Volunteer Backend Website Developer (Remote)

Core responsibilities:

• Perform full backups before and after website migration in cPanel
• Export Concrete CMS code files and database content, and import data to WordPress using plugins, custom scripts or migration tools
• Implement security best practices for WordPress, update DNS records, and perform PHP updates and custom edits as needed
• Perform post-migration functionality testing and bug fixes, and provide continued/long-term back-end support

This role supports SEED Madagascar's mission by ensuring a smooth website migration and redesign, which enhances the organization's ability to share research and programmatic work that contributes to sustainable development and conservation in Madagascar.

Required skills and experience:

• Experience using Concrete CMS, WordPress or similar content management systems
• Knowledge of PHP and SQL/MySQL database, and experience with API integration and Linux
• Experience with website migration tools, database management, and GitHub repositories
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently in a remote context with commitment to SEED's ethos and values

This is a volunteer position with no salary or monetary compensation mentioned. The role offers flexible, part-time hours (approximately 3-6 hours per week) and the opportunity to contribute to sustainable development and conservation efforts remotely.

SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in southeast Madagascar, integrating community health, sustainable livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support long-term, sustainable change and contribute to international best practice through research and publication.