The ideal candidate will work closely with the Marketing & Communications team and other stakeholders to translate business and communication requirements into reliable, accessible, user-friendly digital experiences.
- Develop,
maintain, and enhance corporate websites, microsites, landing pages, and
other digital platforms.
- Build
responsive, user-friendly, and cross-browser-compatible interfaces.
- Manage
CMS customisation, themes, plugins, templates, and website functionality.
- Implement
new website features and improve existing functionality based on business
requirements.
2. Technical Development and Integrations
- Develop
and maintain front-end and back-end functionality using relevant web
technologies.
- Build
and manage APIs and third-party integrations, including forms, analytics,
marketing tools, and other digital services.
- Manage
databases, hosting environments, deployments, version control, and
development workflows.
- Troubleshoot
technical issues and ensure website reliability and availability.
3. Performance and Technical SEO
- Optimise
website speed, Core Web Vitals, page loading, and overall performance.
- Implement
technical SEO requirements, including metadata, structured data, XML
sitemaps, redirects, canonical tags, and crawlability improvements.
- Support
website analytics implementation and tracking requirements in
collaboration with the Marketing & Communications team.
- Coordinate
with KMM to review technical issues identified through SEMrush, Google
Search Console, and other approved tools.
- Provide
regular updates on technical SEO issues, corrective actions, priorities,
and resolution status.
- Support
the technical implementation of SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation), and
GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation), ensuring website content is
accessible, crawlable, indexable, and correctly structured for search
engines and AI-powered discovery platforms.
4. Security and Accessibility
- Implement
website security best practices, including updates, access controls,
backups, vulnerability management, and secure coding.
- Ensure
compliance with applicable accessibility standards and support inclusive,
accessible website experiences.
- Monitor
website health and resolve security, compatibility, and performance
issues.
5. Website Migration, Deployment, and Change
Management
- Support
website migrations, redesigns, content restructuring, and platform
upgrades.
- Maintain
version control, deployment documentation, and pre-launch testing
procedures.
- Establish
rollback procedures to ensure website modifications can be reversed safely
without disrupting existing functionality.
- Maintain
documentation for website architecture, integrations, deployments, and
technical processes.
- Establish
appropriate testing, backup, recovery, and maintenance procedures.
- Coordinate
with external developers, hosting providers, and technology vendors when
required.
6. Advanced WordPress Management
- Manage
WordPress custom development, including custom post types, content
templates, and website functionality.
- Configure
and maintain SEO plugins, including Yoast SEO, to support MSC’s content
publishing and digital marketing requirements.
- Ensure
WordPress themes, plugins, and custom functionality remain secure,
compatible, and optimised for performance.
- Support
the development of reusable templates and publishing workflows to improve
website consistency and maintainability.
7. Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work
with Marketing & Communications, content teams, designers, and other
internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
- Provide
technical guidance on website enhancements, new digital tools, and
platform capabilities.
- Estimate
development effort, prioritise tasks, and deliver projects within agreed
timelines.
Requirements
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering,
or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7–8
years of professional experience in web development, website management,
and technical implementation.
- Strong
experience working with CMS platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, or
equivalent systems.
- Proficiency
in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and relevant front-end frameworks.
- Experience
with back-end technologies such as PHP, Python, Node.js, or equivalent,
depending on the organisation’s technology stack.
- Working
knowledge of databases, APIs, hosting, DNS, SSL, version control, and deployment
processes.
- Demonstrated
experience in technical SEO, website performance optimisation, security,
and accessibility.
- Experience
managing website maintenance, troubleshooting, and third-party
integrations.
- Hands-on
experience with WordPress customisation, custom post types, content
templates, and SEO plugin configuration.
- Familiarity
with technical SEO monitoring tools, including SEMrush and Google Search
Console.
- Understanding
of AEO, GEO, and the technical requirements that support search engine indexing
and AI-powered content discovery.
Preferred Skills
- Experience
managing enterprise or content-rich websites.
- Familiarity
with cloud hosting, CI/CD workflows, caching, CDN configuration, and web
application security.
- Knowledge
of analytics tools such as Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager.
- Experience
with website migrations, structured data, schema implementation, and
multilingual websites.
- Experience
with Yoast SEO or equivalent WordPress SEO plugins.
- Familiarity
with technical SEO audits, monitoring, reporting, and issue resolution.
- Strong
problem-solving, communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management
skills.
Key Competencies
- Technical
ownership and attention to detail.
- Ability
to independently manage priorities and resolve complex issues.
- Strong
collaboration with non-technical stakeholders.
- Focus
on website quality, user experience, security, and continuous improvement.
Expected Outcomes
- A
reliable, secure, accessible, and high-performing website.
- Timely
delivery of website enhancements, integrations, and digital projects.
- Improved
technical SEO, website performance, search visibility, and user
experience.
- Effective
website deployment, version control, documentation, and issue resolution.
- Improved
readiness for traditional search engines and AI-powered discovery
platforms.
- Strong
coordination between technical and non-technical teams.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7-8 years of professional experience in web development, website management, and technical implementation.
- Strong experience with CMS platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, or equivalent systems.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and relevant front-end frameworks.
- Experience with back-end technologies such as PHP, Python, Node.js, or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of databases, APIs, hosting, DNS, SSL, version control, and deployment processes.
- Experience in technical SEO, website performance optimization, security, and accessibility.
- Experience managing website maintenance, troubleshooting, and third-party integrations.
- Hands-on experience with WordPress customization, custom post types, content templates, and SEO plugin configuration.
- Familiarity with SEMrush and Google Search Console.
- Understanding of AEO, GEO, and technical requirements supporting search engine indexing and AI-powered content discovery.
- Experience managing enterprise or content-rich websites.
- Familiarity with cloud hosting, CI/CD workflows, caching, CDN configuration, and web application security.
- Knowledge of Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager.
- Experience with website migrations, structured data, schema implementation, and multilingual websites.
- Experience with Yoast SEO or equivalent WordPress SEO plugins.
- Familiarity with technical SEO audits, monitoring, reporting, and issue resolution.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
What We Do
MSC (MicroSave Consulting) is a global consulting firm advancing social, financial, and economic inclusion in the digital age. It provides research, advisory, implementation, technical assistance, and capacity-building services, partnering with governments, donors, private companies, and local businesses. Its work spans financial services, enterprise, agriculture, health, food systems, rural livelihoods, digital transformation, policy reform, and sustainable development across developing countries worldwide.







