Product/UI/UX Designer in UNOPS

Duty Station(s) - Home based

Posting End Date - 10-Mar-2026

Duration - Until 31 December 2026

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, infographics) 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 infographics 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.

SkillsGraphic 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.