Assignment Title : Associate UI/UX Designer
Location: Onsite in Kigali, Rwanda
Job Type: Contract
Duration of Assignment: 12 months with the possibility of extension based on performance
Number of Positions: 2
About Us
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) is spearheading the development of the Agriculture Management Information System (AMIS) as the Digital Public Infrastructure for Rwanda’s agriculture sector. Agriculture is a cornerstone of Rwanda’s economy, contributing significantly to the country’s GDP (25–27%), providing employment to a large portion of the population, and ensuring food security. AMIS will offer centralized registries of data, services for farmers and practitioners, support data-driven policymaking, and foster innovation. MINAGRI seeks talented and experienced individuals to help implement and deliver this crucial part of Rwanda’s National Strategy for Transformation (NST2).
Role Overview
As a UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for designing intuitive, visually appealing, and user-centered interfaces for the AMIS platform. Using tools like Figma, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex requirements into interactive prototypes and production-ready designs. Your role will ensure that AMIS meets user needs, adheres to accessibility standards, and supports the multilingual nature of the applications.
Key Responsibilities
The role’s duties include but not limited to:
- Create wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile interfaces using Figma.
- Conduct user research to understand pain points, behaviors, and needs for effective design solutions.
- Develop user personas, journey maps, and prototypes to illustrate design ideas and workflows.
- Design and maintain a consistent design system, including typography, color schemes, and component libraries.
- Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless implementation of designs.
- Participate in daily stand-up meetings to update on project progress and unlock blockers
- Apply principles of responsive and accessible design to deliver cross-platform, user-friendly interfaces.
- Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on feedback from stakeholders and end users.
- Optimize designs for multilingual support and low-bandwidth environments.
- Produce clear and concise documentation for designs, workflows, and user interactions.
- Stay updated with the latest trends in UI/UX design and advocate for best practices within the team.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Sc. in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field
- At least 2 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, including web and mobile platforms.
- Proven experience designing user interfaces with Figma.
- Portfolio showcasing user-centered designs and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working on agriculture-related projects is a strong advantage
Technical & Soft Skills:
- Proficiency in design tools like Figma, with experience in building design systems and reusable components.
- Solid understanding of UX principles, human-centered design, and usability best practices.
- Experience with user research methods such as interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
- Knowledge of responsive and accessible design principles (WCAG standards).
- Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and how designs translate to code.
- Familiarity with tools like Miro, or other collaborative platforms is a plus.
- Strong communication skills to present and explain design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Work Environment
At MINAGRI, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation, dedication, and excellence. As a UI/UX Designer, you will:
- Onsite Availability: Full-time onsite presence in Kigali, Rwanda, is required to ensure seamless collaboration with the team.
- Development Environment: A comprehensive work environment and resources will be provided to support your design processes effectively.
- Reporting Structure: Report directly to the assigned line manager, with oversight provided by the Chief Digital Officer at MINAGRI.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with backend developers, frontend developers, data analysts, and other technical experts to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Agile Methodologies: Engage in Agile/Scrum practices to ensure iterative development, continuous feedback, and adaptive planning.
- Supportive Culture: Benefit from a culture that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Expected Deliverables and Timelines
- Monthly Progress Report:
At the end of each month, the consultant shall submit a set of deliverables to the Chief Digital Officer for the agriculture sector. The consultant must provide Quality and timely work outputs approved by the supervisor. This includes the following reports:
- Detail completed activities in line with the monthly work plan.
- Highlight planned activities for the next period.
- Explain any uncompleted tasks and reasons for delays.
- Outline encountered constraints.
- Provide recommendations for improvement and the plan for the upcoming month.
- Quarterly Progress Report: Every three months, the consultant must submit a progress report summarizing key achievements in line with the assignment’s terms of reference, the project’s quarterly work plan, and the overall work plan.
- Ad-Hoc Reports: The consultant may be required to prepare and submit additional reports as requested by the Chief Digital Officer or the delegated line manager.
Reporting Arrangements
The consultant shall report to the Chief Digital Officer, who will oversee and approve the deliverables. The Chief Digital Officer may delegate part or full responsibility to another member of the Digital Office.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit the following required documents:
- Notarized Diploma or Equivalent
- Relevant Certificates(if applicable)
- Updated CV
- Proof of Experience– Proven experience with certificates of good completion on the similar nature of the assignment
- Technical Proposal– Follow the provided template available in the advertised tender documents
- Detailed Remuneration Cost Proposal
The Evaluation criteria
Evaluation Criteria Breakdown is as follow:
| Category | Points | Criteria |
| Academic Qualifications & Certifications | 20 | – Academic qualification (15 pts)
– Relevant certifications (up to 5 bonus pts) |
| Relevant work experience & skills (demonstrated in CV & past projects in technical proposal) | 40 | – Years of experience in a similar role (15 pts)
– Expertise in key skills required for the role (10 pts) – Familiarity with industry tools, technologies, or methodologies (10 pts) – Experience working with agriculture-related digital platforms/solutions (5pts) |
| Technical Proposal (Approach, Problem-Solving, and Understanding of Role) | 20 | – Clear and structured problem-solving approach (10 pts)
– Demonstrated understanding of role expectations (10 pts) |
| Proof of Experience (Certificate of Good Completion, Recommendation Letters, References, Portfolio, Git Repositories, etc.) | 20 | – Certificate of Good Completion, Recommendation letter or strong references from previous employers or clients (10 pts)
– Portfolio, Git Repositories, case studies, or public contributions (10 pts) |
Only candidates who have obtained 70 points or more will be subject to further consideration. All candidates will be ranked in descending order and the first one on the list shall be asked to submit the financial proposal and invited contract negotiations and retained for the assignment if the proposed professional fees fall within the limits of the available budget. The same process will continue with the next ranked candidates if the negotiations fail to result in an acceptable contract.
The selected candidates shall be awarded a contract of twelve (12) months that may be renewed upon satisfactory performances as may be subsequently agreed upon by the parties in writing.
During negotiations, the client will agree with the candidates on the monthly payment inclusive of applicable taxes by the government of Rwanda.
Note:
- Technical proposals must not contain any financial information.
- Interested applicant who are not registered in the E-Procurement System are advised to register to be able to submit their expressions of interest
- MINAGRI is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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