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ICT Analyst - Solution Design (UX/UI Designer) - Retainer

Remote | Home Based - May require travel

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Remote | Home Based - May require travel
  • Grade: Junior level - LICA-8, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Documentation and Information Management
    • Design (digital, product, graphics or visual design)
    • Sustainable Growth and Growth hacking
    • Marketing (Digital, Advertisement, Brand, Promotion)
  • Closing Date: 2025-01-28

Job categories IT
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5007/29557
Department/office GPO, GVA, Geneva
Duty station Home based
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-8
Duration One year (12 months) initially, for a maximum of 100 working days, renewable subject to need basis, satisfactory performance and availability of funds
Application period 14-Jan-2025 to 28-Jan-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the ICT Senior Analyst - ICT Project Manager, the ICT Analyst - Solution Design (UX/UI Designer) will be responsible for:

1. User Research & Analysis
  • Conduct user research to understand clients’ target audiences, their needs, and behaviors.
  • Create user personas, journey maps, and empathy maps to inform design decisions.
  • Analyze user feedback and data to refine designs and improve usability.
2. UX Design
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to effectively communicate design ideas.
  • Design intuitive navigation and interaction patterns for responsive web applications.
  • Conduct usability testing to validate design concepts and iterate based on findings.
3. UI Design
  • Create high-fidelity mockups and design assets using tools like Figma or Adobe XD. Experience in either is highly desired.
  • Ensure consistency across the application by following or contributing to the client’s design systems.
  • Design visually appealing and accessible interfaces, adhering to modern web standards.
4. Accessibility Design
  • Ensure all designs comply with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1.
  • Collaborate with developers to implement accessible components and features.
  • Conduct accessibility audits and testing to identify and resolve barriers for users with disabilities.
  • Advocate for inclusive design practices and educate team members on accessibility best practices.
5. Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with developers to ensure the feasibility of designs and proper implementation.
  • Collaborate with client focal points to align designs with business goals and user needs.
  • Present design concepts to stakeholders and incorporate feedback effectively.
  • Contributes to the tracking and reporting times and efforts invested on the assigned tasks. Knowledge on Atlassian products is highly desirable (Jira, Confluence).
  • Performs other Web design related duties as required.

The incumbent will be expected to:

  • Ensure timely delivery of project designs,
  • Work on the design of enterprise web applications
  • Support the ICT Project Manager in establishing solid working relationships with the clients and key stakeholders.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

a. Education 
  • A first level university degree (Bachelor degree or equivalent) in information technology, communications, computer science, information systems, statistics or related fields is required 
  • An advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in a related field is desirable and may substitute some years of experience.
b. Experience     
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in UX/UI design for web applications is required.
  • Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or similar design tools is required
  • Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to collaborate effectively with developers is desirable.
  • Strong understanding of UX principles, UI design trends, and accessibility standards is desirable.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices (e.g., WCAG, ARIA) is desirable
  • Familiarity with agile or iterative development methodologies is desirable.
c. Languages
  • Fluency in English is required. 
  • Knowledge of other UN languages such as French or Spanish is highly desirable.
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.