About GearUp

GearUp is a registered NGO with the vision to build a future where transformative education, skill development, and equal opportunities empower individuals to unlock their potential, uplift communities, and drive sustainable economic growth.

To fulfill this vision, GearUp is committed to empowering underserved individuals and African communities to reach their full potential by providing access to quality education, resources, and opportunities through innovative and sustainable programs.

The Website Specialist works within the Public Relations division. This division ****at GearUp Ghana is pivotal in sharing the organization's initiatives with stakeholders, ensuring they remain informed, educated, and encouraged to support GearUp's efforts.

About the Role

Qualifications

While qualifications are essential, what we prioritize most for success in this role are passion, commitment, and a genuine interest in this cause.

• Passion and Commitment: A genuine interest in GearUp Ghana's mission, complemented by the ambition to maintain a website that serves as the primary hub for our digital outreach.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Web Development, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred. However, individuals with proven website management experience, regardless of formal education, are encouraged to apply.
• Experience: Proven experience in website management, with a focus on user experience (UX), search engine optimization (SEO), and website analytics.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in popular content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Joomla, Drupal), familiarity with HTML, and CSS, and a basic understanding of web hosting and domain management.
• Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication skills, allowing for easy collaboration with other team members, especially content creators and graphic designers.
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve website issues promptly.
• Availability: Capable of committing a minimum of five (5) hours weekly.

Primary Responsibilities

Your role on the team will be highly instrumental to our success. Here is a scope of the responsibilities we expect you to fulfill;

Website Maintenance and Optimization:

• Ensure the website is functional, user-friendly, and free of errors.
• Regularly update content, ensuring it aligns with GearUp's objectives and messaging goals.

Collaboration: