Website Development for Universal Versatile Society

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Universal Versatile Society (UVS) has launched a prototype of eCommerce platform (https://www.agriinno.com/) that was previously called as “Family Farmer” project. The purpose of this platform is to help local farmers supply organic produce using business analytics tools and provide a value chain for linking farmers to consumers. Moreover, re-connecting isolated dots in the local communities within Vidarbha (India) accelerates the rejuvenation of digital village in the age of AI and business intelligence after COVID-19.

This platform with innovative business model embedded emphasises “Responsible Consumption and Production” that echoes with SDG 12 and answers the call of FAO to build a more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food system for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

1) To ensure the effectiveness, efficiency and smooth operation of this eCommerce platform, we are currently seeking to collaborate with Online Volunteers to test and modify features of the prototype depending on needs.

2) The other online volunteer, with skills in programming, will also have the opportunity to maintain the UVS website (https://www.uvsociety.org/) and connect the eCommerce platform with the main web page through the button “Family Market Place”.

We are looking for 2 online volunteers to test, update and maintain the UVS website and eCommerce platform, that serves as a platform to help local farmers supply organic produce using business analytics tools and provide a value chain for linking farmers to consumers and re-connect local communities within Vidarbha on post COVID-19 recovery.

1) Main website: a) One volunteer will maintain and update the current webpage of UVS to realise the following tasks: i. No apparent technical issues will show up ii. The linkage between “Family Market Place” button and eCommerce platform should be established and tested iii. Other new modules such as education equity, climate change etc. will be updated accordingly

2) eCommerce platform: a) One volunteer will work on maintenance of WordPress, WooCommerce and Dokan.

Based on the task assigned, candidates should ideally have the following skills:

1) For main website maintenance: a) Good knowledge of JavaScript development and NodeJS frameworks as well as HTML5 & CSS3. 2) For eCommerce platform update: a) WordPress Administration and Optimization (Tuning) b) Highly experienced with creating WordPress landing pages using Gutenberg Editor (WordPress Block Editor) as well as Elementor c) Knowledge of WordPress plugin development with PHP and/or MySQL is a plus.