Humanitarian OpenStreetMap is hiring a
Overview
Work Location: Remote
Schedule: 40 hrs, Monday - Friday; Flexible Schedule, with functional overlap to HOT’s core connection hours (UTC 1300 - 1700) required
Application Close Date: August 14, 2022
Estimated Start date: September 15, 2022
Department: Technology Innovation
Reports to: Director of Technology Innovation
Terms: Full time, one year initial contract
Travel: Up to 20% international, including to HOT field project locations
Level: 8
About HOT
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) sits at the nexus of participatory mapping, community-led development, humanitarian response, open data and tech. With a talented and diverse team spread around the globe, HOT is an NGO which supports a dynamic global community of thousands of dedicated volunteers using maps and open data for humanitarian response and the Sustainable Development Goals. Working with humanitarian and development partners like the Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières, UN agencies, governments and others, the HOT community maps in solidarity with those affected by or at risk of disaster, contributing the maps and data aid workers need to do their lifesaving work.
In 2020 the work of the HOT community was recognized by TED’s Audacious Project, a collaborative philanthropic initiative that serves as a springboard for social impact on a grand scale, leading to an exciting new phase of growth. HOT is expanding its activities: opening four regional hubs and scaling up its support to local mapping communities with the audacious goal of mapping an area home to one billion people in 94 countries at high risk of disasters or experiencing poverty - mapping with communities before they are in crisis.
About the Role
The Senior Product Designer will contribute their creative energy to a passionate team of open tech hacktivists. You will connect with users to ignite imaginative ideas which can be realized through agile collaboration with the hot_tech team. You will delight a dynamic community of digital humanitarians by understanding humanitarian needs of a diverse group of individuals, stakeholders, contributors and collectives in order to generate user flow and delight.
You will work closely with the Director of Technology and Innovation, Senior Product Manager and our Open Tech Collective Facilitator to drive human-centered product evolution. You will lead and mentor the creative growth of our team and contribute to a culture of open sourced, human centered and Just (as in Justice) technologies that inspire humanitarian action.
You’ll be involved in every aspect of our product development process, from early concept, to wireframe, to prototype/mockup, to visual design, build, and launch. In this role, you'll be a custodian of our user experience across all of HOT’s tech projects.
Priority Areas for action and Responsibilities
Priority Areas:
Responsibilities
About You
You are passionate about putting people at the center of technology. You are driven by delivering delight to a community of diverse and unique users. You are a solution hunter and believe that value is delivered when the right solution is in the right hands. You appreciate sophistication in simplicity and strive to build experiences that build users. You are passionate about principles that drive inclusive technologies and love to translate empathy into experiences.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Other Skills & Experience
Are you missing a few of the technical skills listed? We would still like to see your application. While the skills above fit our vision of this role, we are open to those candidates with a strong knowledge foundation that are fast learners and highly motivated to close any skill gaps.
Compensation
HOT values transparency and equity. All HOT compensation globally is set according to a framework detailed on our website. HOT offers a work-from-anywhere culture, flexible working arrangements, and various other benefits that support staff wellbeing.
Equal Opportunity
We seek to recruit persons that reflect the diversity of the communities we work with. HOT does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, physical ability, religious or belief systems, political convictions, or sexual orientation. Further, HOT seeks to support the development and advancement of staff within the organization. Our staff includes people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives on the world. HOT is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to live our values and promote inclusivity in all locations. All of our staff work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of all is valued and respected.
HOT is committed to diversity within our team, and recognizes our role in closing the digital divide, including identifying obstacles that certain groups face in developing skills needed for roles in the humanitarian & technology sectors. Women, nationals of developing countries, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Please complete the application by August 14, 2022. Your CV/resume should not exceed 2 pages.