Since its founding in 1900, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has been a birthplace of innovation. Ranked #1 in Computer Science and #4 in Engineering by U.S. News & World Report, CMU is dedicated to producing creative and technically strong engineers who have a meaningful impact on their communities and accelerate positive technological change in the world. In 2011, CMU extended its global footprint into Africa as the Regional Center of Excellence for ICT based in Rwanda and the anchor tenant of Kigali Innovation City. In a region booming with opportunities, CMU is the only U.S.-based research university offering its master’s degrees with a full-time faculty, staff, and operations in Africa.
CMU-Africa seeks a passionate and experienced UX Designer to join the Learning science training and research with Tech Hubs (EdTech). The EdTech Project is a partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, aims to enhance educational technology products for Africa by training EdTech entrepreneurs and their staff in learning sciences and learning experience design. The UX designer will be responsible for designing the project website and integrating it with associated online courseware refined for the African educational context. Additionally, this person will support the EdTech Hubs and Entrepreneur Fellows with product design reviews and usability consulting to ensure high-quality learner experiences and meaningful outcomes are achieved. This role will report to the CMU Africa Project Manager.
The Role
As UX Designer, you will work closely with the EdTech Hubs and Entrepreneur Fellows to ensure high-quality learner experiences. While specific responsibilities will vary, they will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
Duties and responsibilities:
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Lead the ongoing design and development of the CMU Africa project website, associated social media channels, project blog and integration of the OLI online courseware.
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Collaborate with learning engineer to adapt CMU’s online learning sciences curriculum and products to be culturally relevant in the African regional contexts and hubs.
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Improve graphic design and Conduct user research and stakeholder mapping to gain insights into the needs of EdTech Hubs, Entrepreneurs, and the project team. Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for effective implementation by web developers.
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Collaborate closely with the CMU Africa communications team to grow and maintain the CMU Africa Ed Tech project website, associated EdTech Hub web properties as well as other marketing and branding materials.
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Liaise with learning Engineers to help manage digital assets, including project photographs, audio, video recordings, podcasts; obtain media releases as needed
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Provide quarterly reports on web analytics, social media impressions, courseware usage data, and present recommendations to the project and management team. Document design improvements and outcomes for annual reporting.
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Develop a comprehensive vision and strategy for the OLI online learning user experience in close consultation with key stakeholders.
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Collaborate with learning engineers to conduct user testing and evaluation of CMU’s online learning platform and learning science courses, proposing courseware modifications for user interface elements, interaction flow, navigation structures, and visual design enhancements as necessary.
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Conduct heuristic assessments of Ed Tech company products to ensure they meet basic usability and digital accessibility requirements.
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Other duties as assigned.
Education and experience
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Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, human computer interaction, graphic, design, or other related fields
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At least 2 years’ experience in a UX design or product design role with strong media design and user researcher skills
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Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
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Experience working in multicultural teams and fluent in English, any other language is an added value
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Experience working on educational technologies in the African context.
To apply
If you are an experienced UX Designer with a strong commitment to enhancing educational technology across Africa, we encourage you to send your application. Applications should include a cover letter with your motivation for applying, and a comprehensive resume/CV. Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis.
Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!
Location
Kigali, Rwanda
Job Function
Web Design and Graphic Services
Position Type
Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
More Information:
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