Join the African Disability Forum as a Web Development Expert – Enhance Accessibility & Digital Inclusion Across Africa @Enhance Accessibility & Digital Inclusion Across Africa

African Disability Forum Job Summary

Job Title: Web Design and Development Service Provider
Location: Remote / Online
Closing Date: 12th July 2026
Contract: Fixed-term consultancy (24 working days + 12 months maintenance)

Job Summary

The African Disability Forum (ADF) seeks a qualified Service Provider to redesign and develop its organizational website (www.africandisabilityforum.org) with a focus on accessibility, usability, and engagement.

The project includes revamping the current site to ensure full WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, integrating the SPADRA platform, and supporting future digital ecosystem expansion.

The consultancy involves website redesign, platform development, accessibility testing, and post-launch maintenance.

About African Disability Forum (ADF)

The African Disability Forum is a key advocate for disability rights across Africa, providing a virtual space for stakeholders to access and share disability-related information, analysis, and resources.

Since its launch in 2021, the website has played a vital role in amplifying the voices of persons with disabilities and fostering engagement among partners, donors, government agencies, and activists.

Key Responsibilities

Website Revamp

• Redesign homepage and navigation menus for clarity and inclusivity
• Implement responsive, mobile-first design adaptable to older devices and low-bandwidth environments
• Enhance accessibility features, including semantic HTML, ARIA attributes, and assistive technology compatibility

• Improve multimedia accessibility with captions, transcripts, and alt text
• Strengthen content organization for programs, news, and resources
• Develop multilingual architecture supporting official languages

• Optimize digital assets for faster loading and lower data consumption
• Establish secure hosting, caching, and content delivery strategies

SPADRA Platform Development

• Build a dedicated SPADRA landing page embedded within the main site
• Develop pages for news, project milestones, policy tracker, and partner engagement
• Create a knowledge hub for policies, resources, and program updates
• Enable seamless navigation between ADF, SPADRA, and other related platforms

Deliverables

• Fully redesigned, WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliant website with documentation of accessibility testing
• Fully functional SPADRA landing page as per wireframe
• Protocols, maintenance plan, and compliance documentation

• Monthly progress reports and final launch package
• Performance and accessibility verification reports
• One-year website maintenance and support including ongoing accessibility audits, security updates, and user feedback integration

Timeline

Phase	Duration
Planning & Research	3 days
Wireframing & Prototyping	3 days
Visual Design & Content Feeding	5 days
Development & Deployment	5 days
Accessibility Testing	5 days
Documentation & Final Launch	3 days
Total	24 working days

Post-launch, the contractor shall provide 12 months of ongoing maintenance and support.

Application Process

Interested service providers should submit their proposals via email to jobs@adf-secretariat.org with the subject line: Web Revamp.

Proposals must be received by 12th July 2026, 5:00 pm EAT. For detailed Terms of Reference and application guidelines, visit the official application link:

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience in web design and development, especially inclusive and accessible websites
• Demonstrated knowledge of WCAG 2.1 standards and accessibility testing tools
• Technical expertise in responsive, mobile-first design and multimedia accessibility

• Experience with multilingual website architecture and content management systems
• Ability to deliver within tight timelines and support ongoing maintenance
• Prior experience working with organizations in the disability or development sector is preferred

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project that enhances disability rights advocacy across Africa.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in creating an accessible, engaging, and future-proof digital platform for African Disability Forum and its stakeholders.

Join us in transforming disability advocacy on the African continent—apply now!