Website Development Request for Proposals 2014
The organization is looking to engage an experienced and creative group of web developers and designers to come up with a new modern and professional website which is both intellectual and fun to interact with (complete overhaul of the current website).
Scope of work
In consultation with the AFIDEP communications team, review the current AFIDEP website and come up with a new information architecture that will organize the current information and additional sections in a creative manner and interesting manner.
Going by the current industry trends, design a website framework and theme with a new look and feel from the current one.
Incorporate interactive PHP forms to allow for comments on news articles and blog posts and multimedia content (videos, podcasts, info-graphics, photo galleries etc).
Incorporate sharing plug- ins (social media and email) on program pages, news articles, blog posts, staff bios and multimedia content.
Incorporate multimedia capabilities (podcasts and video streaming on the website, info-graphics etc).
Advise on and incorporate a web-friendly font to be adopted by AFIDEP for all online communications.
Develop and/or incorporate a new CMS (CMS choice must be easy to use even for non-technical staff).
Incorporate high security functionalities to ensure the website platform is safe from hacking threats.
Incorporate subscribe plug-ins for institutional publications such as newsletters and annual reports.
Design a well-thought out website repository for AFIDEP publications complete with sharing plug-ins.
Advise on web hosting and if the current platform will meet the requirements of the new website.
Other requirements
Provide a manual for all aspects of management of the website.
Provide training for communications staff after the web development is complete.
Provide 6 months post-web launch user support for any teething problems.
How to Apply
If your team is capable of undertaking this project, send a detailed project proposal complete
with timelines and estimated cost to the email [email protected] addressed to the
‘Communications Team’ with ‘Web development proposal’ in the subject line.
The application should also include your company’s profile and portfolio of projects undertaken in the past.
Deadline for application is May 9, 2014.
For more information about AFIDEP visit www.afidep.org
