Website Developer Officer at The School of St Jude

Job Overview

Item	Details
Position	Website Developer Officer
Organization	The School of St Jude
Workstation	Sisia Campus, Moshono, Arusha, Tanzania
Vacancy	1
Qualification Level	Bachelor’s Degree
Application Deadline	26 May 2026

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About the Organization

The School of St Jude is a leading charitable education institution in Africa, providing:

• Free, quality education to 1,800 students annually
• Higher education access for graduates
• Support to 20,000+ government school students through teacher development

The organisation is supported by global donors committed to improving education in Tanzania.

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Role Overview

The Website Developer Officer will be responsible for maintaining, improving, and optimising the organisation’s digital platforms to ensure:

• High performance
• Strong user experience (UX/UI)
• SEO effectiveness
• Accessibility and security compliance
• Strong engagement and conversions

The role sits at the intersection of:

• Web development
• Digital marketing
• UX/UI design
• Data analytics

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Key Responsibilities

1. Website Maintenance & Development

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain and optimise organisation websites
• Ensure responsive, fast, and user-friendly platforms
• Manage CMS updates (e.g., WordPress)
• Handle plugin maintenance and technical updates
• Ensure security and brand compliance

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2. UX, SEO & Performance Optimisation

Responsibilities include:

• Improving website usability and accessibility
• Implementing SEO best practices
• Using UX principles (including AIDA framework) to improve conversions
• Enhancing landing page performance and engagement

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3. Digital Campaign Support

The role holder will:

• Collaborate with marketing and content teams
• Support digital campaign development
• Implement website integrations and automation workflows
• Manage email campaign systems and segmentation

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4. Analytics & Reporting

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring website and campaign performance
• Tracking user behaviour and engagement metrics
• Producing reports and insights
• Recommending improvements for conversion and performance

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5. Technical Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

The candidate will:

• Perform day-to-day technical website support
• Conduct quality assurance and testing
• Troubleshoot issues across digital platforms
• Continuously improve systems and workflows
• Apply best practices in web development

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Required Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Web Development
  • Digital Media
  • Related fields

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Technical Skills Required

Web Development Skills

Strong knowledge of:

• WordPress
• WooCommerce
• JavaScript
• React
• Next.js
• Node.js
• PHP
• APIs
• Databases

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Digital Tools & Analytics

Experience with:

• SEO tools and best practices
• Google Analytics or similar platforms
• Email marketing systems
• CMS platforms
• Automation and integrations

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UX/UI & Design Understanding

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong UX/UI design awareness
• Conversion-focused design thinking
• Ability to work with designers and content creators
• Understanding of digital storytelling

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Experience Requirements

• Proven experience in:
  • Website development
  • Digital marketing environments
  • CMS management
  • Web analytics and optimisation

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Key Competencies

The ideal candidate should be:

• Detail-oriented and highly organised
• Creative and solution-focused
• Strong in both independent and team work
• Proactive and eager to learn
• Committed to quality and continuous improvement
• Strong communicator

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Why Join The School of St Jude

• Opportunity to use tech skills to support education and fight poverty
• Supportive international and local working environment
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Meals provided during working days (tea and lunch)

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter
• Updated CV

to:

recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz

Important:
Include reference number in subject line:
TSOSJ/HR/SIS/MKT/HO/05/07-2

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Application Deadline

📅 26 May 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.