Open Consultancy - Website Development Project | Join our Team!

About the career opportunity:

The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) is redesigning its website to better reflect its mission, improve usability, and enhance user experience. We’re inviting qualified web development firms to submit proposals for this exciting project. We’re looking for expertise in:

UX/UI design
Accessibility & SEO
Multilingual websites
CMS flexibility

Interested firms or consultants must submit:

A technical proposal outlining their approach, methodology, and timeline
A portfolio of past projects
CVs of key team members
Respective team members’ roles and responsibilities
A financial proposal detailing the cost breakdown

All proposals should be submitted to: procurement@caribbeanbiodiversityfund.org

Expected Deliverables:

Phase 1: Discovery & Planning

Website audit and stakeholder consultation report
Sitemap and wireframes

Phase 2: Design & Development

UI/UX design mockups
Full development of the website, including CMS setup
SEO, security, and accessibility implementations

Phase 3: Testing & Deployment

Beta testing and feedback integration
Website launch and post-launch support

Phase 4: Training & Handover

CMS training for CBF staff
Documentation for maintenance and future updates

Budget:

Payment will be structured based on deliverables and milestones.
Detailed financial proposals must be included in the submission.
CBF reserves the right to negotiate the final budget with the selected firm.

Minimum qualifications:

The ideal consultant or firm should have:

Proven experience in UX/UI design and web development.
Experience developing multilingual and accessibility-compliant websites.
Familiarity with SEO, security best practices, and CMS flexibility.
Strong portfolio demonstrating relevant work.
Experience working with NGOs or environmental organizations (preferred).

Technical Skills:

Required Technical Skills & Expertise For Individual Consultants:

WordPress CMS Expertise: Deep understanding of WordPress, including themes, plugins, performance optimization, and security best practices.
Responsive Web Design: Ability to design and implement mobile-first, cross-device friendly websites.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Familiarity with technical SEO, structured data, and on-page best practices.
UI/UX Design Skills: Experience with accessible, user-friendly layout and interface design (WCAG compliance preferred).
Communication & Project Management: Clear reporting, task tracking, and coordination with diverse stakeholders.

For Agencies:

Full-Cycle WordPress Development: Proven ability to design, build, and customize complex WordPress sites for varied audiences.
SEO Integration: Capacity to build SEO into architecture and templates from the ground up.
Project & Deadline Management: Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines across distributed teams.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated experience working with NGOs, environmental organizations, or donor-funded projects.
Effective Team Communication: Systems for timely collaboration, reviews, and change management.

Open Consultancy – Website Development Project