• Country: Kenya
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: UNV
• Gender: Both
• Deadline: 2024-01-18

Details
Mission and objectives
The UNDP Accelerator Labs are part of UNDP’s drive to be an incubator for the future. To accelerate progress towards the 2030 Agenda, we need to be fast and curious. The Accelerator Labs are designed to close the gap between the current practices of international development in an accelerated pace of change. They model a new capability to make breakthroughs on the future of development: inequality, decarbonization, the 4th industrial revolution and new forms of governance.

Context
We are seeking a team of volunteers to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) platform that focuses on digitizing hard copy documents and leveraging AI for content analysis. The platform aims to present digitized content in a user-friendly format to facilitate efficient decision-making processes.

Task type
Web and Software Development

Task description
Shape the user interface of the document analysis platform by:
• Designing and developing an intuitive and visually appealing user interface for presenting digitized and analyzed content in a comprehensible and accessible manner, aiding users in effective decision-making.
• Collaborating with developers to ensure seamless integration of design elements
• Conducting user research and incorporating feedback to improve user experience
• Creating wireframes, prototypes, and design mockups for the platform

Requirements
Required experience
• Proficiency in design tools like Adobe XD, Sketch, or Figma
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and UX best practices
• Ability to translate complex data and functionalities into simple and visually engaging interfaces
• Experience in conducting user research, usability testing, and iterating based on feedback
• Collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and translate design concepts into functional interfaces

Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required

Other information
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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