Online Volunteer – WordPress Website Setup for Women-Led NGO

Set up and configure GLOWA’s WordPress website to enhance digital visibility.

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Application deadline 14 days ago: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Set up and configure GLOWA’s WordPress website to enhance digital visibility.

You have:

  • Experience with WordPress installation, configuration, and maintenance
  • Familiarity with website security and backups
  • Knowledge of integrating themes and plugins
  • Experience working with nonprofits or women-led organizations is an advantage
  • Fluent in English

Contract

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GLOWA implements programs in mental health, gender justice, youth and women’s empowerment, and legal advocacy. A functional and well-configured WordPress site is critical to hosting redesigned content, visual branding, and interactive features. This assignment ensures the website is technically sound, secure, and ready for content integration, enhancing GLOWA’s digital visibility and outreach.

Global Welfare Association (GLOWA), a women-led grassroots NGO in Cameroon, seeks an Online Volunteer to set up and configure the organization’s WordPress website. The volunteer will install the platform, configure essential plugins, and ensure the site is secure and functional for the redesign. This volunteer will work under the guidance of the Volunteer Team Lead and collaborate with the UI/UX designer to implement approved layouts and visual elements. the tasks and responsibilities of this assignment include: - Install or reconfigure WordPress on the hosting platform - Install and configure recommended themes and essential plugins - Set up security measures and backups - Implement UI/UX design mockups as guided by the designer - Collaborate with the Volunteer Team Lead and other volunteers to ensure alignment with the website structure Deliverables of the assignment: - Fully functional WordPress installation - Installed themes and plugins configured for security and usability - Technical documentation or brief guide for GLOWA staff - Basic testing report ensuring design and functionality are correctly implemented

Required Skills and Experience include: - Experience with WordPress installation, configuration, and maintenance - Familiarity with website security and backups - Knowledge of integrating themes and plugins - Experience working with nonprofits or women-led organizations is an advantage - Fluent in English

Expertise Required: - WordPress website setup and configuration - Basic website security and plugin management - Collaboration with designers and project coordinators

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with installing and configuring WordPress sites? The interviewer wants to understand your technical background with WordPress. Detail your past experience, specific projects, and any challenges faced.
What security measures would you implement for a WordPress website? The interviewer aims to gauge your knowledge of website security best practices. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach collaboration with designers and stakeholders in a project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain the importance of technical documentation in website development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you had any experience working with non-profit or women-led organizations? Please elaborate. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced when integrating themes or plugins into WordPress? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to manage backups on a WordPress site? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why is user experience important in website design, and how would you ensure it in this project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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