ICT Specialist (UI/UX Designer) - Retainer

The ICT Specialist (UI/UX Designer) will be a key member of the development team, responsible for creating user-centered and visually appealing interfaces for our digital products and services. This includes:

• User Research: Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviors, and preferences. This may involve user interviews, surveys, usability testing, and A/B testing.
• Information Architecture: Design clear and intuitive information architecture, navigation, and user flows for websites and applications.
• Wireframing and Prototyping: Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to visualize and test design concepts.
• Front-end development: Implement basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code to create interactive prototypes and design components.
• Visual Design: Develop high-fidelity visual designs, including typography, color palettes, imagery, and iconography, that align with brand guidelines and accessibility standards.
• Interaction Design: Design engaging and user-friendly interactions, micro-interactions, and animations to enhance the overall user experience.
• Usability Testing: Conduct usability testing throughout the design process to identify areas for improvement and ensure designs meet user needs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure designs are feasible and implemented effectively.
• Design Systems: Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all digital products.
• Stay Current: Keep abreast of the latest UI/UX design trends, tools, and technologies.

Other Duties

• Function as an active member of wider DCO development team, including regular knowledge interchange, joint events etc.
• Perform light design duties on some of UNDCO data products as assigned

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related field with five (5) years of relevant experience is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) preferably in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related field with seven (7) years of relevant experience is desirable.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Usability Analyst) are a plus.

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in UI/UX Design.
• Experience in user-centered design solutions for web and/or mobile applications is required.
• Experience in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar is required.
• Experience conducting user research and incorporating findings into the design process is required.

• Experience creating interactive prototypes using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or InVision is desirable.
• Experience in visual design with an understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles is desirable.
• Knowledge of interaction design principles and best practices is desirable.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment is desirable.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.
• Experience working on complex design projects that involve branding and UI guidance for front-end development is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in web development projects in a consulting or professional services environment, working with cross-functional teams is desirable.
• Experience of developing web applications in other programming languages would be beneficial. 
• Experience with collaborative platforms such as Jira, Gitlab or Mattermost is desirable.
• Some experience working with the public or not-for-profit sector would be an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in English (read, write, speak) is required.
• Knowledge of any of the other UN official languages will be considered as an advantage

Others:

• The Candidate must have access to a computer with MAC OS X or Linux based environment for running the necessary development tools, as this will not be provided by UNOPS. 
• Although the position is expected to be fully remote, the incumbent will be expected to be available during New York business hours for stakeholder collaboration and participation in a few weekly meetings.