating Date: 22nd April, 2017.
Applicants Submission Information:
Qualified candidates should send an email that contains the below information to:
The email title should be: “WordPress Web Developer”. The deadline for submissions is April 16th, 2017.
Each submission should include:
-CV explaining related professional qualification and technical experience
-Related sample work done by the individual
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