UN Habitat Digital Product Design and Development Expert Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UN Habitat Kenya looking for “Digital Product Design and Development Expert”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 4th April 2022.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations programme for human settlements and sustainable urban development. It was established in 1978 as an outcome of the first United Nations Conference on Human Settlements and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat I) held in Vancouver, Canada, in 1976. UN-Habitat maintains its headquarters at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, Kenya. It is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. It is a member of the United Nations Development Group. The mandate of UN-Habitat derives from the Habitat Agenda, adopted by the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1996.
UN Habitat Digital Product Design and Development Expert Jobs 2022
The UN Habitat has published a job vacancy announcement on 9th March 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Digital Product Design and Development Expert to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) |
| Position | Digital Product Design and Development Expert |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | 22 |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 4th April 2022 |
UN Habitat Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Urban Lab and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, based at UN-Habitat’s Headquarters in Nairobi. He/She will perform the following:
- Develop the architecture design and digital platform for the SDG Project Assessment Tool 2.0, including the back-end infrastructure such as the, database.
- Create the UX/UI design and visual identity of the SDG Tool 2.0 digital platform and mobile application.
- Coordinate the project progress with other consultants engaged specifically for the development of the Tool (e.g. Sustainable Development Expert, Data Analyst)
- Support the team in organizing and facilitating design sessions to build the different components of the digital platform
- Lead the design and implementation of prototypes and product research, support the team in gathering and systematizing the results, and propose iterations to be incorporated into the digital platform.
- Develop a working prototype to be presented the World Urban Forum in June 2022.
- Maintain and improve the SDG Tool 2.0 digital platform, according to input and feedback received from users.
- Assist in planning and elaboration of documents, workshops, tutorials, capacity building and communication materials, presentations, and meetings.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Digital Product Design and Development Expert
- Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 05 March 2022 – 04 April 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-United Nations Human Settlements Programme-175914-Consultant
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Masters) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Design, Urban Planning, Urban Science or similar is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience professional experience as an full stack web developer, IU/UX designer, or in a similar position is required.
- Demonstrable portfolio of released web and mobile applications is an asset.
- Whole life cycle app development experience as a solo developer or in a team environment is desirable.
How to Apply UN Habitat Digital Product Design and Development Expert Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=175914
The Closing Date: 4th April 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | unhabitat.org |
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