Details:
Mission and objectives:
The Knowledge Project is a partnership between UNDP and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation seeking to promote knowledge generation and dissemination in the Arab region and beyond since 2008. It builds on three Arab Knowledge Reports, the Arab Knowledge Index, the knowledge4all portal, the Arab Reading Index, the Future of Knowledge Report and the Global Knowledge Index (GKI).
Context:
The Knowledge4All portal is being revamped to improve its functionality and user experience across the Arab States region. The platform offers curated knowledge products, tools, insights, and skills development for policymakers, youth, changemakers, and citizens.
We are seeking front-end development experts to conduct a functional review of the portal. Volunteers will evaluate the design, navigation, performance, and usability of the user interface across devices and browsers, identifying gaps and suggesting enhancements to improve the overall user experience.
Their feedback will directly inform the design and development teams, ensuring a more intuitive and user-friendly portal.
Task type:
Web and Software Development
Task description:
The Knowledge4All portal xe2x80x94 a platform that curates knowledge products, tools, insights, and supports skills development to empower policymakers, youth, changemakers, and citizens in the Arab States region xe2x80x94 is currently being prepared for a revamp. We are seeking support from experienced full-stack developers to conduct a functional review of the platform and provide technical recommendations.
Volunteers will evaluate the portals structure, performance, and usability from a functionality and logic perspective. This includes identifying technical issues, gaps in navigation or structure, and opportunities for backend/frontend improvements. The insights gathered will inform the redesign and redevelopment phases to ensure the portal is stable, responsive, and effective in meeting the needs of its users.
Key Tasks:
-Conduct a full walkthrough of the Knowledge4All portal
-Identify technical gaps, broken features, and performance issues
-Assess navigation logic, browser compatibility, and responsiveness
-Provide clear, actionable recommendations for technical enhancements
-Document issues and improvement suggestions in a structured format
Requirements:
Strong experience in front-end web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.)
Familiarity with responsive design and ensuring cross-browser compatibility
Ability to assess and improve user interface (UI) design and user experience (UX)
Understanding of web performance optimization and usability best practices
Experience with accessibility standards and making platforms more inclusive
Detail-oriented with the ability to identify functional gaps and suggest actionable improvements
Strong communication skills to clearly document findings and recommendations
Work Hours: 6 - 10