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UI/UX Designer job at Raising The Village (RTV) | Apply Now
Mbarara, Uganda
Raising The Village is a purpose-driven international non-profit organization committed to ending ultra-poverty in remote, rural communities by providing holistic, data-driven, and scalable solutions that address core needs such as income generation, healthcare, water, education, and infrastructure. With a strong reputation for impactful programming and sustainable development, Raising The Village is recognized for its innovative "last-mile" service delivery model that accelerates community development through partnerships with local governments and grassroots leadership. Since its inception in 2012, the organization has expanded significantly, working with over 800 villages and reaching more than one million people across Uganda.
The organization fosters a collaborative and values-driven work culture that prioritizes inclusivity, compassion, transparency, and excellence, offering meaningful job opportunities with competitive benefits, professional development, and flexible work arrangements for both local and international talent. By leveraging technology, continuous learning, and rigorous monitoring and evaluation, Raising The Village ensures its interventions create measurable impact and long-term resilience for underserved populations. Its core values—equity, impact, innovation, integrity, and community—are embedded in every project and partnership. As part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility, the organization prioritizes sustainability, capacity building, and community ownership to ensure lasting change. For more information, visit www.raisingthevillage.org.
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Full Time
Deadline:
27 Aug 2025
Job Title
UI/UX Designer job at Raising The Village (RTV)
Raising The Village (RTV)
Job Description
Job Opportunity: UI/UX Designer
Organization: Raising The Village (RTV)
Location: Mbarara, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 3+ Years
Travel Requirement: 10%
Reports To: Software Engineer – UI/UX
Application Deadline: August 27, 2025
Position Overview
We are looking for a talented and empathetic UI/UX Designer to lead the creation of intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly digital experiences across RTV’s platforms. This role involves designing products that work seamlessly in low-bandwidth and field-based contexts, ensuring inclusivity for a wide range of users. You’ll collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to translate user needs into high-quality designs that support our mission.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Human-Centered Product Design
Conduct field-based user research, usability testing, and contextual inquiries to understand user behavior and needs in rural and low-resource settings.
Develop user personas, journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes that address real-world challenges.
Advocate for inclusive and localized design practices suitable for both low-literacy users and tech-savvy stakeholders.
Interface & Interaction Design
Design responsive, intuitive interfaces for web and mobile platforms using tools like Figma.
Produce polished mockups and interactive prototypes for complex data capture and workflow scenarios.
Apply RTV’s Design System to ensure visual and functional consistency, while identifying UI gaps and edge cases.
Design Implementation Support
Collaborate with frontend engineers to ensure accurate, accessible implementation of designs.
Prepare annotated specs, assets, and interaction guidelines to facilitate smooth design-development handoff.
Support sprint planning, QA reviews, and bug triaging to uphold a high-quality user experience from design to deployment.
Feedback-Driven Iteration
Refine designs based on user feedback, usability test results, and performance metrics.
Work with the UI/UX Engineer to address pain points and optimize task flows.
Contribute to post-launch reviews and documentation to inform future improvements.
Design System Management
Maintain consistency across platforms by aligning work with RTV’s Intelligent Design System.
Suggest enhancements to existing components and contribute to interface standardization discussions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Actively participate in ideation, planning sessions, design critiques, and product reviews.
Work closely with Product Managers, QA Engineers, and Developers to co-create meaningful, user-centered solutions.
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Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience designing digital interfaces for web and mobile platforms.
Proficient in Figma and modern UI/UX tools.
Strong understanding of responsive, mobile-first design principles.
A portfolio showcasing clean, user-centered design work across platforms.
Core Competencies
Deep empathy for users and awareness of their contexts.
Attention to visual detail and design consistency.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Openness to feedback and iterative design processes.
Passion for creating impact through thoughtful design.
