UNDP Jobs - 73997- User Experience Designer

User Experience Designer

Location :

Home Based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Sep-2017

Application Deadline :

22-Aug-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

65 days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

65 days

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Global Pulse (http://www.unglobalpulse.org/about-new) is an innovation initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Big Data. Its vision is a future in which big data is harnessed safely and responsibly as a public good. Its mission is to accelerate discovery, development and scaled adoption of big data innovation for sustainable development and humanitarian action. Global Pulse is building a catalytic network of in-country innovation centres, which will test new tools, data and analysis, share what lessons with the global community, mainstream successful approaches for real-time impact monitoring into policymaking. The first Lab has been established in New York (Pulse Lab New York) followed by Jakarta, Indonesia and Kampala, Uganda.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work closely with technical team and drive product design process for data innovation project and applications developed by the Lab.
Take broad, conceptual ideas from the team and turn them into design guidelines for user-centered design.
Work closely with team at the Lab to oversee the user experience of data innovation projects and applications.
Produce design specifications, personas, storyboards, scenarios, flowcharts and design qualifications.
Provide design guidelines to inform wire frames for data visualizations.
Design flows and experiences that are incredible, simple and elegant.
Work closely with technical team to ensure that design specifications are implemented.

Design infographics and illustrations to showcase results in compelling and creative ways.

Competencies

Competencies:

Independent and driven, and able to manage and lead without close supervision;
Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a start-up environment;
Ability to work directly with internal and external clients to define requirements for analysis and reporting;
Excellent communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

BSc in Fine Arts, Communications, Social Sciences or related field.

Years of experience:

Minimum of 2 years/or Masters degree in lieu of experience in the following:
- graphic designer/interaction and/or designer/visualisation

Language requirements:

Fluency in oral and written English