EU remote
Web Coordinator - REMOTE
About this role
About ACLED Armed Conflict Location & Event Data ( ACLED ) is an independent, impartial conflict and protest monitoring organization providing real-time data and analysis on violent conflict and protest in all countries and territories across the world. The role The Web Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operational management, technical maintenance, and ongoing improvement of ACLED 's main website and associated web properties.
This is a hands-on technical role: the Coordinator works directly in the CMS, troubleshoots issues, implements improvements, and ensures the site is reliable, performant, and well-organized. The Coordinator also sets SEO strategy, manages web analytics and reporting, triages incoming requests from across the organization, and coordinates ad hoc web-related project work. This role directly supervises one team member, and reports to the Head of the Department.
This position is fully remote. The preferred candidate needs to be based in CET to US Eastern Time zone. Specific responsibilities The Web Coordinator will be responsible for the following tasks: Website Operations & Technical Maintenance Manage the day-to-day operation, performance, and reliability of ACLED 's Drupal-based website and associated web properties. Directly troubleshoot and resolve technical issues (in coordination with the development team when necessary), including bug fixes, plugin and module updates, security patches, and CMS configuration.
Perform minor frontend customizations and fixes within Drupal's theming and module layer as needed. Monitor site performance, uptime, and Core Web Vitals; identify and address issues proactively before they affect users. Manage version control, staging environments, and deployment processes in coordination with the development team. Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG), security protocols, and front-end performance best practices.
SEO Strategy & Implementation Develop and maintain the overall SEO strategy for ACLED 's web presence, including keyword strategy, site architecture for discoverability, and coordination with content and publications teams. Conduct site health audits and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for improvement. Oversee and support the Digital Officer's execution of ongoing SEO monitoring, technical SEO, and keyword tracking.