Result of Service

The UX/UI Expert is expected to fulfil the following deliverables: – Completed project plan upon inception of projects. – Technical documentation and user manual for assigned projects. – Progress reports with time sheets indicating the fulfilment/progress of requested tasks/activities. – Final Source code/Design/Images/Animations and all assets related to the design, website and web applications being developed. – Any other related delivery as needed following UN or ESCWA’s strategy.

Work Location

UN-House ESCWA

Expected duration

6 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background: This position is located in the Data Science and Decision-Support Division. The Data Science and Decision-Support Division (DSDSD) is part of ESCWA’s broader modernization and innovation efforts, providing advanced analytics and decision-support services within ESCWA, other UN entities, and Member States. Aligned with the UN 2.0 agenda and grounded in strategic foresight, DSDS leverages data-driven insights, emerging technologies, and scenario-based planning to anticipate trends and proactively inform policymaking and operations. Its core functions include data integration and management; data quality assurance; advanced analytics and modeling; machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions; real-time dashboards and performance reporting; and data visualization and business intelligence and the design and development of specialized digital decision-support tools. Through these capabilities, DSDSD empowers evidence-based decision-making, fosters organizational efficiency, and catalyzes strategic innovation across the region, supporting sustainable development outcomes regionally and globally. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the overall guidance of the Chief EDM Data Science and the unit lead, with direct supervision and guidance from the technical team leader, the UX/UI Designer will perform the following tasks: -Design and develop user-friendly interfaces for digital platforms, ensuring seamless user experiences. -Create interactive and visually compelling designs that support data accessibility and decision-making. -Collaborate with developers and data teams to refine and implement UI/UX solutions. -Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to continuously improve interface design. -Ensure accessibility and adherence to UX best practices, aligning with modern design standards. -Research and integrate emerging UX/UI trends to enhance digital tools and platforms. -Performs other related tasks as required by UN or ESCWA Strategy.

Qualifications/special skills

A Certification in UX/UI, Graphic Design, Web Design, Web Development, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 8 years of professional work experience in UX/UI design for web applications, dashboards, or interactive platforms, using Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar design tools, with a portfolio demonstrating digital product design expertise is required. Knowledge of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) concepts and principles, including human-centered design, usability, and accessibility standards is required. Familiarity with data visualization and analytics interfaces is desirable. Understanding of industry trends for international organizations or NGOs is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.

Additional Information

Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.