Web Development (Remote / EU time zone)

Children of Heroes was established to support the countless Ukrainian children who have faced the profound loss of a parent or parents during the ongoing war. The Fund offers comprehensive assistance to these children and their families, guided by our dedicated team of Family Helpers. Our programs are made possible through the generous support of our partners and donors.

We believe that the children of Heroes, those who have fought courageously for a free and prosperous Ukraine, are Heroes themselves. They deserve care, encouragement, and ongoing support to help them build a brighter future. 

We are looking for a Web Development & UX Specialist (remote / EU time zone) to enhance our website, ensure smooth user experience, and optimize performance through frontend development, analytics, and CRM integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the website development roadmap, coordinating internal and external developers, designers, copywriters, and external agencies.
• Manage frontend development and UX improvements using WordPress, ensuring responsiveness across all devices and browsers.
• Optimize website performance, improving loading speeds and scalability.
• Implement and maintain SEO and content strategy, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Debug website issues, fix broken links, and ensure a seamless donor experience.
• Integrate Salesforce CRM and Dotdigital to optimize donor data flows and engagement.
• Implement tracking tools (Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, etc.) to monitor user behavior and conversions.
• Enhance website security, ensuring donor data protection and compliance with best practices.
• Act as the primary web development contact for internal teams (fundraising, family support, marketing) to implement new website requests, landing pages, and digital tools.
• Develop and maintain custom landing pages tailored to fundraising campaigns, donor engagement initiatives, and family support programs.
• Work with the fundraising team to improve landing pages, A/B test CTAs, and drive higher conversion rates.
• Stay updated on frontend technologies, UX best practices, and digital trends, applying them strategically.

Requirements

• Expertise in WordPress development, with a strong portfolio of past projects.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP) to customize website features.
• Experience in integrating Salesforce or similar CRM platforms into web environments.
• Strong knowledge of Google Tag Manager, analytics, tracking pixels, and heatmap tools.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design principles and A/B testing for conversion rate optimization.
• Ability to manage projects, delegate tasks, and coordinate with internal teams and agencies.
• Experience working with fundraising platforms (Fundraise Up or similar) is a plus.
• Native Ukrainian speaker;
• English upper-intermediate.

Competencies our team members do have:

• Results Focus: we set and meet challenging objectives, prioritize tasks effectively and consistently deliver outcomes that contribute to the overall success of our Fund
• Adaptivity and Flexibility: we respond to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives
• Creativity and Innovation: we generate novel and valuable ideas and use these ideas to develop new or improved processes, methods, systems
• Customer-centric Approach: we understand and meet the unique needs of our employees, donors, and beneficiaries. It involves cultivating a culture of responsiveness and empathy to ensure a positive and impactful experience for everyone involved in our mission
• Initiative: we evaluate, select and act on various methods and strategies for solving problems and meeting objectives before being asked or required to do so
• Teamwork: we willingly cooperate and work collaboratively toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties. 

What We Offer

• Meaningful Work: Join a fast-growing international NGO with a noble mission to make a difference.
• Official Employment: Benefit from secure and transparent employment terms.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a market-level salary that reflects your skills and experience, medical insurance and mental health support program.
• Full-Time, Paid Position: This is a full-time role, not a volunteer position.
• Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely.
• Streamlined Operations: Work within an effective organizational structure designed for efficiency.

The Children of Heroes of Ukraine Foundation is committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We seek candidates based solely on their proven skills and qualifications, regardless of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability, or sexual orientation.  

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Joining Children of Heroes is a remarkable opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting Ukraine during these challenging times and contributing to building a brighter future for our country!