Do you want to do work that matters, with great conditions, and opportunities to advance your career? Do you want to help improve the lives of some of the most hardworking people in Africa, while also reducing carbon emissions? Ampersand is your answer.

About Ampersand

Ampersand is Africa’s emobility pioneer. Ampersand provides electric motorcycles and charging infrastructure (battery swap stations), uniquely tailored to serve half of Africa’s road fleet: Commercial motorcycle taxi and delivery drivers. These motorcycles are a primary means of public transport in African cities, and it is estimated that drivers spend >$6Bn p.a. on gasoline in East Africa alone, which produces harmful carbon emissions. Ampersand has developed an electric solution that is more cost-effective, powerful, and fun to drive than the incumbents. Ampersand drivers routinely earn over 45% more income by going electric.

The company started in Kigali, Rwanda, and expanded into Nairobi, Kenya in 2022. Today it has over 3,400 e-motorcycles on the road and 48 battery swap stations across the two countries. Ampersand is leading the market in quality and affordable EV tech, customer satisfaction, and operational systems. The Ampersand team consists of 500+ staff drawn from diverse backgrounds and is working hard to see all 5 million taxi motorbikes in East Africa become electric by 2030. Ampersand is rapidly scaling its operations and is looking for innovative professionals who are passionate about clean energy and environmental impact to lead and contribute to our rapid growth.

Ampersand is a company that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. It seeks people who are proactive problem solvers to drive results. Ampersand promotes leadership within the organization and is a place where you can grow your career as you work with some of the brightest and most hard-working individuals in East Africa.

Our Values

• Customer-centric Everyday: We prioritize our customers daily, tailoring solutions to exceed expectations.
• Challenge The Status Quo Through Innovation: Our dedicated teams constantly challenge the status quo, driving innovation to enhance customer experiences.
• Love Solving Problems Together: Internal collaboration is our approach; we thrive on solving challenges alongside our customers.
• Stay Agile: We stay agile to swiftly meet dynamic customer needs and adapt to a changing landscape.
• Driven By People And Planet: Beyond business, we're committed to people and the planet, ensuring a positive impact

About the role

As a Junior UX Designer at Ampersand, you’ll enhance user experiences across AmperOps, AmperDriver, and AmperSwap. Collaborating with our product and engineering teams, you’ll design intuitive interfaces, create wireframes, and develop prototypes that address user needs. This role requires proficiency in Figma or Adobe XD, fluency in Kinyarwanda and English, and 1-2 years of UX experience with a portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the UX & Program manager and cross-functional team (Product, Engineering) to gather and interpret user requirements.
• Support in creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that effectively communicate design ideas.
• Conduct user research, including interviews and usability tests, and contribute to synthesizing feedback into actionable insights.
• Assist in maintaining and refining design systems to ensure consistency across digital products.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, data, and team collaboration.
• Help deliver high-quality, user-centered designs that enhance user experience and meet project deadlines.
• Work closely with developers to ensure designs are implemented accurately and efficiently.
• Stay updated with design trends and best practices to ensure our products remain innovative and competitive.

Minimum Requirements:

• A strong portfolio showcasing your UX design process, user research, and digital product design work.
• Proficiency in UI design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of UX principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with user research techniques, usability testing, and gathering user feedback.
• A collaborative attitude and a willingness to learn and grow within the team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain design decisions clearly.
• Attention to detail and a passion for creating seamless user experiences.

Timing

ASAP

Compensation

A competitive compensation package commensurate with local market rates and experience

This role will be based in Kigali, Rwanda

Contract type

Independent contractor/Freelance

Interested?

Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply

📢 Important Notice:

At Ampersand, we want to emphasize that we do not charge or request any form of payment from applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. Your job application and interviews with us are entirely free of charge. If you encounter any requests for payment or fees claiming association with our hiring process, please report it to, recruitment@ampersand.solar, immediately. Your trust and confidence in our company are paramount, and we are committed to providing a fair and transparent recruitment experience for all applicants.

Locations

Kigali

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