Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Intern will support the Communications Unit with tasks that include:
- Developing and refining user-centered designs for digital platforms to enhance usability and accessibility (create landing pages)
- Developing and optimizing front-end elements for WFP’s digital platforms using JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
- Work on Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
- Creating wireframes, prototypes, and user interfaces for websites and internal tools, with a focus on seamless user experience.
- Ensuring that all design work aligns with branding and accessibility standards, as well as WFP’s communication objectives.
- Conducting usability tests and gathering feedback to iteratively improve communication tools.
- Monitoring and enhancing digital communication platforms to optimize both internal and external user engagement.
- Assisting with platform updates and improvements to maintain a smooth user experience.
- Staying informed of UX/UI trends and proposing new ideas for WFP’s communication platforms.
- Assisting with various projects as needed, including presentations, UX improvement reports, and internal communications support.
Example of possible deliverables: https://xforomexico2024.com
Competencies:
- Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Wordpress, Sketch
- Foundational knowledge of Javacript or HTML/CSS.
- Ability to manage and developed website/landing pages UX projects focused on communication tools, interpret user data, and resolve usability issues effectively.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Keen interest in applying UX/UI trends to enhance communication platforms.
- Strong collaborative skills to work closely with the Communications Unit and contribute to team objectives.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, especially in conveying UX or JavaScript recommendations to support communication goals.
Skills:
- Creative, detail-oriented, and proactive.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with the Communications Unit to enhance communication products.
- Basic front-end development knowledge to ensure the implementation of design recommendations.
- Excellent writing and editing skills to support the creation of UX-related communication materials.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Education: Candidates should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a recognized university, with a focus on UX/UI Design, Computer Science, Web Development, Software Engineering, Communication Design, or related fields. Applicants must have attended classes in the last 12 months and completed at least two years of undergraduate studies. Recent graduates (up to 6 months) are eligible to apply.
Language Requirements
Fluent in Spanish and English working level C.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
15 April 2025-23:59-GMT-05:00 Eastern Standard Time (Panama)
