User Experience (UX) Designer and Analyst Apply
Remote type: Fully Remote
Location: Rome, Italy
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 9 Days Ago
Job requisition id: JR105069
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 November 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment.
WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees. A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices. We offer an attractive compensation package. JOB TITLE: User Experience (UX) Designer and Analyst
TYPE OF CONTRACT: REG CST
UNIT/DIVISION: SCDLC
DUTY STATION: Remote
DURATION: 6 months with possibility of extension
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Logistics Cluster enables global, regional and local actors to meet humanitarian needs. The Logistics Cluster works with stakeholders in high-risk countries and regions to strengthen national supply chain coordination and promote a common methodology towards logistics preparedness among the humanitarian community.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design high and low fidelity prototypes and other UX artifacts. Gather and validate requirements using various techniques. Leverage opportunities for process simplification, digitization and automation. Support the business-technology team in defining the product vision. Understand and convey the impact of a given technology on people and organizations. Identify blind spots and risky assumptions. Conduct ideation sessions and synthesis activities. Effectively communicate conceptual ideas and design solutions. Coordinate iterative prototype review/testing. Ensure organization-wide alignment regarding principles, priorities and methodologies. Champion and foster an environment of human-centred design best practices. Any other duties as required for the successful delivery of the product. Qualifications & Experience Required:
Education: Advanced University degree in Psychology, Anthropology, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or other related fields.
Experience: At least 5 years postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in user experience design.
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
State of the art knowledge of prototyping tools and methodologies. Top knowledge of usability and accessibility principles. In-depth knowledge and proficiency in qualitative research and human-centred design. Strong analytical skills. Knowledge and hands-on experience with workshop facilitation and usability evaluation. Knowledge and experience with Agile/Scrum frameworks. Competencies:
Management and leadership skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Well organized and detail-oriented. A passion for new technology tools. Ability to effectively coordinate multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Able to articulate complex application concepts in non-technical language. Ability to handle a large volume of work and meet strict deadlines. Ability to supervise staff and take initiative. Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Language: Fluency in oral and written English is essential. Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK:
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds.
NO FEE DISCLAIMER:
The United Nations does not charge any application or recruitment fees.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
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