Product / UI / UX Designer – Ethiopia (Home‑based)

ICT
Home based - Remote, Ethiopia
March 4, 2026
Fixed Term Contract
Urgent
Application ends: March 10, 2026
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Job Description

Product/UI/UX Designer

Duty Station(s) Ethiopia (Home based)

Job Highlight

Contribute UI/UX design expertise to enhance the user experience and visual appeal of OHCHR digital applications, including the Human Rights Data Exchange. Conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes, and develop visual designs aligned with brand guidelines. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure the feasible and effective implementation of user-centered designs

Role Purpose

Under the supervision of the UNOPS Project Manager and in close coordination with the Chief of IAH, the Product/UI/UX Designer will support a variety of cross-functional digital and analytics initiatives that drive efficiency, insight, and innovation across OHCHR.

The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Under the supervision of the UNOPS Project Manager and in close collaboration with IAH, the Product/UI/UX Designer will perform the following key functions:

UI/UX Support

  • Work with the team of front-end developers in designing user interfaces related to the Human Rights Data Exchange, ensuring quality, accessibility standards, and usability for end users.
  • Map data workflows and business processes, capturing user stories for new features, improvements and related information products.
  • Provide overall quality control for platform content and usability, working with end-users to ensure content meets evolving needs.
  • Develop visual material, mock-ups, and slide decks to support stakeholder engagement and training sessions on product features.

Product Design and Development

  • Design, create, and update static information products (e.g. reports, charts, info graphics) by transforming data into analytical products using tools like think-cell, Adobe Creative Suite — ensuring clarity, attractiveness, and effectiveness in communication.
  • Develop standard templates and digital formats for dashboards, maps, fact sheets, and other info graphics in line with OHCHR standards.
  • Investigate and propose data visualization scenarios, consolidating insights from multiple products into common static and dynamic products.

Capacity Building & Outreach

  • Strengthen outreach and visibility efforts through written materials such as one-pagers, reports, guidance notes, newsletters, blogs, and brochures etc.
  • Provide trainings, and capacities within the team product development and related tools.

General Visual Design Support

  • Deliver quick-turnaround visual assets (icons, banners, diagrams, social media graphics) for internal and external use.
  • Enhance layouts and visuals for presentations and documents.
  • Ensure consistency with OHCHR visual identity across all outputs.

Skills

Graphic Design, User Interface Design, User Research, Visual Design, Wireframing, Figma.

Education Requirements

  • A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent), preferably in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Technology, or in a related field to the post description, with four (4) years of relevant experience is required, OR.
  • An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent), preferably in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Technology or in a related field to post description with two (2) years of relevant experience is desirable.

Experience Requirements

Required:

Relevant experience is defined as cumulative experience across the following fields:

  • Experience in designing user interfaces and experience flows for complex, data-driven applications.
  • Experience in static and online product design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe InDesign, XD, Sketch, or similar is required
  • Experience in responsive design, cross-platform compatibility, and/or accessibility standards is required.
  • Experience in conducting user research, create wireframes, prototypes, and/or performing usability testing is required

Desired:

  • Experience in developing design systems, UI style guides, and component libraries is desirable.
  • Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for effective collaboration with development teams is desirable.

Language Requirements

English, Fluent.

Opportunities for learning and growth

  • Commitment to Excellence: Our support extends to all personnel at every level of the organization.
  • Ongoing Development: We provide ongoing opportunities to help our people learn, develop, and excel at their jobs.
  • State-of-the-Art Learning: Access a wide range of learning through our blended learning programmes, covering Leadership development and Personal and professional development.
  • Key Credentials: Opportunities to benefit from Internationally recognized technical certifications and Membership to professional associations in various areas.
  • Internal Culture: We foster an environment that encourages and supports knowledge sharing and collaboration.

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