ToR - SEO specialist

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Terms of Reference (ToR) for hiring an SEO specialist to conduct an audit of the SNV website’s SEO approach and review page-level key performance indicators (KPIs) 

1. Executive summary  

As part of a broader content and positioning refresh, we are undertaking an editorial review of our website to improve clarity, consistency, and performance. To ensure this process is data-driven and aligned with user needs, we are seeking targeted SEO expertise to help define success metrics and optimise content strategically. 

We are therefore looking for an experienced SEO expert to support our Marketing, Communications, and Public Affairs team in strengthening the performance, visibility, and structure of the SNV website content to ensure reach and discoverability. 

We want to take a more strategic approach to how each page contributes to our goals and impact. We are seeking focused support across KPI definition, keyword strategy, and practical optimisation guidance. 

The assignment will be managed by Sinead Crane, Marketing, Communication, and Public Affairs Officer, who will serve as the main pointof contact and coordinate internal stakeholders throughout the process. 

Key deliverables include: 

• Pre-planning session, SEO internal workshop design and facilitation 

• KPI framework/template by page or section 

• Keyword strategy and mapping for 68 pages 

• SEO recommendations and meta descriptions 

• Supporting the content editor to ensure the SEO feedback is implemented effectively  

Consultancy timeframe:  March – April 2026 
Time commitment: estimated 8 consultancy days 
Deadline for proposal submission: 18 March 2026 at 23:59 (GMT+2) 

1. Background  

SNV is a global development partner rooted in and working across Africa and Asia. As part of a broader content and positioning refresh, SNV is undertaking a strategic review of its website to improve clarity, consistency, and performance. To ensure the website effectively reaches priority audiences and supports organisational goals, SNV seeks to strengthen its SEO approach and define clear age-level performance indicators. 

1. Objective 

The overall objective of this consultancy is to support SNV in strengthening the strategic performance, visibility, and effectiveness of its website by establishing a clear, data-driven SEO framework that aligns content with organisational priorities and audience needs. 

Specifically, the consultancy will support SNV to: 

• Define clear and measurable KPIs at page and section level that link website performance to communications and positioning goals. 

• Develop a coherent keyword strategy and mapping across 68 static pages to improve search visibility and audience targeting. 

• Strengthen alignment between user intent, content structure, and organisational priorities. 

• Translate SEO insights into practical, actionable recommendations that inform an editorial refresh led by SNV’s content team. 

• Provide tools, templates, and guidance that enable internal teams to sustain and adapt SEO practices beyond the consultancy period. 

• Provide any additional support to the content editor to ensure end-to-end delivery of the insights is operationalised effectively.

1. Scope of work and deliverables 

The Consultant will work closely with SNV’s Marketing, Communications, and Public Affairs team to deliver the following scope of work across four phases:  

Consultancy phases, activities, and deliverables can be found here

1. Required skills and expertise

Proposals may be submitted by an individual consultant, independent or represented by a company. The consultant should demonstrate:

• At least 5–10 years of experience in SEO strategy, website optimisation, and digital performance analysis.
• Proven experience conducting SEO audits, keyword research and mapping, and defining measurable KPIs for content-heavy websites.
• Strong understanding of search intent, user behaviour analytics, and content performance metrics.
• Experience translating analytical insights into practical, actionable recommendations for non-technical teams.
• Experience facilitating workshops or working sessions with communications or marketing teams.
• Ability to balance strategic insight with practical implementation guidance.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Experience working with NGOs, development organisations, or mission-driven organisations is a strong asset.

1. Proposal process and deadline

The deadline for proposals is 18 March 2026 at 23:59 (GMT+2). Proposals should be uploaded to SmartRecruiters, with the subject line: “Proposal – SEO Specialist Consultancy”.

The proposal should not exceed 5 pages (excluding annexes) and can be added to the additional document section in SmartRecruiters, and should include the following, see details here

For any queries (and not to submit your proposal), please contact Sinead Crane at scrane@snv.org.