UXUI Designer

World Food Programme; Berlin; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading humanitarian organization is looking for a UX / UI Designer to enhance their mobile applications and visual identity. You will lead the design process, develop user journeys, wireframes, and prototypes, ensuring usability principles are followed. The ideal candidate has a strong design background with at least 4 years of experience, excellent command of design tools, and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams. This full-time role is remote, offering a chance to contribute to impactful humanitarian work.

Qualifikationen

• At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in UX/UI design.
• Experience in designing world-class mobile UX and native Android/iOS UI.
• Strong knowledge of usability principles and design tools.

Aufgaben

• Lead development of a state-of-the-art UX/UI.
• Design user journeys and develop wireframes and prototypes.
• Validate business and end-user requirements through testing.

Kenntnisse

CSS

HTML5

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Wireframing

Responsive Web Design

UX

InVision

Sketch

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Figma

After Effects

Zeplin

Jobbeschreibung

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

10 December 2025-23: 59-GMT01 : 00 Central European Time (Berlin)

ABOUT WFP

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.

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.

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WHY JOIN WFP

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.

WFP invests in personal & professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as internal mobility opportunities.

A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

JOB TITLE

UX / UI Designer

UNIT / DIVISION

Private Partnerships and Fundraising (PSP) Org. Unit

DUTY STATION

Remote

CONTRACT TYPE

Short-Term Regular Consultant I

DURATION

11 months

LINE MANAGER / SUPERVISOR

Claudia Lopez Tena, Lead Product Manager, ShareTheMeal

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and the world’s largest humanitarian organization. WFP is investing in and growing private sector fundraising and partnerships. Serving as a broker between WFP and the private sector, WFP’s Private Partnerships and Fundraising Division (PSP) strives to mobilize funding, technical assistance, innovative solutions and visibility. ShareTheMeal is WFP’s fundraising and awareness-raising app, launched in 2015, that enables people to join the effort in creating a world with zero hunger. The app has more than 9.3 million users worldwide and has shared more than 160 million meals. WFP is pursuing an ambitious growth strategy for individual giving and ShareTheMeal is a key driver for this strategy, aiming to increase funds raised by developing new features and engaging users through marketing and communication initiatives.

ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead with the Head of Product and the Product Managers the development of a state-of-the-art UX/UI:
  • Design user journeys based on the needs and constraints of users and context of use.
  • Develop wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, user flows, animations and mockups for new or optimized features.
  • Gather and validate business and end-user requirements.
  • Prepare and iterate visual assets and pixel-perfect layout specifications for native mobile apps and web, working closely with developers and QA.
  • Ensure usability principles and UX best practices are followed; define specifications for interface behaviours.
  • Test designs with end users at different stages of development and refine interfaces to minimise fixes and rework.
  • Provide quality assurance on correct implementation of interface designs and behaviours.
• Continue to develop and implement a strong visual identity for ShareTheMeal.
• Maintain strong coordination with the Communications Advocacy and Marketing Division (CAM) and the Information Technology Division (TEC) on visual branding, Human‑Centered Design, UI Guidelines and other standards.
• Train and support junior designers in conducting user research on new concepts, including 1:1 interviews with donors for deeper insights.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

• Ongoing development of UX/UI elements.
• Cohesive visual identity across all channels.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• Work History: At least 4 years of progressively responsible national or international experience.
• Technical Expertise:
  • 4 years of experience researching, conceiving and designing world‑class mobile UX and native Android and iOS UI; experience in responsive web design is a plus.
  • Strong visual design sense, deep knowledge of usability principles and a creative attitude aimed at perfect user‑centered design.
  • Deep knowledge of design tools: Figma, Sketch, Illustrator, After Effects, Zeplin, InVision.
• Soft Skills:
  • Bold, energetic, self‑driven team player with a passion for social issues.
  • Fully committed and motivated to achieve WFP’s aims.
  • Highly organised with exceptional planning skills.
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically.
  • Excellent communicator able to collaborate across cultures, disciplines and time zones.
  • Motivated team spirit and contribution to an inclusive working environment.
• Languages:
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English.
  • Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language would be a plus (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides common standards of behaviour that guide how we work together to accomplish our mission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. WFP is an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination and harassment. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application. Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates may be requested at a future time. Please contact us in case you face any challenges with submitting your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

KEY SKILLS

• CSS, InVision, HTML5, UX, usability, Wireframing, Fireworks, UI, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Responsive Web Design, Sketch

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full‑Time

VACANCY

1