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How to Apply for Consultant (Drupal Website Maintenance)

at WorldFish

🏢 About WorldFish

WorldFish is a unique international research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through sustainable aquaculture and fisheries, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about global development and food security. As part of the CGIAR network, they combine scientific research with practical solutions that directly impact vulnerable communities worldwide, offering meaningful work with tangible social impact.

About This Role

This contract role involves performing a critical Drupal core update to version 11.3.2 and upgrading the PHP version for WorldFish's website, ensuring the organization's digital presence remains secure and functional for their global research dissemination. The consultant will be responsible for creating backups, troubleshooting custom code, and validating all website functionality post-upgrade, directly supporting WorldFish's mission by maintaining their primary communication platform.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day would involve reviewing the current Drupal installation and custom codebase, planning the update sequence, and executing the core update with careful monitoring. You'd spend significant time testing functionality across the site, troubleshooting any issues with custom modules, and documenting the process for WorldFish's internal team, all while maintaining clear communication about progress and any challenges encountered.

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🎯 Who WorldFish Is Looking For

  • Has hands-on experience with major Drupal core upgrades (specifically Drupal 10 to 11 transitions) and can demonstrate successful past upgrades with minimal downtime
  • Possesses strong PHP skills specifically for Drupal environments, with proven ability to review and modify custom Drupal modules and themes
  • Has a meticulous approach to testing, with experience validating complex website functionality across front-end, back-end, and administrative features after upgrades
  • Understands the importance of documentation and communication in remote contract work, particularly for an international organization with stakeholders across time zones

📝 Tips for Applying to WorldFish

1

Highlight specific Drupal 11 upgrade experience in your resume - mention version numbers, project scope, and any custom code challenges you resolved

2

Demonstrate your understanding of Drupal best practices for updates by describing your backup and rollback procedures in detail

3

Show awareness of WorldFish's mission by mentioning how maintaining their website supports their research dissemination and global impact

4

Include examples of troubleshooting Drupal errors in production environments, especially post-upgrade issues with custom modules

5

Emphasize remote work experience with international organizations, highlighting communication practices for distributed teams

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with Drupal core upgrades, particularly any Drupal 10 to 11 migrations you've completed", 'Examples of PHP custom code review and modification in Drupal environments, especially for mission-driven organizations', 'Your approach to testing and validation processes to ensure zero functionality loss after major updates', "Why WorldFish's focus on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries research resonates with you personally or professionally"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore WorldFish's current website to understand its structure, content types, and potential custom functionality
  • → Review WorldFish's research publications and projects to understand their focus areas and how the website supports their work
  • → Investigate CGIAR network and WorldFish's partnerships to understand their organizational context
  • → Look into WorldFish's digital presence strategy and recent communications to understand their website's role in their mission
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your step-by-step process for a Drupal core update, including pre-upgrade checks, backup procedures, and post-upgrade validation
2 How would you handle a situation where a custom module breaks after the Drupal 11.3.2 update, and what debugging steps would you take?
3 What PHP version would you recommend for Drupal 11 compatibility, and how would you approach the upgrade process?
4 Describe your experience with testing website functionality - what specific tests would you run for WorldFish's site after this update?
5 How would you communicate progress and potential issues to WorldFish's non-technical stakeholders during this contract?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic Drupal experience without specific examples of major core upgrades (especially Drupal 10/11)
  • Failing to demonstrate PHP proficiency specifically for Drupal custom code review and modification
  • Not showing understanding of the testing/validation requirements or suggesting inadequate post-upgrade testing approaches

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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