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The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) is seeking a Web Optimization Consultant to provide technical and strategic support to independent media outlets operating in restrictive environments across Latin America. The consultancy will focus on strengthening the overall performance of participating media websites by optimizing their architecture, content structure, technical performance, user experience, and search engine visibility, with the objective of increasing their visibility, organic traffic, and digital reach.

Core skills

website optimizationtechnical SEOinformation architecture

Required skills

digital consultingwebsite architectureuser experience (UX)website performancetechnical optimizationindexingon-page SEOGoogle Search ConsoleGoogle Analytics 4PageSpeed InsightsLighthouseScreaming FrogAhrefsSemrush

Optional skills

digital media organizations

Required languages

Spanish

Optional languages

English

What you'll do

  • Provide remote, tailored web optimization advisory support to independent media outlets throughout the project implementation period.
  • Conduct technical and functional assessments of websites to identify opportunities for improvement related to information architecture, navigation, performance, accessibility, user experience, SEO, indexing, and content organization.
  • Design and implement web optimization plans tailored to the capacities, resources, and technological platforms of each media outlet.
  • Hold regular virtual meetings with beneficiary media teams to monitor the implementation of recommendations, address questions, and make adjustments throughout the process.
  • Provide technical support for optimizing content structure, taxonomies, internal linking, metadata, page speed, and other elements that contribute to improving overall website performance and search engine visibility.
  • Advise media teams on the use of monitoring and analytics tools to evaluate website performance, interpret results, and prioritize improvement actions.
  • Apply a practical, results-oriented methodology based on continuous follow-up, performance indicators, and documented deliverables.
  • Ensure full compliance at all times with IWPR's security protocols and reporting requirements.
  • Conduct an initial assessment of each assigned website to identify opportunities for improvement and develop a work plan with measurable objectives and performance indicators.
  • Provide technical support throughout the implementation of improvements related to website architecture, performance, user experience, SEO, content organization, and other aspects of web optimization.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize the structure, functionality, and visibility of websites by applying international best practices and standards adapted to the context of independent media outlets.
  • Advise media teams on the use of analytics and monitoring tools to evaluate website performance and prioritize evidence-based improvement actions.
  • Hold regular virtual meetings with beneficiary media teams to monitor the implementation of recommendations, review progress, and address technical challenges.
  • Maintain close coordination with the IWPR team to share progress, identify challenges, recommend adjustments when necessary, and ensure compliance with project objectives, timelines, security protocols, and reporting requirements.

What they require

  • Proven experience (minimum of 5 years) in website optimization, digital consulting, technical SEO, information architecture, or related fields.
  • Strong knowledge of website architecture, user experience (UX), website performance, technical optimization, indexing, on-page SEO, and best practices for improving search engine visibility.
  • Experience conducting website audits and designing optimization plans with measurable objectives and outcomes.
  • Experience using tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4, PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, Semrush, or equivalent platforms for website analysis and optimization.
  • Ability to interpret website performance metrics and develop evidence-based technical and strategic recommendations.
  • Ability to work remotely with teams operating in complex environments or with limited connectivity.
  • Fluency in Spanish is required.
  • Knowledge of English is desirable.
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Details

Posting languageEnglish
$30–$60/hr