Job Description

Job Role:

Forward MENA (previously Beirut Digital District Academy) is looking for a UI/UX Designer to lead the UI/UX design of a platform, related to a 12-month project, funded by a major international organization. The project will bring together the public sector, private sector, key digital technology players, educational institutions, and vulnerable young people. It aims to develop a more equitable, systematic and empowering bridge from skills training to employment opportunities in the digital economy, while enhancing the labor intermediation between supply, demand, educational providers and policy-makers. The UI/UX Designer will be working in collaboration with the Product Manager to gather and evaluate user requirements, illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps and design graphic user interface elements. She/he will be responsible for creating functional and appealing product features to have an easy-to-use product that addresses the end user needs. 

Role and Responsibilities: 

In charge of the UI/UX design of the platform, using co-creation workshops with key stakeholders. She/will be responsible for:

• Gathering and evaluating user requirements in collaboration with the product manager
• Illustrating design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps
• Designing graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs and widgets
• Building page navigation buttons and search fields
• Developing UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like
• Creating original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches and tables)
• Preparing and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Identifying and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness)
• Conducting layout adjustments based on user feedback
• Developing and adhering to style standards related to fonts, colors and images

Qualifications: 

• Proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role
• Full stack UX and UI experience
• Portfolio of design projects
• Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Wireframe.cc and InVision)
• Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience with Design thinking and agile approaches  
• BSc in Design, Computer Science or relevant field
• Proficiency in MS Office 
• Fluent in English and Arabic

Skills:

• Flexible and able to multitask in an ambiguous and fast-moving environment 
• Team spirit; strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Good time-management skills
• An intuitive eye for customer needs beyond the obvious 
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Passion for design; not satisfied with the status quo and always thinking of ways to improve 
• Abreast of the latest trends and techniques to recommend new tools and technologies  

Duration: 

The duration of this project is a total of 12 months. Remuneration will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the project budget. Based on program needs, budget availability and consultant performance, the contract may be extended. 

Company Profile:

Forward Mena is a non for profit organization aiming to develop the skillset of people from all backgrounds to fulfill the digital jobs of today and tomorrow. It has partnered with the World Bank Group to design and implement the Skilling Up Mashreq (SUM) initiative across Lebanon and with UNICEF to implement the PROSPECTS platform project. It supports the new generation of educational programs in testing and developing their curriculum, sourcing participants and scaling. The BDD Academy is an incubator of educational programs at the intersection of design, technology and leadership targeting Kids, University Students and Continuous Learners

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