About the assignment

We’re looking for a Website Developer/Designer Mentor who can live and volunteer in the Republic of the Marshall Islands for 6 months.

• You will be working alongside officers across OCS to identify current and future needs for website content and functionality then support them to develop suitable outcomes.
• This assignment seeks to then ensure sustainability by capacity building OCS officers to maintain and further develop the OCS website.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Design, or a related field as well as 3-5 years of professional experience in website design and development.

About the partner organisation 

The Office of the Chief Secretary (OCS) ensures coordinated, effective, and accountable management of government operations in line with national laws and policies. The Chief Secretary serves as the head of the Public Service and as the chief administrative and advisory officer of the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).

The OCS seeks a website designer to help to develop and implement a centralized government website for RMI. The site would link all existing government office websites, provide a single access point for all government policies and regulations, and serve as a directory of departments and agencies. It will also provide a platform for public announcements, events and other matters of public significance. The designer would support the team to ensure clear navigation and easy access to information, improving transparency, coordination, and public access to government resources.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - [email protected] using the subject line: Website Developer / Designer Mentor (Voluntary) - Republic of the Marshall Islands enquiry via EthicalJobs. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here

The allowance for the in-country phase is AUD$2,965 per month.

Find out more about in-country allowances here.

Requirements

• All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
• A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
• A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments. 

Additional requirements for this assignment include providing or attaining a First Aid Certificate.

how to apply

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

A position description is attached.