WILPF Is Looking for a Web Consultant

The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is seeking an experienced freelance Web Consultant to support the ongoing development, maintenance, and optimisation of its digital platforms, WILPF.org and MyWILPF.org. This role is central to ensuring that WILPF’s online presence remains stable, secure, accessible, and effective in advancing the organisation’s global mission for peace, justice, gender equality, and human rights.

About WILPF

The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)is seeking an experienced freelance web consultant to support and improve its digital platforms: WILPF.org and MyWILPF.org.

WILPF is an international feminist peace organisation working to advance justice, disarmament, gender equality, and human rights. Our website is a key tool for communicating our mission, engaging supporters, and strengthening our global movement.

Purpose of the Role

The web consultant will ensure that WILPF’s websites are:

Stable, secure, and reliable
Improve accessibility in line with WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Easy to use and engaging for diverse audiences
Optimised for SEO and discoverability
Properly integrated with CRM, Mailchimp, donation systems, and related tools
Supported by clear analytics and performance reporting
Continuously improved in UX/UI and functionality

Scope of Work

The consultant will provide ongoing technical and advisory support across the following areas:

1. Website Maintenance and Development

WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates
Bug fixing and technical troubleshooting
Maintenance of WILPF.org and MyWILPF.org
Support for campaign pages, microsites, and advocacy tools
Implementation of small-scale development improvements

2. Security and Performance

Regular security updates and monitoring
Vulnerability detection and issue resolution
Support for backups and recovery processes
Performance optimisation (speed, stability, reliability)

3. UX/UI and Accessibility

UX/UI improvements to key user journeys (donation, membership, engagement)
Accessibility audits and remediation work
Progress towards WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
Recommendations to improve usability and navigation

4. SEO and Analytics

Technical SEO improvements (structure, metadata, indexing)
Google Analytics monitoring
Quarterly analytics reporting with insights and recommendations
Establishment of baseline KPIs for website performance

5. Systems Integration

Support and troubleshooting for:

Mailchimp
Members subscription
Donation platforms/plugins
CRM systems
Ensure data flows and integrations function correctly

6. Advisory Support (Secondary)

Technical guidance and prioritisation of improvements
Recommendations for digital strategy and optimisation
Light documentation where needed to support continuity

Deliverables

Ongoing website maintenance and issue resolution
Quarterly analytics and performance reports
Accessibility improvement progress and implementation
SEO and UX/UI improvement actions
Technical recommendations and documentation (as needed)

Working Method and Time Commitment

**Contract start:**As soon as possible
**Contract end:**31 December 2026(with scope to extend pending available funding)
Estimated workload:8 hours per week
Fully remote role
Flexible working hours with expectation of delivery during the working week
Availability for overlap with CET (Central European Time) working hours (approx. 09:00–17:00 CET preferred)
Weekly task-based coordination with the Senior Communications Coordinator
Daily approval of website changes by Communications team and sensitive content approval by Secretary General

Due to limited weekly capacity, tasks will be prioritised in collaboration with the Communications team. In cases of workload constraints, the consultant and team will agree on what is deferred. Stability, security, and critical functionality take precedence over UX/UI enhancements, SEO improvements, or non-essential developments.

The consultant will work independently while coordinating closely with the Communications and Membership teams. The consultant must comply with GDPR regulations and ensure responsible handling of any personal data accessed through WILPF systems.

Budget and Compensation

As a non-profit organisation, this role is offered within a limited budget, and salary expectations should be aligned with the non-profit sector.

Required Qualifications

Essential:

3–5+years experience with WordPress development and maintenance
Experience with website troubleshooting and optimisation
Strong knowledge of UX/UI and accessibility principles
Experience with SEO and Google Analytics
Understanding of website security best practices
Knowledge of GDPR compliance
Strong English communication skills

Desirable:

Experience working with NGOs, feminist, human rights or peacebuilding organisations
Experience with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility implementation
Experience with CRM and email marketing integrations (e.g. Mailchimp, members subscription)
Experience with multilingual websites

How to Apply

To apply for this consultancy, applicants are invited to submit the following documentsby 5 Julyto adelaide.barat@wilpf.org:

CV
Technical proposal (maximum 3 pages) outlining relevant experience and approach to the assignment
Hourly rate proposal
Portfolio of relevant work
Two professional references (preferred)

Applications will be reviewed through a competitive selection process including:

Receipt and review of applications
Shortlisting of candidates
Interviews with selected applicants
Short practical exercise
Final selection and contracting

WILPF is committed to being an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming organisation. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, particularly those underrepresented in technology, peacebuilding, and digital spaces.

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