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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Pollicy is a dynamic, data-driven technology company focused on empowering citizens and enhancing government accountability through the use of technology, data, and digital tools, with a mission to foster transparent, responsive, and inclusive governance across Africa. Known for its innovative approach to policy advocacy and data collection, Pollicy has earned recognition as a leader in civic tech, creating impactful solutions for data literacy, public participation, and open data. The company promotes a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values creativity, innovation, and diversity, offering employees opportunities to grow in an environment that encourages learning, skill development, and meaningful contributions to societal change.
Since its founding, Pollicy has evolved into a key player in the civic technology space, applying cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems through data-driven insights. With an expanding presence across the continent, the company works with governments, international organizations, and civil society to drive social impact and improve governance processes. Pollicy operates on a business model that focuses on partnerships, digital solutions, and consulting services to influence policy decisions and foster accountability. Guided by core values of transparency, collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, Pollicy is committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives that promote good governance, empower marginalized communities, and advocate for data rights. For more information, visit www.pollicy.org.
Microsite Developer job at Pollicy
Pollicy
The microsite development will provide visibility of Pollicy’s Future of Work program, which aims to empower women media practitioners across multiple African countries. The program is implemented in Uganda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Tanzania, Cameroon, Senegal, and Mozambique. The program covers Anglophone, Francophone, and Lusophone African countries.
Objectives:
Create a dedicated microsite and repository to showcase the program activities, and products including blogs, podcasts, reports, videos, etc, and showcase program impact, goals, and ongoing initiatives of the Future of Work program.
Provide a user-friendly platform for stakeholders, including women journalists, media practitioners, leaders, activists, educators, technologists, creatives, and community organizers, to access information, resources, and updates.
Key Features of the Micro-Site:
Interactive Map: Highlight the program’s presence in different countries.
Success Stories: Showcase achievements and positive outcomes from the engagement of women media practitioners.
Resource Hub: Centralize documents, blogs, Videos, podcasts, reports, and other relevant materials created by program participants
Event Calendar: Display upcoming events, consultations, and awards related to the program.
Afrofeminist Internet Awards info page
Country partner highlight and communities of practice
Target Audience:
The microsite will cater to a diverse audience, including program participants, partners, and individuals interested in promoting a feminist internet, digital resilience, and online safety. development.
Technical Requirements:
Responsive Design:
Ensure compatibility with various devices and screen sizes.
Security:
Implement measures to protect user data and ensure privacy.
Content Management System (CMS):
Utilize a user-friendly CMS for easy content updates.
Collaboration:
Collaborate with the program’s in-country partners to gather relevant content and insights.
Regularly engage with the Pollicy team for feedback and updates.
Timeline:
The microsite development should be completed within a month to align with the program’s expansion. [29th February 2024]
Reporting and Evaluation:
Provide regular progress reports on the development process.
Conduct user testing to ensure the microsite meets the needs of its target audience.
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
A detailed budget proposal for the microsite development, including costs for design, development, hosting, and maintenance can be sent to comms@pollicy.org