Web Developer And Designer

Web Developer and Designer, Market Development Facility

About Market Development Facility (MDF)

The Market Development Facility (MDF) is a multi-country initiative which promotes sustainable economic development, through higher incomes for women and men, in our partner countries across the Indo-Pacific.

We support partners from business and government to identify and grow commercial opportunities that are profitable, scalable and deliver social and of environmental value.

MDF is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) and co-funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu. It is implemented by Palladium in partnership with Swisscontact.

Role
To provide expert guidance and support on MDF's new website design and development projects in line with current design trends, engaging and fully compliant with MDF/DFAT guidelines.
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director Communications and wider communications team to understand website design project requirements and objectives.
• Work with the Communications team to design and develop a new, visually appealing, user-friendly website from concept to deployment, based on MDF's requirements.
• Create wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes to present design concepts.
• Optimise websites for performance, responsiveness, and accessibility across various devices and browsers.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to enhance website functionality and user experience.
• Perform back-up checks on the website, and regularly clean disk space to reduce the documents saved online, following MDF document management guidelines.
• Support the MDF team in front end maintenance e.g.: thumbnail optimisation, accessibility changes, and uploading, downloading, and organising content for the website media library as required.
• Develop documents/tutorials to guide steps for website back-end use, taking the teams through processes or lead any web back-end training sessions as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Web Designer and Developer or similar role.
• A portfolio of websites designed for a range of clients, including business and non-profit.
• Proficiency in design and development software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI principles and best practices.
• Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) and web hosting platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in computer science, Web Development, or related field preferred.
• Experience with DFAT as a client and an understanding of market development (MSD) programs will be considered an asset.

Application Requirements

Please ensure your application includes a CV, a portfolio showcasing your work and contact information for at least two professional referees.

Application close date
Applications close Midnight, 30th April 2024 (AEST)

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Company Overview:

About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

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Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm". We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.