Wastezon
UI/UX Design Fellow
About the Organization
Wastezon is a Rwanda-based circular economy social enterprise transforming e-waste into affordable digital and energy solutions for low-income communities. It refurbishes discarded devices into quality computers, phones, and energy systems, delivered through flexible payment and leasing models and paired with digital literacy support.
Operating nationwide with a refurbishment lab in Kigali and a network of community agents, Wastezon has refurbished over 510 tons of e-waste, distributed devices to 15,000+ households, and impacted more than 75,000 people, while preventing over 46,000 tons of CO₂ emissions.
Beyond refurbishment, Wastezon builds AI-enabled traceability systems, runs green repair and youth skills programs, and creates dignified green jobs, particularly for young people and women.
Fellowship Description:
The UI/UX Design Fellow will support the design and improvement of Wastezon’s digital products, including internal operations tools, AI-enabled traceability platforms, and user-facing applications used by community agents and beneficiaries. The Fellow will apply human-centered and inclusive design principles to create intuitive, accessible, and culturally responsive user experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct user research with community agents, technicians, and end users to understand needs and constraints
Design user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes for web and mobile platforms
Improve usability, accessibility, and visual consistency across Wastezon’s digital products
Collaborate closely with engineering, data, and operations teams to translate designs into implementation-ready assets
Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI components
Test designs through usability testing and iterate based on feedback
Qualifications:
Background in UI/UX design, product design, HCI, or a related field
Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
Strong understanding of user-centered design, accessibility, and responsive design
Ability to communicate design decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Time Commitment: 30 hours / week