Consultant – Digital Information Architect at International Rescue Committee
Switchboard is seeking a consultant with a background in information science or library science to review and organize the content in our resource library on the www.Switchboardta.org website.
2. Scope of work
Review and revise the overall taxonomy for Switchboard’s online content based on information science principles
Analyze search data to improve how users search and browse the online library
Create and update records so online resources are aligned with taxonomy, i.e., easy to find and understand (make sure titles, descriptions, subjects, and links are accurate and consistent)
Retag and clean existing resource library posts to align with new taxonomy (requires some basic facility with WordPress and hands-on work, not just making recommendations but actively cleaning the data)
Write documentation and guidelines for our team to follow at the conclusion of the consultancy
Deliverables:
A written workplan to outline the analysis of Switchboard’s online content, based on best practices of information science principles. The workplan should include the implementation of the points outlined in of the scope of work
Search data is analyzed and a written conclusion of improvements is made
The identified improvements of search data are implemented (including reviewing the descriptions of resources, and updating the descriptions)
The website taxonomy updates are completed according to the work plan
Payment Rate and Schedule:
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Total Budget: $10,000
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Payments can be made on a monthly basis or upon completion of each deliverable stage.
Requirements:
Switchboard is seeking a consultant with a background in information science or library science to review and organize the content in our resource library on the www.Switchboardta.org website.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
