UI/UX Designer (Volunteer Position)

About Us

Samawada is a Canadian registered charitable organization dedicated to providing access to clean water to underserved communities in East Africa, with a particular focus on Somalia. Samawada works to address global water crises through innovative solutions, community-driven projects, and collaboration with local and international partners.

Registered Charity Number: 723571485 RR 0002

Website: https://samawada.org

We are currently expanding our digital presence and building platforms that improve transparency, donor engagement, field reporting, and community impact tracking.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and creative UI/UX Designer to help design intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences across our website, dashboards, mobile tools, and donor platforms.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to use design skills to create meaningful social impact while building a strong professional portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Design user-centered interfaces for web and mobile applications

Conduct user research and develop user personas

Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups

Improve website user flow and navigation

Ensure responsive and accessible design standards

Collaborate with developers, project managers, and content teams

Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback

Develop design systems and UI component libraries

Optimize digital platforms for donor engagement and community reporting

Required Qualifications

Experience in UI/UX design (portfolio required)

Proficiency in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar

Strong understanding of user-centered design principles

Knowledge of responsive design and accessibility standards

Ability to translate complex ideas into intuitive experiences

Good communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing dashboards or data visualization tools

Familiarity with nonprofit or impact-driven organizations

Basic understanding of front-end development (HTML, CSS)

Experience designing mobile-first applications

What You Will Gain

Real-world experience in a growing international nonprofit

Portfolio-worthy design projects

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful humanitarian impact

Professional references upon successful completion

Experience working with cross-functional global teams