Mission and objectivesMorobe Development Foundation Inc. is a leading Internationally recognised NGO based in Lae Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. It has the vision to help young people reach their full potential by utilizing their hidden talents in community development initiatives so they can realize their potential and become role model in the community. MDF was established to address a broader and more diverse range of objectives and work through the use of dance, music, and drama, MDF’s primary aim is to ensure that women participate equally in decision-making in any project undertaken, including projects related to Ending Violence against Women and promoting Human Rights to support the Government and the Sustainable Development Goals. MDF, in collaboration with Online Volunteers, engaged through the UNV's Unified Volunteer Platform (UVP), has also undertaken various scientific research studies related to the environment - forest cover loss, land use land cover change, the influence of various parameters on surface waters, and coastal shoreline turtle habitat loss. These projects included the participation of various experts and researchers from diverse fields across various countries across the globe - ranging from marine biology, biodiversity conservation, PNG community management, remote sensing, and land use policy among various others. MDF is managed by a management committee, which is made up of the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman, Secretary, the Treasurer, the Project Coordinator, Community Development Officer, and a male and female member of the foundation, and ensures that women participate equally in decision making. We at MDF assert that we have the required skill sets, knowledge, established international network, and the necessary foundational work to undertake projects successfully.
ContextThe Morobe Development Foundation Inc. (MDF) is an internationally recognised NGO based in Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. We focus on youth development through dance, music, and drama while promoting women's empowerment and conducting environmental research in collaboration with international experts via UNV's platform. Our work directly supports the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through our international collaborations and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Our current website requires complete rebuilding to effectively showcase our community development programmes, research initiatives, and cultural activities to our stakeholders and international partners. A modern, accessible website is essential for MDF to amplify our impact, attract international collaborations, document our SDG contributions, and provide a platform for knowledge sharing with communities across Papua New Guinea and our global research network.
Task DescriptionMDF seeks 4 skilled Online Volunteers to support us in rebuilding and maintaining our organisational website using GoDaddy's hosting platform. The new website must serve as our primary digital gateway for community programmes, environmental research projects, and international collaborations while ensuring modern functionality, accessibility, and user experience standards. MDF Team requires support from Online Volunteers specifically on: 1 Online Volunteer for Website Development: - Architect and develop the complete website structure using modern web technologies - Ensure website optimization for search engines and performance - Collaborate with hosting provider (GoDaddy) to configure servers and domains 1 Online Volunteer for Front-end Development/ Design: - Create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces - Develop custom graphics, layouts, and interactive elements - Ensure brand consistency across all website pages 1 Online Volunteer for Content Integration - Migrate existing content and organize new material - Optimize content for web presentation and SEO - Collaborate with MDF staff to gather and structure organisational information, including community development programs, research initiatives, and cultural activities 1 Online Volunteer for Technical Maintenance Coordination - Establish ongoing maintenance protocols - Monitor website performance and security - Coordinate regular updates and backups
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