Product/UI/UX Designer

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options.

Duty Station(s)

Home based

Duration

Until 31 December 2026

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.

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.

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

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.